Update 2-28-19



 

One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature

First Special Session

 

Advance Journal and Calendar

 

Matthea E. L. Daughtry
President of the Senate

 

 

 

http://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate

 

 

11th Legislative Day

 

In Senate Chamber, Thursday, April 24, 2025.

 

Senate called to Order by President Matthea E. Larsen Daughtry of Cumberland County.

 

Prayer by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor of Beth Israel Congregation in Bath.

 

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Mark W. Lawrence of York County.

 

Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

 

Medical Provider of the Day, Jessica Faraci, MD of Falmouth.

 

 

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PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

 

Joint Resolution

 

Joint Resolution in Memoriam:

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(1-1)  Marlene J. Libby, of Appleton.  Mrs. Libby's early employment included working in the offices of Rockland Leathers and the Rockland Wastewater Department.  She embarked on a 35-year career at the Camden Town Office.  In 1989, she was hired as the Wastewater/Harbor Clerk for the Town of Camden.  She later was appointed to serve as the Town Treasurer/Accountant, Interim Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director, the position which she held until December 2024.  The Town of Appleton Select Board dedicated the 2022 Annual Report to Mrs. Libby in honor of her commitment to the town, the town office and her fellow residents.  She volunteered her time to the town and assisted with many different endeavors such as organizing and conducting staff training sessions, serving in the office and serving on the Select Board.  Mrs. Libby will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

HLS 204

 

 

 

 

Comes from the House READ and ADOPTED.

 

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 292

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

 

April 22, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

 

Dear Madam President:

 

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of the Honorable Roger J. Katz, Esquire of Brunswick, for reappointment to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees.

 

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result:

 

YEAS        Senators                     1         Rafferty, J. of York                 

 

                  Representatives          8         Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Carlow, N. of Buxton, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Haggan, K. of Hampden, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York                           

 

NAYS        Senators                     0                                            

 

                  Representatives          1         Bagshaw, B. of Windham                   

                                                     

ABSENT                                     3         Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Sen. Pierce, T. of Cumberland, Rep. Crockett, E. of Portland                      

 

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and one in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of the Honorable Roger J. Katz, Esquire of Brunswick, for reappointment to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

 

Signed,

 

S/Joseph E. Rafferty                                                                   S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair                                                                               House Chair

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(2-2)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 293

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

 

April 22, 2025

 

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

 

Dear Madam President:

 

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the nomination of Emily N. Becker of Poland, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors.

 

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result:

 

YEAS       Senators                    2         Nangle, T. of Cumberland, Farrin, B. of Somerset               

                  Representatives         9         Crafts, L. of Newcastle, Albert, R. of Madawaska, Ankeles, D. of Brunswick, Bishop, S. of Bucksport, Mason, R. of Lisbon, Montell, K. of Gardiner, Parry, W. of Arundel, Ray, M. of Lincolnville, White, J. of Guilford                

NAYS                                         0                                

                                                     

ABSENT                                     2         Sen. Pierce, T. of Cumberland, Rep. Eaton, H. of Deer Isle               

 

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Emily N. Becker of Poland, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors be confirmed.

 

Signed,

 

S/Tim  Nangle                                                                                              S/Lydia  Crafts

Senate Chair                                                                                                 House Chair

 

 

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(2-3)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 296

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

 

April 17, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

 

L.D. 75            An Act to Update Funding for the Board of Environmental Protection

 

L.D. 212          An Act to Require the Valuation of Energy Produced by Hydropower Dams and Exploration of Alternative Ownership Options Before They Are Removed

 

L.D. 430          An Act to Impose Moratoria on Hydropower Dam Removal and on Water Release from Nonhydropower Dams and to Make Other Changes to the Laws Regulating Such Dams

 

L.D. 920          Resolve, to Review Efficiencies in the Licensing of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities by the Department of Environmental Protection

 

L.D. 1165        An Act to Create a Fund for Safe Disposal of Hazardous Fluids from Salvage Yards

 

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Denise A. Tepler                                  S/Rep. Victoria W. Doudera

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

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(2-4)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 294

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

 

April 22, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

 

L.D. 1403        An Act to Expand the Hunter Safety Course Exemption for Certain Individuals with Firearm Training

 

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci                             S/Rep. Tiffany Danielle Roberts

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

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(2-5)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 297

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

 

April 18, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

 

L.D. 1484        An Act Related to Public Access of Records of Certain Disciplinary Actions of Public Employees

 

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Anne Carney                                        S/Rep. Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

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(2-6)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 298

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

April 22, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

 

L.D. 136          An Act to Transfer the Responsibility for Tax Expenditure Review from the Government Oversight Committee to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation

 

L.D. 247          An Act Regarding Recommendations for Changing Place Names in the State

 

L.D. 1155        An Act to Ensure Appropriate County Government Operations Relating to the Position of Dedimus Justice

 

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci                             S/Rep. Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

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(2-7)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 295

 

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

 

April 22, 2025

 

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

 

L.D. 1144        An Act to Reinstate the Property Tax Stabilization Program

 

L.D. 1168        An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Current Use Valuation of Certain Working Waterfront Land with Respect to Commercial Boat Yards

 

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Sen. Nicole Grohoski                                  S/Rep. Kristen Sarah Cloutier

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

 

 

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SENATE PAPERS

 

 

(3-1)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry"

S.P. 689  L.D. 1771

 

Presented by Senator BAILEY of York.

Cosponsored by Senator: INGWERSEN of York, Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, COOPER of Windham, DILL of Old Town, HEPLER of Woolwich, ROEDER of Bangor.

 

 

Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-2)  Bill "An Act to Criminalize Certain Offenses Related to Gift Card Thefts"

S.P. 691  L.D. 1773

 

Presented by Senator HARRINGTON of York.

Cosponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft and Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, NUTTING of Oakland.

 

 

Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-3)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Energy Policy of the State"

S.P. 694  L.D. 1792

 

Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

 

Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-4)  Bill "An Act to Improve Management and Reduce the Volume of Solid Waste"

S.P. 695  L.D. 1793

 

Presented by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

 

 

Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-5)  Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Design a Plan for Sustained Investment in Preventing Disease and Improving the Health of Maine Communities"

S.P. 690  L.D. 1772

 

Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison and Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.

 

 

Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-6)  Bill "An Act to Provide Protection from Unfair Parking Tickets on Lots Accessible to the Public"

S.P. 696  L.D. 1794

 

Presented by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.

 

 

Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-7)  Bill "An Act to Protect Domestic Workers"

S.P. 692  L.D. 1774

 

Presented by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor and Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

 

 

Committee on LABOR suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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(3-8)  Bill "An Act to Change the Calculation for Municipal Service Charges for Tax-exempt Organizations"

S.P. 697  L.D. 1795

 

Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.  (BY REQUEST)

Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and Representatives: MINGO of Calais, STROUT of Harrington.

 

 

Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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ORDERS

 

Joint Orders

 

 

(4-1)  On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 693

 

ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

 

 

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Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

 

(4-2)  the Saint Dominic Academy Boys Basketball Team, of Auburn, which won the Class D State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 488

Sponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, LEE of Auburn, LIBBY of Auburn.

 

 

 

(4-3)  the Mount Desert Island High School Drama Team, of Mount Desert, which won 1st place at the Downeast Maine Class A Regional One-Act Drama Festival.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 489

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representatives: EATON of Deer Isle, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

 

 

 

(4-4)  Mark Brewer, of Orono, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Maine, who has been named the 2025 Distinguished Maine Professor.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 490

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

 

 

 

(4-5)  Catherine Powers, of West Bath, on her retirement from the Bath Housing Authority Board of Directors after 23 years of public service.  Ms. Powers leaves behind a legacy of leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to the community.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 491

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: HEPLER of Woolwich.

 

 

 

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Joint Resolutions

 

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-6)  Nancy L. Moran, of Bath.  Ms. Moran was a lawyer who worked for many years at the Small Business Administration traveling around the country to assist people with their Small Business Association loans.  She was also a talented artist whose artistic career took her to Panama, where she worked with a team from the Smithsonian Institution to classify bats in the rainforest.  In addition, her small mammal illustrations are a permanent part of the Smithsonian collection.  Ms. Moran will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 492

 

 

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: SINCLAIR of Bath.

 

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-7)  Narda Ann Hinkley, of Richmond.  Mrs. Hinkley worked for many years at Clarostat.  After Clarostat's closing, she went to work for Bath Iron Works, where she was a planner and shop steward.  She was a dedicated employee there for 33 years, retiring in 2021.  Mrs. Hinkley will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 493

 

 

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.

 

 

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

 

(4-8)  Patrick Vincent Keely, of Biddeford.  Mr. Keely worked as a contractor foreman before opening his own contracting business.  He retired in 1993 and went on to open the Wonderbar Restaurant.  He was also a former city councilor in Biddeford.  Mr. Keely will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 494

 

 

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford.

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

House

 

Ought to Pass As Amended

 

 

(5-1)  The Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convey and Release the State's Interest in Certain Real Property Located in the Town of Richmond

H.P. 320  L.D. 491

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-66).

 

 

Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-66).

 

 

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(5-2)  The Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Resolve, to Study Barriers to Financial Assistance Programs for Farmers and Food Producers

H.P. 374  L.D. 606

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-65).

 

 

Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-65).

 

 

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(5-3)  The Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act Regarding Disclosure by Sellers of Residential Real Property of Notices of Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Violations"

H.P. 267  L.D. 413

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-67).

 

 

Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-67).

 

 

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Senate

 

Change of Committee

 

 

(5-4)  Senator BAILEY for the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Amend Certain Laws Regarding Gender-affirming Health Care Services"

S.P. 145  L.D. 380

 

Reported that the same be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.

 

 

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Ought to Pass As Amended

 

 

(5-5)  Senator TEPLER for the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Clarify Processes of the Board of Environmental Protection"

S.P. 58  L.D. 36

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-25).

 

 

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(5-6)  Senator TEPLER for the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Update Waste Discharge License Fees"

S.P. 200  L.D. 465

 

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-24).

 

 

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ENACTORS

 

 

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

 

Constitutional Amendment

 

(7-1)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under the Law

H.P. 163  L.D. 260
(C "A" H-40)

 

 

Comes From the House, FAILED FINAL PASSAGE.

 

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Acts

 

 

(7-2)  An Act to Expand the Use of the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund

S.P. 54  L.D. 126
(C "A" S-15)

 

 

(7-3)  An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services

S.P. 79  L.D. 143
(C "A" S-12)

 

 

(7-4)  An Act to Require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld

S.P. 228  L.D. 510
(C "A" S-14)

 

 

(7-5)  An Act to Support the Northern New England Poison Center

S.P. 306  L.D. 689
(C "A" S-17)

 

 

(7-6)  An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by Removing Marriage Disincentives

S.P. 373  L.D. 840
(C "A" S-18)

 

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

Unfinished Business

 

The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate 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 Senate Rule 516.

 

 

 

1.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Lewiston High School Cheering Team

SLS 106

 

Tabled - February 25, 2025 by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin

 

Pending - PASSAGE

 

 

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2.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Joe Dube, of Lewiston

SLS 190

 

Tabled - March 4, 2025 by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin

 

Pending - PASSAGE

 

 

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3.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

JOINT ORDER - to Require the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to Report Out a Bill Prohibiting Educational Institutions from Being Members of Certain Organizations

H.P. 500

 

Tabled - March 11, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

 

 

(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.)

 

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4.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Agriculture and Farms by Exempting Certain Pesticides from Regulation"

S.P. 490  L.D. 1201

 

Tabled - March 20, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook

 

Pending - REFERENCE

 

(Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.)

 

 

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5.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

JOINT RESOLUTION - RECOGNIZING THE MAINE FOREST SERVICE FOR ITS 2024 OUT-OF-STATE MOBILIZATIONS

S.P. 514

 

Tabled - March 25, 2025 by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

 

Pending - ADOPTION

 

 

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6.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

JOINT RESOLUTION - Memorializing David J. Greenier, of Hampden

SLS 291

 

Tabled - March 25, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook

 

Pending - ADOPTION

 

 

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7.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

Bill "An Act to Require State Divestment from Perpetrators of International Human Rights Violations"

H.P. 905  L.D. 1383

 

Tabled - April 1, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - REFERENCE

 

(Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.)

 

 

(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.)

 

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8.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs"

S.P. 329  L.D. 771

 

 

 

Majority - Ought to Pass (7 members)

 

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)

 

Tabled - April 8, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

 

 

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9.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

HOUSE REPORT - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine"

H.P. 388  L.D. 620

 

 

Report - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43)

 

Tabled - April 15, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

 

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT

 

 

(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-43).)

 

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10.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

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

 

Tabled - April 23, 2025 by Senator HARRINGTON of York

 

Pending - REFERENCE

 

(Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.)

 

 

(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.)

 

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11.

 

Tabled and Later Assigned

 

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill "An Act to Allow Persons to Label Their Wild Animal Traps with Their Online Identification Number Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife"

S.P. 18  L.D. 6

 

 

 

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-23) (12 members)

 

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (1 member)

 

Tabled - April 23, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

 

Pending - motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report

 

 

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

 


L.D. 48 - H.P. 12 (C "A" H-36)
L.D. 271 - H.P. 174 (C "A" H-38)
L.D. 272 - H.P. 175 (C "A" H-37)
L.D. 311 - H.P. 211 (C "A" H-54)
L.D. 400 - H.P. 254 (C "A" H-53)
L.D. 415 - H.P. 269 (C "A" H-42)
L.D. 468 - S.P. 206 (C "A" S-10)
L.D. 522 - H.P. 341 (C "A" H-49)
L.D. 629 - H.P. 397 (C "A" H-56)
L.D. 815 - H.P. 522 (C "A" H-45)
L.D. 875 - H.P. 561 (C "A" H-44)


 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Thursday, April 24, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

 

 

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

Senate

 

Pursuant to Statute

 

 

(5-1)  Senator CARNEY for the Committee on JUDICIARY 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

 

Reported that the same be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1804, subsection 3, paragraph H.

 

 

 

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

 

Thursday, April 24, 2025

 

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

 

 

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

 

(3-1)  Bill "An Act to Increase Revenue Sharing and to Control Property Taxes"

S.P. 699  L.D. 1798

 

Presented by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, CYRWAY of Kennebec, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, O'HALLORAN of Brewer.

 

 

Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

 

 

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