Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Friday, April 3, 2026
Second Regular Session - Twenty-Third Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
Friday, April 3, 2026
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Annina V. Breen, Augusta.
National Anthem.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Brianna Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Prospect.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Significant Wildlife Habitat, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1515) (L.D. 2240)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on March 30, 2026.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-599) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements (MANDATE)
(H.P. 1415) (L.D. 2100)
(C. "A" H-890)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on March 30, 2026.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 941)
MAINE SENATE
132ND LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 2, 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 Energy, Utilities and Technology,
· Carlos Barrionuevo of Georgetown, for reappointment to the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on State and Local Government,
· Jared Mills of Augusta, for appointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 46)
ORDERED, that Representative Mark Michael Babin of Fort Fairfield be excused Mar 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Stephan M. Bunker of Farmington be excused Mar 25 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Mar 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Mar 10 for health reasons and Mar 12, 17, 18 and 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Mar 26 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sophia B. Warren of Scarborough be excused Mar 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Russell P. White of Ellsworth be excused Mar 24, 25 and 26 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Yusuf M. Yusuf of Portland be excused Mar 24 and 25 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Betsy Sweet, of Hallowell, who is retiring from professional advocacy after 44 years. Ms. Sweet is the founder and owner of Moose Ridge Associates. Over her career, she has promoted state legislation supporting the interests of women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, mental health services, victims of abuse and discrimination and the environment. Ms. Sweet has also served in state government, run for statewide public office and co-founded the Civil Rights Team in the Office of the Maine Attorney General. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1976)
(5-2) the Monmouth Academy Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class D State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1977)
(5-3) the Lewiston High School Mock Trial Team, which won the State Championship, the team's 4th state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1978)
(5-4) Lauren Remington, of Calais, an Early Childhood Occupation Instructor at St. Croix Regional Technical Center, who received the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence from the National Education Association Foundation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1979)
(5-5) Kaden Rodriguez, of Limerick, a member of Troop No. 320, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1980)
(5-6) Elijah Pinkham, of Van Buren, a senior at Van Buren District Secondary 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 1981)
(5-7) James Koopman, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the Cyber Security Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1982)
(5-8) Isabella Chang, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the State Officer Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1983)
(5-9) Cameron Carter, of Bass Harbor, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1984)
(5-10) Willa Dow, of Trenton, who won the Gold Medal in the First Aid-CPR Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1985)
(5-11) Emery Bench, of Southwest Harbor, who won the Gold Medal in the Employment Application Process Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1986)
(5-12) Megan Wendell, of Deer Isle, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways-Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1987)
(5-13) Belle Fronczak, of Trenton, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways-Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1988)
(5-14) Sierra Larrabee, of Deer Isle, who won the Gold Medal in the Bio-Med Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1989)
(5-15) Holden Hansen, of Bar Harbor, who won the Gold Medal in the Bio-Med Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1990)
(5-16) Jacob Doty, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the Cyber Security Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1991)
(5-17) the Westbrook High School Football Team, which won the Class B State Championship, the team's first state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1992)
(5-18) Angela Zhang, of Bar Harbor, a senior at Mount Desert Island 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 1993)
(5-19) Solveig Ledwick, of Brunswick, who won the Becky Schaffer Award for Ice Hockey. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1995)
In Memory of:
(5-20) Anne E. Davis, of Old Orchard Beach. As a young woman, Mrs. Davis had various jobs driving trucks, including a job at Dodge Oil Company delivering heating fuel. She later drove a school bus for the Old Orchard Beach school system while raising her twin daughters. During the summers, she drove the bus for summer camp programs and field trips. When her daughters graduated from high school, she earned a degree in nursing and became a registered nurse. She most recently worked at Southridge Rehab and Living Center in Biddeford. She was a member of the Old Orchard Beach Alumni Association for staff members, served as the Secretary at the American Legion Post 76 Auxiliary and was a member of Saco Grange #53. Mrs. Davis will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1994)
(5-21) Norma Farrington, of Andover. Ms. Farrington was a member of the Calvary Bible Church, the Andover Historical Society, the East Andover Community Club and the Mollyockett Mixers Square Dancers. Ms. Farrington will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 1996)
(5-22) Zachary Blaine McKechnie, of Bucksport. Mr. McKechnie was a veteran of the United States Army who served as a combat medic. He served in South Korea and earned the Expert Field Medical Badge, one of the Army's most rigorous and selective medical qualifications. He then served at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. He later became a Small Craft Master, working primarily as Captain of the Friendship, but also as relief Captain of the MV Captain Susan Clark and the tug Pentagoet. He was licensed as a 100-ton master. His role included the operation and maintenance of United States Coast Guard inspected vessels. An alumnus of the Maine Maritime Academy, he was a strong supporter of the MMA Yacht Club. Mr. McKechnie will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 1997)
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges"
(H.P. 888) (L.D. 1365)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
DUSON of Cumberland
TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin
Representatives:
SUPICA of Bangor
FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
FROST of Belgrade
GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
HYMES of Waldo
MALON of Biddeford
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-968) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BOYER of Poland
CHAPMAN of Auburn
FREDERICKS of Sanford
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Require School Buses to Be Equipped with and to Use School Bus Crossing Arms
(H.P. 1448) (L.D. 2159)
(C. "A" H-959)
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 Increase County Jail Funding
(H.P. 1507) (L.D. 2232)
(C. "A" H-924)
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 Protect Communication with Providers of Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support
(H.P. 568) (L.D. 882)
(C. "A" H-926)
(10-4) An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity
(H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2112)
(C. "A" H-903)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
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 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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).
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BILLS HELD
1. Bill "An Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities"
(H.P. 991) (L.D. 1507)
- 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 House, House INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES was READand ACCEPTED.
HELD at the Request of Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2026