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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 25th Legislative Day Thursday, March 14, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable James E. Thorne, Carmel.
National Anthem by Erynne Edwards, North Berwick.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Jodie Hermann, DO, Bowdoinham.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 983)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 10, 2024 TO MARCH 16, 2024 AS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK
WHEREAS,multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system affecting more than 2,800,000 people worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that nearly 1,000,000 people in the United States are living with multiple sclerosis, finds that the highest prevalence rates in the United States are found in the New England region and reports that the disease generally strikes people between the ages of 20 and 50 and that the cause and course of the often debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis remain unknown with no cure currently existing; and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed for more than 78 years to a world free of multiple sclerosis, and the society raises public knowledge about and insight into the disease;and
WHEREAS, since its inception, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been at the forefront of multiple sclerosis research, pursuing prevention, treatments and a cure, with more than $1.2 billion invested in groundbreaking research; and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society partners with the health care community to promote access to comprehensive, high-quality health care and has launched the careers of 120 multiple sclerosis specialists, providing care to more than 100,000 people with multiple sclerosis and greatly improving the treatment and support of people with multiple sclerosis; and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides multiple sclerosis patients access to MS Navigators, who are dedicated partners who address individual challenges and concerns, ensuring personalized and effective support for every patient affected by multiple sclerosis; and
WHEREAS, stopping the progress of multiple sclerosis, restoring what has been lost and ending multiple sclerosis forever is the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and one that all should support;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize March 10, 2024 to March 16, 2024 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and encourage all Maine citizens to learn more about multiple sclerosis and what they can do to support people with multiple sclerosis and their families; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we recognize the critical importance of advancing research to find the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis and express our appreciation for the dedication that the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has shown toward creating a world free of multiple sclerosis; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 985)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, “An Act Establishing Concurrent Jurisdiction with the Federal Courts in Certain Juvenile Matters,” S.P. 923, L.D. 2171, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor’s desk to the Senate.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 446)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
March 13, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government on its review and evaluation of the Office of the State Treasurer under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35. The committee unanimously finds that the Office of the State Treasurer is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Senator Tim Nangle Senate Chair
S/Representative Holly Stover House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 447)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
March 13, 2024
The Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government on its review and evaluation of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35. The committee unanimously finds that the Maine Municipal Bond Bank is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Senator Tim Nangle Senate Chair
S/Representative Holly Stover House Chair
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 449)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
March 13, 2024
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives
131st Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Please accept this letter as the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs from its review and evaluation of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services with regard to the enforcement of the law relating to the manufacture, importation, storage, transportation and sale of all liquor and the laws relating to licensing and the collection of taxes on malt liquor and wine and the State Liquor and Lottery Commission under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
The committee has reviewed the report submitted by the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, which included information related to the Liquor and Lottery Commission, and finds that the entities are operating within their statutory authority.
S/Sen. Craig Hickman Senate Chair
S/Rep. Laura D. Supica House Chair
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 448)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 14, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 307 An Act to Lower the State's Health Care Costs L.D. 878 An Act to Improve Child Welfare Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 977 Resolve, to Study the Gasoline Tax Allocations for Nonhighway Recreational Vehicles and Make Recommendations for Changes
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Offshore Wind Terminals Located in Coastal Sand Dune Systems" (H.P. 1456) (L.D. 2266)
Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1455) (Cosponsored by Representative: TERRY of Gorham)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND IRELAND
WHEREAS,on October 7, 1924, Ireland formally opened diplomatic relations with the United States when Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to President Calvin Coolidge; and
WHEREAS, after the Irish people’s long and painful struggle for independence, the United States was one of the first nations to recognize the fledgling Irish state, and when Ambassador Smiddy emerged from the White House, he became Ireland’s first ambassador to any country in the world; and
WHEREAS, while 1924 marked the beginning of formal diplomatic relations, the deep Irish-American connection dates back centuries, and today nearly one in 10 Americans identify as being of Irish ancestry; and
WHEREAS, Irish immigrants helped build the America we know today, from the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the transcontinental railroad to our modern political system; and
WHEREAS, Irish-Americans have made an enormous contribution to public debate and politics in America, from their local communities to the White House, and more than 20 American presidents have claimed some Irish ancestry; and
WHEREAS, the influence of Irish people in America extends well beyond the Oval Office and the United States Capitol to every state of the nation, and there are a significant number of state Legislators within the American Irish State Legislators Caucus; and
WHEREAS, since Timothy Smiddy’s momentous audience in the Oval Office 100 years ago, 18 Irish ambassadors have presented credentials to American presidents, and over this time, Ireland’s relations with the United States have evolved significantly; and
WHEREAS, from an impoverished and internationally isolated state, scarred by years of conflict, Ireland has transformed over the past century into the economically prosperous and culturally vibrant peaceful nation of today, and this transformation is due in part to the support of friends in the United States, from the crucial role America played in brokering peace in Northern Ireland, culminating with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, to the substantial American economic investment in Ireland; and
WHEREAS, there are almost 1,000 American companies in Ireland employing over 200,000 people, and approximately 100,000 people are employed in every state in the United States by over 650 Irish-owned companies, and Ireland is now the 9th largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Ireland is a shining example of how ancestral ties, historical connections, cultural affinities and shared values can create a foundation for enduring partnership and mutual prosperity, and Irish-American state Legislators across the United States are playing a vitally important role in fostering this partnership and ensuring that it continues and flourishes for another century to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland; and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 45)
ORDERED, that Representative Richard T. Bradstreet of Vassalboro be excused Mar 5, 6 and 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Feb 29 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lori K. Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach be excused Mar 5, 6 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused Feb 13, 15, 27, 28 and Mar 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Caldwell Jackson of Oxford be excused Mar 5, 6 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Marc G. Malon II of Biddeford be excused Feb 29 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kristi Michele Mathieson of Kittery be excused Feb 27 and 28 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Mar 6 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Richard Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft be excused Mar 6 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) the Windham High School Boys Basketball team, which won the Class AA North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1554)
(5-2) the Windham High School Boys Basketball team, which won the Class AA State Championship. This is the team's first state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1555)
(5-3) the Old Town High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the 2024 Class B North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1556)
(5-4) the Honorable James F. Dill, of Old Town, who has received the University of Maine Alumni Association 2024 Alumni Career Award, the association's highest honor, for his twenty years of service on his local school board, for his twelve years of service as both a State Representative and a State Senator in the Maine Legislature and for his work as an entomologist leading the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory in investigating ways to reduce the incidences of Lyme disease and other vector-borne diseases. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1557)
(5-5) the Rotary Club of Presque Isle, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1558) (5-6) the Orono High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the 2024 Class B North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1559)
(5-7) Eriks Petersons, of Mechanic Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1561)
(5-8) Nancy Petersons, of Mechanic Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1562)
(5-9) Alberta Ridlon, of Sweden, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1563)
(5-10) Peter Mallow, of Liberty, on his retirement from the Maine State Archives after over 23 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1564)
(5-11) Emerson Morris, of Charlotte, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 877) Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-12) Dakoda Davis, of East Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 878) Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-13) Excelsior Grange #5, of Poland, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary on March 16th, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 880) Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-14) Teo Steverlynck-Horne, of Freeport, who won the Class B State Nordic Skiing State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 881) Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
In Memory of: (5-15) Mary Jeannette Roy, of Old Orchard Beach, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Sister Jeannette professed her religious vows in 1964. Throughout her life, she served as an educator at Dr. Levesque School in Frenchville, was engaged in vocation and retreat ministry for the Sisters in Portland, served in pastoral ministry in Old Orchard Beach, worked to establish the Lay Association to the Congregation and held leadership roles within the congregation. Sister Jeannette will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1560)
(5-16) Carole Green, of Plymouth. Ms. Green attended Emmanuel Bible Baptist Church and participated in bible studies outreach programs, dinners and other events held at the church and in the community. Ms. Green will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 879) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
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Refer to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
(6-1) Representative PERRY for the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine to Support International Medical Graduates in Securing Employment" (H.P. 1457) (L.D. 2267)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 93, section 8.
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Refer to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
(6-2) Representative PERRY for the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine to Establish a Sponsorship Program for International Medical Graduates" (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 2268)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 93, section 8.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-3) Representative MOONEN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Class D and Class E Crimes Relating to Marijuana Possession and Cultivation" (H.P. 1459) (L.D. 2269)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 7.
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Divided Report (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the Reporting of Alpha-gal Syndrome to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention"(EMERGENCY) (S.P. 893) (L.D. 2100) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-574) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-566) on Bill "An Act Regarding Disclosure of Flood Risk by Sellers of Real Estate" (S.P. 863) (L.D. 2035) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-566).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-560) on Bill "An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 895) (L.D. 2102) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-560).
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First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 966) (L.D. 2244) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Motor Vehicle Dealer Display Area and Licensing Requirements Working Group" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 696) (L.D. 1751) Bill "An Act to Maximize Federal Funding in Support of Emergency Medical Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-573)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Provide for Medical and Vessel Breakdown License Exceptions for Commercial Menhaden License Holders (S.P. 853) (L.D. 2025)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (H.P. 575) (L.D. 928)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502)- Report "B" (5) Ought to Pass - Report "C" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
4. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-398) - Report "C"(2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 496) (L.D. 1215)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-397). - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 847 on July 26, 2023. TABLED - June 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anna Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 1291)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - January 11, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-731) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes" (H.P. 1006) (L.D. 1561)
TABLED - January 30, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-758)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-759) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" (H.P. 578) (L.D. 931)
TABLED - February 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act to Prohibit Certain Municipalities from Adopting Moratoria on Emergency Shelters" (H.P. 1370) (L.D. 2146)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-760) on February 22, 2024. - In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Isaac Keresey, of Pittsfield (HLS 766)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Sam Gerrie, of Pittsfield (HLS 767)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gabrielle Finelli, of Pittsfield (HLS 768)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Amya Braley, of Pittsfield (HLS 769)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Heather Nelson, of Pittsfield (HLS 770)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute Indoor Track Team, of Pittsfield (HLS 771)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Keith Cook, of Burnham (HLS 772)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 2130)
TABLED - February 29, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. (Roll Call Ordered)
17. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-799) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometrists" (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1956)
TABLED - March 5, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
18. An Act to Restrict Noncompete Clauses (H.P. 951) (L.D. 1496)
TABLED - March 5, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
19. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Colleen Adams, of Sanford (HLS 788)
TABLED - March 6, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 988)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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