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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, March 21, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Lori Whittemore, Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco-Biddeford, Saco.
National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme, Madison.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Sheila Foley, PA-C, Poland.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 456)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 21, 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 Committee on Transportation has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Chipman of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 875 An Act to Allow Mini-trucks to Be Operated on Roads in the State
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 457)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 21, 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:"
Health and Human Services L.D. 1575 An Act to Promote Quality and Innovation in Nursing and Residential Care Facilities L.D. 2200 Resolve, to Attract and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians L.D. 2223 Resolve, to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Rules and Establish a Study Group Related to Funding and Reimbursement for Mental Health Crisis Resolution Services
Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 48 An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Cannabis Legalization Act Regarding Labels, Packaging and Testing L.D. 2232 An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditures
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers" (H.P. 1462) (L.D. 2273)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representative: ROEDER of Bangor.
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 46)
ORDERED, that Representative Valli D. Geiger of Rockland be excused Mar 12 and 13 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Marc G. Malon II of Biddeford be excused Mar 12 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rebecca J. Millett of Cape Elizabeth be excused Mar 19 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Karen L. Montell of Gardiner be excused Mar 12, 13 and 14 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Daniel J. Newman of Belgrade be excused Mar 14 and 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kevin J. M. O'Connell of Brewer be excused Mar 12 and 13 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Stephen J. Wood of Greene be excused Mar 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative J. Mark Worth of Ellsworth be excused Mar 13 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Michael and Lucinda Brakey, of New Gloucester, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 2, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1545)
(5-2) Emma Young, of Cape Elizabeth, who was named a National STEM Challenge Champion for her project on RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome, in high school cross country athletes and will go on to compete at the National Championship in Washington, DC in April 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1580)
(5-3) Lily Jessen, of Cape Elizabeth, who at 15 years of age is the grand prize winner of The Telling Room's 17th Annual Statewide Writing Contest, winning with her poem "Never," which will be published in The Telling Room's annual anthology of youth writing. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1581)
(5-4) Laura Giacobazzi, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Oral Interpretation in Speech Competition at the Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1582)
(5-5) the Cape Elizabeth High School Congressional Debate Team, which won the Maine State Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1583)
(5-6) the Cape Elizabeth High School Speech Team, which won the Maine State Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1584)
(5-7) Ayla Napier, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Prose Reading in Speech Competition at the Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1585)
(5-8) the Cape Elizabeth High School Boys Alpine Ski Team, which won the Western Maine Conference Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1586)
(5-9) Hayden Marquardt-Granier, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Dramatic Interpretation in Speech and Original Works in Speech Competitions at the Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1587)
(5-10) Trevor Oakley, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Extemporaneous Speech Competition at the Maine State Speech and Debate Championship Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1588)
(5-11) Cookie Mahoney, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the 100-meter Freestyle Event in swimming at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association North Division Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1589)
(5-12) the Cape Elizabeth High School Girls Swim Team, which won the Southwestern Maine Activities Association North Division Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1590)
(5-13) Lucy Shaw, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the 100-meter Butterfly and Individual Medley Events in swimming at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association North Division Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1591)
(5-14) Graham Plourde, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the 200 Individual Medley Event at the Class B State Boys Swimming Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1592)
(5-15) Cormac McKenney, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the 100 Fly and 100 Breaststroke Events at the Class B State Boys Swimming Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1593)
(5-16) Isla A. Litton, of Cape Elizabeth, a student at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, who won First Place in the Annual Student Writing Contest held by the Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association and the Maine Council of English Language Arts. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1594)
(5-17) the Cape Elizabeth High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Southwestern Maine Activities Association North Division Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1595)
(5-18) David Steinbrick, of Cape Elizabeth, who was named Swimmer of the Meet and won the 200-meter Freestyle and 100-meter Backstroke Events at the Southwestern Maine Activities Association North Division Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1596)
(5-19) the Cape Elizabeth High School Boys Swim Team, which won the Class B State Championship, the team's third state title in three years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1597)
(5-20) David Steinbrick, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the 200 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle Events at the Class B State Boys Swimming Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1598)
(5-21) the South Portland High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Boys Championship, the team's first state title since 2002. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1599)
(5-22) the South Portland High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which won the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1600)
(5-23) Todd Livingston, of South Portland, athletic director for the South Portland School Department, who received a National Citation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association at the National Athletic Directors Convention in recognition of his contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national levels. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1601)
(5-24) Noah Hurd, of Waldo, a student at Mount View High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 900) Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
In Memory of: (5-25) Audrey Todd Burns, of Gray. Mrs. Burns was a teacher, an active church member and a scout leader. She also worked as Editor of the Gray News and was a co-owner of the Ladyslipper Flower Shop. In retirement, she worked as a classroom aide to Russell School kindergarteners. She was a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the town, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Town of Gray for extraordinary public service in 2018 and 2019. She was a founding member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church and The Gray News, member and Chair of the Town Council, member of the School Board, Meals on Wheels driver and dedicated volunteer for the Gray Food Pantry and Gray Historical Society. Mrs. Burns will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 901) Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
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Refer to the Committee on Health and Human Services
(6-1) Report of the The Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on Bill "An Act to Protect the Fund for a Healthy Maine" (S.P. 969) (L.D. 2249)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESpursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 100, section 7.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
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Ought to Pass as Amended (6-2) Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Maine Veterans' Homes with Increased and Ongoing Funding" (S.P. 948) (L.D. 2217)
Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571).
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-571) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-585) thereto.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-580) on Bill "An Act to Replace the Money Transmitters Act" (S.P. 905) (L.D. 2112) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-580).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Establish a Tax Credit for Employers Who Employ Persons Recovering from Substance Use Disorder" (S.P. 772) (L.D. 1900) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-581) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Minimum Sentencing Standards for a Violation of Operating Under the Influence" (H.P. 1443) (L.D. 2247) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 3, subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (25) on Bill "An Act to Fund Military Sexual Trauma Liaison Positions at Community-based Organizations" (H.P. 1453) (L.D. 2263) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B, section 3, subsection 1, paragraph D, subparagraph (25) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Seven Members of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-842) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-843) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ 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. 901) (L.D. 2108) Bill "An Act to Amend Maine's Charitable Organization Gaming Laws" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-582) (7-2) (S.P. 913) (L.D. 2117) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Sports Wagering Licensing" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-583) (7-3) (H.P. 1427) (L.D. 2226) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 213: Rules for the Salmonella Enteritidis Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for Commercial Egg-type Flocks, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-841) (7-4) (H.P. 1437) (L.D. 2237) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-840)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Establish the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services and Establish Public Defender Offices for Aroostook, Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties (S.P. 270) (L.D. 653)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Support Commercial Dairy Farms in the State (S.P. 511) (L.D. 1274)
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 Ensure the Workers' Compensation Board's Allocations Are Properly Funded (S.P. 927) (L.D. 2176) (10-4) An Act to Clarify the Definition of "Underground Facility" and Reduce Administrative Burdens Under the So-called Dig Safe Law (S.P. 967) (L.D. 2245)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-5) Resolve, to Prepare Preapproved Building Types (S.P. 697) (L.D. 1752)
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. 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.
18. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-560) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTon Bill "An Act to Support Municipalities by Repealing the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 895) (L.D. 2102)
- 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-560). TABLED - March 14, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
19. An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1578)
TABLED - March 19, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-837) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSINGon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to Housing (H.P. 543) (L.D. 853)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-834)- Report "B" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-835) - Report "C" (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Change How Adult Use Cannabis Excise Tax Is Calculated" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1405)
TABLED - March 20, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
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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. 989)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, March 25, 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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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Ensure That Rules Regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Are Major Substantive Rules" (S.P. 991) (L.D. 2275)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Acts (10-1) An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources (H.P. 1437) (L.D. 2237)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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