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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Tony Trussoni, Poland Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Atlantic Harmonies Select Choir, Wells.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 204)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 16, 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 bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1224 An Act to Comprehensively Protect Consumer Privacy
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 547)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on State and Local Government, Christian J. Cotz of South Bristol for appointment, as the State Archivist.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 549)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought to Pass Report and Engrossed Bill “An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens’ Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances” (H.P. 344) (L.D. 525) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 550)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 Failed to Enact Bill “An Act to Provide That Spouses and Children of Corrections Officers Who Die in the Line of Duty Receive a Pension” (H.P. 733) (L.D. 1114) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 551)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 Report “B” Ought Not to Pass from the Committee on State and Local Government on Bill “An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds with Approval Thresholds in Certain School, Municipal and County Measures” (H.P. 1002) (L.D. 1517) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 552)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 to Pass Report and Engrossed 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) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative OSHER of Orono, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1338) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GOLEK of Harpswell, MOONEN of Portland, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, SKOLD of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2025 AS PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS,the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969 sparked the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States; and
WHEREAS, during these riots, LGBTQ citizens, led by transgender women of color, rose up and resisted police harassment that arose out of discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional;and
WHEREAS, in the decades since the Stonewall riots, Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate this historic turning point for the LGBTQ community; and
WHEREAS, following the 1984 murder of Charlie Howard, a young gay man in Bangor, LGBTQ Mainers came together to form the Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance, now known as EqualityMaine; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, the Maine Civil Rights Act was amended to include explicit protections for LGBTQ people, ensuring the law served to protect against bias-based threats, harms and hate crimes; and
WHEREAS, as a national leader for LGBTQ equality, Maine has included protections for LGBTQ people in parentage and antibullying laws; and
WHEREAS, Maine has continued to improve access to relationship equality, passing laws that extend hospital visitation rights to same-sex couples in 1999, require health insurance companies to offer to employers coverage for domestic partnerships in 2001, extend inheritance rights and next of kin status for funeral and burial arrangements and conservator rights to same-sex and unmarried heterosexual couples in 2004 and include domestic partnerships in the law governing family medical leave in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the people of Maine voted to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in 2005 and in favor of marriage equality in 2012; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Maine was the first state in the nation whose highest court ruled it unlawful for a school district to prohibit a transgender student from accessing the bathroom consistent with that student’s gender identity, interpreting for the first time amendments to the Maine Human Rights Act that expanded protections to include sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, since 2018, Maine has added a nonbinary gender designation for state identification cards and birth certificates, prohibited transgender exclusions in health insurance plans, banned the harmful practice of conversion therapy and secured state-level benefits for veterans who were discharged from the military due to their sexual orientation or gender identity; and
WHEREAS, members of the LGBTQ community have served their neighbors and our State as Legislators and local elected officials, leading on countless issues important to the people of Maine; and
WHEREAS, despite years of progress, members of the LGBTQ community in the United States and around the world still face discrimination, violence and proposed rollbacks in state and federal protections, and bias-based crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity are on the rise; and
WHEREAS, here in Maine there is a commitment to protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ Mainers and to treating all people fairly and equally and with dignity and respect; 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 2025 as Pride Month as we continue to work toward full equality for our LGBTQ family, friends and neighbors.
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(4-2) On motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1339) (Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MOONEN of Portland, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, HARRINGTON of York, PIERCE of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE LEGISLATURE’S DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATHS OF MINNESOTA REPRESENTATIVE MELISSA HORTMAN AND HER HUSBAND MARK HORTMAN
WHEREAS,we have learned that targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers took place on the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot inside their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota in the early morning; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot multiple times in an earlier attack allegedly by the same assailant, but Mr. Hoffman and his wife are expected to survive; and
WHEREAS, a suspect in the shootings has been apprehended; and
WHEREAS, both state lawmakers who were shot served critical roles in the Minnesota State Legislature, with Mrs. Hortman having served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for a six-year period that ended this year and Mr. Hoffman, a fourth-term state senator, chairing the Senate Human Services Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, pause in our deliberations to extend to you, the members of the Minnesota State Legislature, our deepest condolences for the deaths of your colleague State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and we offer our prayers and wishes for the well-being of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we condemn political violence and wish to express our horror, grief and outrage and our concern for the victims of these shootings; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we extend to you our goodwill and hope for healing and our thanks for your service, and we offer our support in any work you undertake to ameliorate the divisions in our civic life that give rise to these acts of violence.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Belfast Rotary Club, founded on May 25, 1925, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. For a full century, the club has exemplified Rotary International's motto of "Service Above Self," dedicating itself to improving the lives of people in Belfast and throughout Waldo County. From its earliest days, the club has brought together civic-minded individuals committed to building a stronger, more vibrant community. Over the decades, the Belfast Rotary Club has supported countless local initiatives that address real needs in the region. Through events like community fundraisers and volunteer service projects, the club has made a lasting impact on youth development, education, food security and local infrastructure. The club regularly partners with schools, nonprofits and local governments to address challenges and seize opportunities that uplift the people of Waldo County. In addition to its community-based work, the club actively supports Rotary's international efforts, contributing to global causes such as polio eradication, clean water access and humanitarian aid. With a strong membership representing a cross-section of the community, the Belfast Rotary Club fosters fellowship, leadership and civic responsibility across generations and continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of Belfast and the greater Waldo County area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 978)
(5-2) Joscelin Welch, of Buxton, 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 979)
(5-3) the Lee Academy Envirothon Team, which won first place in the Aquatics and Wildlife Category at the Northern Regional Competition at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, advancing to the State Championships. Team members include Angelina McLeod, Sierra Caron, Emily DeSorbo, Jackson Sabbattus, Elena Linscott, Taryn Budge, Jae Martin and Avery Oliver. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 980)
(5-4) Mary Martin, of Mechanic Falls, 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 396) Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-5) Logan Burns, of Westbrook, a member of Troop No. 83, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 397) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
(5-6) Mary Emerson, of Brownfield, who has been named the Maine School Nutrition Director of the Year by the Maine School Nutrition Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 398) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
In Memory of: (5-7) Martha Barron Barrett, of Blue Hill. Ms. Barrett taught at the Charles E. Ellis School for Fatherless Girls in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1977. She moved to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and published her first novel, "Maggie's Way," in 1981 and her second novel, "God's Country," in 1987. William Morrow & Company published her nonfiction book about lesbians, "Invisible Lives," in 1989. Her travel memoir, "Slow Travel," was published by Piscataqua Press in 2014. As a journalist, she published in Philadelphia Magazine, Glamour and Yankee and was a longtime columnist for Portsmouth Magazine and an occasional columnist with The Ellsworth American. Ms. Barrett also taught writing through the University of New Hampshire's Department of Continuing Education, established a writing retreat at Molasses Pond in Eastbrook and for many years led a summer writing class that met at the Crocker House in Hancock. Ms. Barrett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 981)
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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-411) on Bill "An Act to Provide Safe, Short-term Housing to Indigent Individuals Recently Released from Correctional Facilities" (S.P. 110) (L.D. 244) 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-411).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-396) on Bill "An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing" (S.P. 528) (L.D. 1298) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-397) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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 "B" (S-397).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-320) on Bill "An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing and the Manufacture of Cannabis and Hemp Products" (S.P. 603) (L.D. 1488) Signed: Senator: 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-320) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B"(S-409) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-4) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Change the Definition of 'Machine Gun' in the Maine Criminal Code" (S.P. 409) (L.D. 953)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-364) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with the Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-746) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources" (H.P. 845) (L.D. 1270) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-752) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Arrest and Detention for Civil Violations and Require an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge a Class E Offense as a Civil Violation" (H.P. 794) (L.D. 1189) 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-752) Report. _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Facilitate Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities" (H.P. 1097) (L.D. 1656) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-750) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-751) on Bill "An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities" (H.P. 1315) (L.D. 1971) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Exempt Drinking Water from Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 699) (L.D. 1077) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-741) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Provide Emergency One-time Relief from the Wild Blueberry Tax for Sellers in Maine and Partial Relief for Processors and Shippers" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1386) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-742) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 374) (L.D. 841) Resolve, to Study the Delivery of Emergency Medical Services to and Ferry Service Effects on Island Communities in the State Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-414) (7-2) (H.P. 1189) (L.D. 1778) Bill "An Act to Update Provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-749)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Establish Bail Officers to Administer the Maine Bail Code (H.P. 346) (L.D. 527) (10-2) An Act to Allow Residents of the Department of Corrections to Opt In to Additional Restitution for Their Victims (H.P. 352) (L.D. 533) (10-3) An Act to Address Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Cases (H.P. 438) (L.D. 670) (10-4) An Act to Remove Certain Wharves and Piers from the Laws Governing the Current Use Valuation of Working Waterfront Land (H.P. 486) (L.D. 744) (10-5) An Act to Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities (H.P. 614) (L.D. 949) (10-6) An Act to Amend the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Individually Owned Personal Property (H.P. 990) (L.D. 1506) (10-7) An Act to Increase the Maine Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit in Rural Areas (H.P. 1173) (L.D. 1755) (10-8) An Act to Establish a Post-judgment Review Process for Crimes Committed by Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (S.P. 705) (L.D. 1805) (10-9) An Act to Permit Sealing Criminal History Record Information of Victims of Sex Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation (S.P. 741) (L.D. 1871) (10-10) An Act to Increase Penalties for Human Trafficking Offenses (H.P. 1248) (L.D. 1877)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-11) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health to Convene a Working Group to Propose a Plan for Expanding the Reach of Treatment Courts (H.P. 841) (L.D. 1266)
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. 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.
4. 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)
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. An Act to Expand the Supervised Community Confinement Program (H.P. 416) (L.D. 648)
TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
12. 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)
TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
13. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-346) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
- 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-346). TABLED - June 13, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Desmond J. Robinson, of Solon (HLS 365)
TABLED - June 16, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARUSO of Caratunk. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-718) - Report "C"(1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-719)- Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act" (H.P. 710) (L.D. 1088)
TABLED - June 16, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-716)- Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-717) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act" (H.P. 1220) (L.D. 1822)
TABLED - June 16, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-709)- Report "B" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-710) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Invest in Maine's Families and Workforce by Amending the Real Estate Transfer Tax" (H.P. 704) (L.D. 1082)
TABLED - June 16, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
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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-753) on Bill "An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes" (H.P. 638) (L.D. 978) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-754) on same Bill.
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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-415) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Local Emergency Medical Services by Increasing the MaineCare Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Services" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 56) (L.D. 35) 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 Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTEDto the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor" (S.P. 218) (L.D. 556) 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.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-413) on Bill "An Act Regarding the New Markets Tax Credit and the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program" (S.P. 506) (L.D. 1217) 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-413).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-416) on Bill "An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief to Maine Families" (S.P. 659) (L.D. 1665) 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-416).
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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-417) on Bill "An Act to Protect and Compensate Public Utility Whistleblowers"(EMERGENCY) (S.P. 770) (L.D. 1963) 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-417).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-419) on Bill "An Act to Improve Recycling by Updating the Stewardship Program for Packaging" (S.P. 579) (L.D. 1423) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-420) 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-419).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-379) on Bill "An Act to Prevent Foreclosures Without Strict Compliance with Notice Requirements" (S.P. 585) (L.D. 1444) 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 Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTEDto the Committee on JUDICIARY.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-360) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records" (S.P. 737) (L.D. 1867) 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-360).
_________________________________ (6-5) Eight Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-387) on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Fairness" (S.P. 756) (L.D. 1949)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-388) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-387) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-412) thereto.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 553)
132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 Judiciary on Bill “An Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Lawyer by Establishing a Law Office Study Program” (H.P. 480) (L.D. 738) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 554)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 Report “B” Ought Not to Pass from the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on Bill “An Act to Allow Participation in the Adult Use Cannabis Tracking System to Be Voluntary” (H.P. 1107) (L.D. 1672) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 555)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 16, 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 Report “B” Ought Not to Pass from the Committee on Judiciary 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) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(1-1) Bill "An Act to Withdraw from the National Popular Vote Compact" (H.P. 161) (L.D. 252)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on May 20, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries" (H.P. 1268) (L.D. 1897)
Minority (2) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-714) in the House on June 16, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (10) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-713) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) 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)
Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-648) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-1) Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process (H.P. 117) (L.D. 184)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READand ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-726) in the House on June 16, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers (S.P. 668) (L.D. 1715)
Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 16, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYwas READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-256) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) 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)
Majority (7) 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-649) in the House on June 11, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Address Maine's Housing Crisis by Limiting Municipal Impact Fees on Housing Development and Transferring Oversight of the Housing Opportunity Program to the Maine Office of Community Affairs (H.P. 982) (L.D. 1498)
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, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 113: Assisted Housing Programs Licensing Rule, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (H.P. 639) (L.D. 979)
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 Remove the 12-month Waiting Period for the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption (H.P. 167) (L.D. 264) (10-4) An Act to Preserve Affordability in Publicly Assisted Housing Developments (H.P. 670) (L.D. 1041) (10-5) An Act to Clarify the Tax Treatment of Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service in Maine (H.P. 685) (L.D. 1056) (10-6) An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1164) (10-7) An Act Regarding the Authority to Transport Prisoners Confined in Jail and the Use of Physical Force with Respect to Prisoners and Persons Who Have Been Arrested (H.P. 1145) (L.D. 1710) (10-8) An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Housing Density (H.P. 1224) (L.D. 1829)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-9) Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study the Role of Private Equity in Maine's Economy and in Key Economic Sectors (H.P. 1302) (L.D. 1943)
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. 601) (L.D. 936) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mining Excise Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-755)
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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-758) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Minimum Age at Which a Juvenile May Be Adjudicated" (H.P. 1233) (L.D. 1849) 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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-756) on Bill "An Act to Clarify Tariff Rates for Nonresidential Customers Participating in Net Energy Billing with a Distributed Generation Resource" (H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1777) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-757) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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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. 688) (L.D. 1770) Bill "An Act to Provide Immediate and Long-term Property Tax Relief to Maine Households" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-423)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief to Maine Families (S.P. 659) (L.D. 1665)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(1-1) 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)
READ TWICEunder suspension of the rules without reference to a committee and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-697) in the House on June 13, 2025.
Comes from the Senate READ TWICE under suspension of the rules without reference to a committee and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-421) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Provide Emergency One-time Relief from the Wild Blueberry Tax for Sellers in Maine and Partial Relief for Processors and Shippers"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1386)
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-742) in the House on June 17, 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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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Resolve, to Allow Hemphill Farms, Inc. to Sue the State (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1667) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-406) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-406) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-422) thereto.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-418) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify the Types of Cases for Which the Commission Is Responsible for Providing Counsel" (S.P. 698) (L.D. 1796) 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" (S-418) Report. 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-418) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A"(S-424) thereto.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections to Study Achieving Gender Equality (H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1749) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, to Study the Delivery of Emergency Medical Services to and Ferry Service Effects on Unbridged Island Communities in the State (S.P. 374) (L.D. 841)
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 Reduce Cost and Increase Access to Disease Prevention by Expanding the Universal Childhood Immunization Program to Include Adults (H.P. 58) (L.D. 93) (10-3) An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms (H.P. 745) (L.D. 1126)
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. 1247) (L.D. 1876) Bill "An Act to Increase Use of State Tax Credits"(EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-760)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Allow an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations (H.P. 794) (L.D. 1189) (10-2) An Act to Update Provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act (H.P. 1189) (L.D. 1778) (10-3) An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance Programs for Medical Care (S.P. 755) (L.D. 1937)
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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Automotive Repair Statute" (H.P. 296) (L.D. 442) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-761) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform" (H.P. 802) (L.D. 1227) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-762) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-764) on Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Terms in the Automotive Right to Repair Laws" (H.P. 803) (L.D. 1228) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-765) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Electric Vehicle Adoption Goals by Providing an Exclusion for Electric Vehicles from Certain Requirements of the Right to Repair Law" (H.P. 916) (L.D. 1394) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-763) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
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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. 1149) (L.D. 1722) Bill "An Act to Simplify the Regulation of Aquaculture Leases" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-769)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Improve the Growth Management Program Laws" (H.P. 1169) (L.D. 1751) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-766) 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-770) on Bill "An Act Concerning the Status of Battery Storage Systems with Regard to the Business Equipment Tax Exemption" (H.P. 526) (L.D. 819) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-3) Seven Members of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-767) on Bill "An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws" (H.P. 1299) (L.D. 1940)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Five 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" (H-768) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program (H.P. 1335) (L.D. 1987)
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 Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force (S.P. 688) (L.D. 1770)
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 Improve Recycling by Updating the Stewardship Program for Packaging (S.P. 579) (L.D. 1423) (10-4) An Act Regarding Cannabis Testing (S.P. 603) (L.D. 1488) (10-5) An Act Regarding Outdoor Cultivation in the Medical Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Industries (H.P. 1268) (L.D. 1897)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, to Provide Safe, Short-term Housing to Individuals Recently Released from Correctional Facilities (S.P. 110) (L.D. 244)
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. 1032) (L.D. 1574) Bill "An Act to Amend the Credit for Educational Opportunity and Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-772)
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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-773) on Bill "An Act to Expand the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit" (H.P. 289) (L.D. 435) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
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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-774) on Bill "An Act to Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Short-term Lodging to Fund Municipalities and Affordable Housing" (H.P. 488) (L.D. 746) 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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-428) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 199) (L.D. 549) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-429) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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 "B" (S-429).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Conduct an Inventory of Existing Forensic Examination Kits in the Possession of Law Enforcement" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 707) (L.D. 1816) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-427) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-427).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 26
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes" (H.P. 638) (L.D. 978)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-753) in the House on June 17, 2025.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 27
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Regulation of Aquaculture Leases (H.P. 1149) (L.D. 1722)
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 Amend the Laws Regarding the Mining Excise Tax (H.P. 601) (L.D. 936) (10-3) An Act Regarding the New Markets Tax Credit and the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program (S.P. 506) (L.D. 1217) (10-4) An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records (S.P. 737) (L.D. 1867) (10-5) An Act to Change the Name and Duties of the Taxpayer Advocate to Increase the Use of State Tax Credits (H.P. 1247) (L.D. 1876) (10-6) An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities (H.P. 1315) (L.D. 1971)
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. 28
Acts (10-1) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify the Types of Cases for Which the Commission Is Responsible for Providing Counsel (S.P. 698) (L.D. 1796)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-2) Resolve, to Allow Hemphill Farms, Inc. to Sue the State (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1667)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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