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Second Regular Session - Twenty-Second Legislative Day

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22nd Legislative Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Reverend Hannah Lee, York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, York.

 

            National Anthem by Honorable Holly T. Sargent, Sarah Sargent Palmer, and Taylor Chamberlain Palmer, York.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Medical Provider of the Day, Constance Jordan MacVane, MSN, ANP, PMHNP, Cape Elizabeth.

 

            Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 937)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

March 31, 2026

 

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 Judiciary, Christopher Taub, Esq. of Brunswick for appointment, as Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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            (2-2)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 938)

 

MAINE SENATE

132ND LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

 

March 31, 2026

 

Honorable Ryan Fecteau

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

 

Dear Speaker Fecteau:

 

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:

 

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary,

 

·       Raphaelle Silver of Bangor for appointment, as a District Court Judge,

·       Arnold Clark, Esq. of Calais for appointment, as a District Court Judge,

·       Julia Greenleaf Pitney of Yarmouth for appointment, as a Superior Court Justice,

·       John O’Neil, Jr. of Kennebunk for appointment, as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court.

 

Best Regards,

 

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Ariel Myers, of Albion, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 1365, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award.  This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1966)

 

 

            (5-2)  Kaylee Bagley, of Ellsworth, a senior at Ellsworth High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1967)

 

 

            (5-3)  Kaydn Hansen, of Roxbury, a student-athlete at Mt. Blue High School, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 132-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1968)

 

 

            (5-4)  Brooklynn Webber, of Farmington, a student-athlete at Mt. Blue High School, who won the Girls Wrestling State Championship in the 114-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1969)

 

 

            (5-5)  the Mt. Blue High School Wrestling Team, of Farmington, which won the Girls Wrestling State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1970)

 

 

            (5-6)  Alana LaCourse, of East Boothbay, who was named 2025 Miss Maine's Teen.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1971)

 

 

            (5-7)  Mystic Lodge No. 65, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of Hampden, on the 175th Anniversary of the lodge's chartering on May 12, 1851.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1972)

 

 

            (5-8)  Janine Tremble, of Brewer, who has received the Sarah Dubay Community Service Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1973)

 

 

            (5-9)  Royce Cross, of Brewer, who has received the Norbert X. Dowd Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1974)

 

 

            (5-10)  Beatrice Filippo, of Orland, a fifth-grade student at The Bay School, who won the 2026 Hancock County Spelling Bee.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 1975)

 

 

            (5-11)  Josh Hodsdon, of Mexico, who was named Citizen of the Year by the Town of Mexico for his work with River Valley Kids Ski Too.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 670)

Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-12)  Charles F. Theobald, Jr., of Winslow.  Mr. Theobald was a lifetime firefighter, beginning his service at 17 years of age with the West Islip, New York fire department.  After moving to Maine, he joined the Winslow Fire Department, eventually retiring as Interim Fire Chief.  Mr. Theobald will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

 

(HLS 669)

Presented by Representative DEBRITO of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative JULIA of Waterville.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

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-587) on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Laws Regarding Net Energy Billing"

(S.P. 49)  (L.D. 32)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-588) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    WADSWORTH of Hiram

            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-587).

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-584) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Household Energy Costs in Response to Federal Cuts"

(S.P. 858)  (L.D. 2140)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    WADSWORTH of Hiram

            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-584).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-931) on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education, State Board of Education (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1463)  (L.D. 2175)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MITCHELL of Cumberland
                                    SARGENT of York

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-932) on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    CARLOW of Buxton
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-930) on Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Community Solar Programs in the State"

(H.P. 1310)  (L.D. 1966)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    SACHS of Freeport
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough
                                    WEBB of Durham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    MCINTYRE of Lowell
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    WADSWORTH of Hiram

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-955) on Bill "An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids"

(H.P. 795)  (L.D. 1220)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    MORRIS of Turner
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-952) on Bill "An Act to Regulate Shared Appreciation Agreements Relating to Residential Property"

(H.P. 1272)  (L.D. 1901)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-953) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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            (6-7)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-956) on Bill "An Act to Expand Access to Vaccines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration by Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe, Dispense and Administer Vaccines and Require Insurance Coverage" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1384)  (L.D. 2071)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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            (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-935) on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Cost of Purchasing a Home by Providing Grants to Reduce Mortgage Rates"

(H.P. 1392)  (L.D. 2077)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    YUSUF of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    WALKER of Naples

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            (6-9)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-958) on Bill "An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing"

(H.P. 1453)  (L.D. 2164)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    YUSUF of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    WALKER of Naples

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            (6-10)  Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-938) on Bill "An Act Regarding Inland Fisheries and Wildlife"

(H.P. 180)  (L.D. 276)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    GUERIN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ROBERTS of South Berwick
                                    BRIDGEO of Augusta
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    DILL of Old Town
                                    TERRY of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    LANCE of Paris
                                    MASON of Lisbon
                                    THORNE of Carmel
                                    WOOD of Greene
                                    WOODSOME of Waterboro

            Representative REYNOLDS of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-938) Report.

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            (6-11)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-939) on Bill "An Act to Increase Accountability for Persons Engaged in Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking and to Support Victims"

(H.P. 1457)  (L.D. 2168)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot
                                    TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    CARUSO of Caratunk
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    O'HALLORAN of Brewer
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    PUGH of Portland
                                    SATO of Gorham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    SINCLAIR of Bath

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            (6-12)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-948) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program"

(H.P. 1348)  (L.D. 2018)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot
                                    RAFFERTY of York

            Representatives:
                                    ROEDER of Bangor
                                    ARCHER of Saco
                                    BECK of South Portland
                                    COLLINS of Sidney
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    MACIAS of Topsham
                                    SKOLD of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-949) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BRADSTREET of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    DRINKWATER of Milford
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips

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            (6-13)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-933) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Process for the Selection of Delegates for a Convention Called Under the United States Constitution, Article V"

(H.P. 688)  (L.D. 1059)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    MARTIN of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish
                                    TUELL of East Machias
                                    UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    FARRIN of Jefferson
                                    GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
                                    ROLLINS of Augusta

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            (6-14)  Eight Members of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C"(H-928) on Bill "An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes"

(H.P. 638)  (L.D. 978)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    INGWERSEN of York
                                    NANGLE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    DEBRITO of Waterville
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MCCABE of Lewiston
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "D" (H-929) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

            Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representatives:
                                    DAIGLE of Fort Kent
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford

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CONSENT CALENDAR

 

First Day

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:

 

            (7-1)  (S.P. 821)  (L.D. 2005) Bill "An Act Regarding Mail Order Delivery of Prescription Drugs"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-597)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 824)  (L.D. 2131) Bill "An Act to Preserve and Improve Access to Nursing Facility Services in the State"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-598)

 

            (7-3)  (S.P. 897)  (L.D. 2204) Bill "An Act to Allow Schools to Expel Students for Committing Sexual Assault"  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-600)

 

            (7-4)  (H.P. 1481)  (L.D. 2202) Bill "An Act to Require Notice to the Attorney General Prior to the Merger of Certain Health Care Entities as Recommended by the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass

 

            (7-5)  (H.P. 124)  (L.D. 191) Bill "An Act to Support Maine Businesses by Establishing a Pass-through Entity Tax and Tax Credit"  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-943)

 

            (7-6)  (H.P. 337)  (L.D. 519) Bill "An Act to Remove the Requirement That Individual and Small Group Health Plans Be Offered Through a Pooled Market and to Eliminate the Provision of Law Establishing a Pooled Market for Those Plans"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-954)

 

            (7-7)  (H.P. 453)  (L.D. 714) Bill "An Act to Amend the Tax Laws"  Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-944)

 

            (7-8)  (H.P. 581)  (L.D. 916) Bill "An Act to Promote Investment in Housing"  Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-942)

 

            (7-9)  (H.P. 1293)  (L.D. 1932) Bill "An Act to Support Essential Support Workers and Enhance Workforce Development"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-936)

 

            (7-10)  (H.P. 1313)  (L.D. 1969) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947)

 

            (7-11)  (H.P. 1355)  (L.D. 2025) Bill "An Act to Create a Limited-purpose License for Aquaculture Nursery and Husbandry Activities and to Clarify the Aquaculture Lease Amendment Process"  Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-951)

 

            (7-12)  (H.P. 1405)  (L.D. 2090) Bill "An Act to Establish a One-year Probationary Period for Public Safety Dispatchers"  Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-941)

 

            (7-13)  (H.P. 1418)  (L.D. 2103) Bill "An Act Requiring Hospitals to Adopt Cybersecurity Plans"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-937)

 

            (7-14)  (H.P. 1425)  (L.D. 2110) Bill "An Act to Update Employer Substance Use Testing Policy Requirements"  Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-950)

 

            (7-15)  (H.P. 1448)  (L.D. 2159) Bill "An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-959)

 

            (7-16)  (H.P. 1458)  (L.D. 2170) Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-957)

 

            (7-17)  (H.P. 1505)  (L.D. 2228) Bill "An Act to Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-946)

 

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ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act Regarding Adult Use Cannabis Testing

(S.P. 603)  (L.D. 1488)
(C. "B" S-586)

 

 

            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 Modify Provisions of Law Governing Parking Enforcement on Property Accessible to the Public

(S.P. 836)  (L.D. 2137)
(C. "A" S-591)

 

 

            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 Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.

(S.P. 585)  (L.D. 1444)
(C. "B" S-593)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act

(H.P. 1220)  (L.D. 1822)
(H. "B" H-906 to C. "A" H-716)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Increase Legislative Access to Department of Corrections Facilities and to Direct the Commissioner to Establish Rules Regarding Legislator Access to Correctional and Detention Facilities

(S.P. 769)  (L.D. 1962)
(C. "B" S-578)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Clarify the Requirements of a County Audit

(S.P. 828)  (L.D. 2009)
(C. "A" S-590)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Clarify the Requirement That Municipal and County Jails Be Available at All Times for Detention of Arrested Persons

(S.P. 845)  (L.D. 2058)
(C. "A" S-594)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Amend the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 to Modify Penalties for Unauthorized Operation or Practice of Emergency Medical Services, to Direct Maine Emergency Medical Services to Evaluate Improvements to Maine's Trauma System Reporting and to Make Certain Technical Changes

(S.P. 826)  (L.D. 2132)
(C. "A" S-583)

 

            (10-9)  An Act to Clarify Responsibility for Compensation of Court-appointed Attorneys in Certain Proceedings

(S.P. 895)  (L.D. 2194)
(S. "A" S-589 to C. "A" S-582)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-10)  Resolve, to Assess the Total Cost to the State of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(S.P. 740)  (L.D. 1870)
(C. "A" S-570)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

            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.         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.

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.

TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

 

 

 

 

2.         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)

 

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.

TABLED - June 2, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

3.         An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents

(H.P. 525)  (L.D. 818)
(H. "A" H-62)

 

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.

TABLED - June 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.

 

 

 

 

 

4.         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)

 

- In House, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDon June 11, 2025.

- In Senate, 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-648) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 800 on June 25, 2025.

TABLED - June 17, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - Motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford to RECEDE and CONCUR. (Roll Call Ordered)

 

 

 

 

 

5.         Bill "An Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities"

(H.P. 991)  (L.D. 1507)

 

- In House, Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESREAD and ACCEPTED on February 10, 2026.

- In Senate, Majority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-794) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - March 12, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

6.         Bill "An Act Permitting the Use of Oral Fluid Testing in Determining the Intoxication of Drivers, Aircraft Operators and Hunters"

(S.P. 915)  (L.D. 2237)

 

- In Senate, Report READand ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

TABLED - March 18, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

7.         SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-538) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Additional Financing Options to Consumers in the State"

(S.P. 843)  (L.D. 2056)

 

- 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-538).

TABLED - March 19, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-877) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR on Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards"

(H.P. 1404)  (L.D. 2089)

 

TABLED - March 24, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

9.         SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Resolve, Authorizing the Joint Standing Committee of the Legislature Having Jurisdiction over Transportation Matters to Report out a Bill Regarding the Towing Industry

(S.P. 917)  (L.D. 2241)

 

- In Senate, Report READand ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

TABLED - March 25, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-553) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 874)  (L.D. 2155)

 

- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-553).

TABLED - March 25, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-881)- Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-882) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology"

(H.P. 207)  (L.D. 307)

 

TABLED - March 26, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-881).

 

 

 

 

 

12.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-915) - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Approval Process for and the Operation of the Commingling Program for the Management of Beverage Containers"

(H.P. 1366)  (L.D. 2036)

 

TABLED - March 30, 2026 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026

 

State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 1

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

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-960) on Bill "An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1437)  (L.D. 2122)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    INGWERSEN of York
                                    NANGLE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    DEBRITO of Waterville
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MCCABE of Lewiston
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    DAIGLE of Fort Kent
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 2

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act Regarding the Interconnection Ombudsman Position at the Public Utilities Commission

(S.P. 49)  (L.D. 32)
(C. "A" S-587)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

_________________________________

 

 

Resolves

 

            (10-2)  Resolve, to Establish a Demand Response Program to Lower Electric Bills and Improve Grid Reliability

(S.P. 858)  (L.D. 2140)
(C. "A" S-584)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 3

 

 

 

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. 156)  (L.D. 364) Bill "An Act to Promote Economic Development in Maine"  Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-601)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 631)  (L.D. 1547) Bill "An Act to Use a Portion of the Sales Tax on Snowmobiles to Fund Maine's Snowmobile Trail Programs"  Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-612)

 

            (7-3)  (H.P. 1467)  (L.D. 2180) Bill "An Act to Make Changes to the Laws Regarding the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources and the State Civil Service Appeals Board"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-964)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 4

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  Resolve, Regarding the Nursing Facility Reform Transition Fund

(S.P. 824)  (L.D. 2131)
(C. "A" S-598)

 

 

            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, Directing the Department of Education to Develop Guidance for School Leaders to Ensure Supportive Measures for Young Students Involved in Challenging, Disruptive or Unsafe Behaviors

(S.P. 897)  (L.D. 2204)
(C. "A" S-600)

 

 

            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.

 

_________________________________

 

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-3)  An Act Regarding Mail Order Delivery of Prescription Drugs

(S.P. 821)  (L.D. 2005)
(C. "A" S-597)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 5

 

 

 

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. 1342)  (L.D. 2012) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Carbon Monoxide Detectors"  Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-966)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 6

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-611) on Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Critical Vaccinations"

(S.P. 864)  (L.D. 2146)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    MORRIS of Turner

            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-611).

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Automotive Right to Repair Working Group"

(S.P. 899)  (L.D. 2211)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-604) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    WALKER of Naples

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-616).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-610) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction"

(S.P. 907)  (L.D. 2224)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    WALKER of Naples
                                    YUSUF of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield

            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-610).

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) on Bill "An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations"

(S.P. 908)  (L.D. 2225)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CURRY of Waldo
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BENNETT of Oxford

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    EDER of Waterboro
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    JULIA of Waterville
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MINGO of Calais
                                    WALKER of Naples
                                    YUSUF of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    COLLAMORE of Pittsfield

            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-603).

 

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            (6-5)  Six Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-595) on Bill "An Act to Improve the Sustainability of Emergency Medical Services in Maine"

(S.P. 614)  (L.D. 1530)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    BOYER of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford

            Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HAGGAN of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    CIMINO of Bridgton
                                    FLYNN of Albion
                                    FOLEY of Wells
                                    MORRIS of Turner
                                    OLSEN of Raymond

            One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-596) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

 

            Representative:
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham

 

            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-595).

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 7

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-967) on Bill "An Act to Establish Procedures for School Construction Projects"

(H.P. 1263)  (L.D. 1892)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MITCHELL of Cumberland
                                    SARGENT of York

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    CARLOW of Buxton
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 8

 

 

 

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. 762)  (L.D. 1954) Bill "An Act to Lower Household Costs by Expanding the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Grocery Staples Sold in Grocery Stores"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-615)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 9

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Support Maine Businesses by Establishing a Pass-through Entity Tax and Tax Credit

(H.P. 124)  (L.D. 191)
(C. "A" H-943)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Address the Long-term Sustainability of the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association

(H.P. 337)  (L.D. 519)
(C. "A" H-954)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Allow the Victim of a Fraudulent Scheme to Claim a State Income Tax Deduction for Losses Attributable to the Fraudulent Scheme

(H.P. 453)  (L.D. 714)
(C. "A" H-944)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Extend the Sunset Date of the Access to Justice Tax Credit

(H.P. 569)  (L.D. 883)
(C. "A" H-934)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Update the Requirements for Health Insurance Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening

(H.P. 986)  (L.D. 1502)
(C. "A" H-916)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Fund Maine's Snowmobile Trail Programs

(S.P. 631)  (L.D. 1547)
(C. "A" S-612)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Support Essential Support Workers and Enhance Workforce Development

(H.P. 1293)  (L.D. 1932)
(C. "A" H-936)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Amend the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act and Clarify the Definition of "Virtual Currency"

(H.P. 1313)  (L.D. 1969)
(C. "A" H-947)

 

            (10-9)  An Act to Create a Limited-purpose License for Aquaculture Nursery and Husbandry Activities and to Clarify the Aquaculture Lease Amendment Process

(H.P. 1355)  (L.D. 2025)
(H. "A" H-961 to C. "A" H-951)

 

            (10-10)  An Act to Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement for Retired Law Enforcement Canines

(H.P. 1396)  (L.D. 2081)
(C. "A" H-904)

 

            (10-11)  An Act to Modify Probationary Periods for Dispatchers

(H.P. 1405)  (L.D. 2090)
(C. "A" H-941)

 

            (10-12)  An Act Requiring Hospitals to Adopt Cybersecurity Plans

(H.P. 1418)  (L.D. 2103)
(C. "A" H-937)

 

            (10-13)  An Act to Update Maine's Mandated Reporting Laws

(H.P. 1420)  (L.D. 2105)
(C. "A" H-907)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 10

 

ENACTORS

 

 

Acts

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Update Employer Substance Use Testing Policy Requirements

(H.P. 1425)  (L.D. 2110)
(C. "A" H-950)

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Extend the Sunset Date of the Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit

(H.P. 1431)  (L.D. 2116)
(C. "A" H-917)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections

(H.P. 1450)  (L.D. 2161)
(C. "A" H-912)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Enhance Crime Victims' Rights

(H.P. 1452)  (L.D. 2163)
(C. "A" H-910)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Update and Improve the MaineCare Reimbursement System

(H.P. 1465)  (L.D. 2177)
(C. "A" H-921)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Amend Certain State Tax Laws

(H.P. 1469)  (L.D. 2188)
(C. "A" H-920)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Require Notice to the Attorney General Prior to the Merger of Certain Health Care Entities as Recommended by the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State

(H.P. 1481)  (L.D. 2202)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Certain Existing Public Records Exceptions

(H.P. 1496)  (L.D. 2219)
(C. "A" H-909)

 

            (10-9)  An Act to Increase Funding for Construction Plan Reviews and Clarify Rule-making Authority for Municipal Reviews of Development

(H.P. 1498)  (L.D. 2223)
(C. "A" H-925)

 

            (10-10)  An Act to Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions

(H.P. 1505)  (L.D. 2228)
(C. "A" H-946)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-11)  Resolve, Directing the Maine Office of Community Affairs to Submit Legislation and Take Other Actions to Effectuate the Transition of Responsibility for Regulating Manufactured Housing Communities and the Construction and Installation of Manufactured Homes from the Manufactured Housing Board to the Maine Office of Community Affairs

(S.P. 156)  (L.D. 364)
(C. "A" S-601)

 

            (10-12)  Resolve, to Review Reimbursement for Certain Emergency Medical Services

(H.P. 1434)  (L.D. 2119)
(C. "A" H-908)

 

            (10-13)  Resolve, to Convene a Working Group to Study Methods for Enhancing the Safety of Judicial and Elected Officials

(H.P. 1436)  (L.D. 2121)
(C. "A" H-913)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 11

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Improve the Management of Landfill Leachate and Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at Solid Waste Landfills

(H.P. 1383)  (L.D. 2070)
(C. "A" H-927)

 

 

            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 Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

(H.P. 1458)  (L.D. 2170)
(C. "A" H-957)

 

 

            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)  Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: Exemption for On-farm Raising, Slaughter, and Processing of Less than 1,000 Ready-to-cook Whole Poultry, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

(H.P. 1513)  (L.D. 2238)

 

 

            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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State of Maine
House of Representatives
132nd Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, April 2, 2026

House Supplement No. 12

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 417)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0002

 

April 2, 2026

 

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative William R. Bridgeo, of Augusta to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on Friday, April 3, 2026.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

 

 

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