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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Ronald Stevens, Dexter Pentecostal Church.
National Anthem by Ronald Stevens, Dexter and Honorable Tammy L. Schmersal-Burgess, Mexico.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Tiffany Eisenhauer, MSPA, PA-C, Freeport.
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, April 3, 2024. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 998)
JOINT RESOLUTION, REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE MAINE NATIONAL GUARD WHO TRAINED AT THE MILITARY SUPPORT BASE IN GAGETOWN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the Second Regular Session, most respectfully present and petition the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as follows:
WHEREAS, Resolve 2023, chapter 95 established the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission; and
WHEREAS, the commission was tasked with studying the impacts of exposure to harmful chemicals, including 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, or TCDD, as well as other dioxins including that known as Agent Orange, on veterans who served at the Canadian military support base in Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada; and
WHEREAS, the commission has striven to demonstrate through scientific evidence the connection between exposure to those chemicals while training and subsequent negative health outcomes, but it is the responsibility of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to make this determination and provide care and assistance; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to tactical herbicides, including Agent Orange, suffered harmful effects and were subsequently diagnosed with conditions or illnesses associated with that exposure;and
WHEREAS, those who served at the Gagetown military support base include members of the United States National Guard, who were never deployed but were nevertheless exposed to these harmful chemicals, which are known to have been tested at Gagetown; and
WHEREAS, access to medical care and assistance through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is therefore unavailable for these National Guard members; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully urge and request that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs recognize the effects of exposure to harmful chemicals, including TCDD and other dioxins, on members of the United States National Guard who trained at Gagetown and who are diagnosed with conditions or illnesses associated with that exposure as has already been done for Vietnam War veterans and others; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We further urge and request that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs review the most recent scientific reporting on the effects to human health of exposure to dioxins, to conduct independent environmental sampling and analysis at Gagetown related to dioxins and risks to human health, to examine health outcomes for individuals who trained there and to provide access to medical care and assistance for those individuals; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Joseph Biden, President of the United States; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States; the Honorable Denis Richard McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 469)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
April 2, 2024
The Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
RE: Maine Indian Tribal State Commission
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
It is with disappointment that I withdraw the nominations of Lloyd Cuttler and Richard B. Bronson, Jr. to the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission (MITSC), pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154.
As you know, MITSC is an independent, inter-governmental entity with thirteen members, six of whom are appointed by the Tribes to represent Tribal interests and six of whom are nominated by the Governor to represent the interests of the State of Maine. To the extent possible within its charge, MITSC is supposed to serve as a forum in which varied and differing perspectives of the Tribes and the State can be respectfully debated and addressed.
Unfortunately, that no longer appears to be the case.
That MITSC, through a letter signed by the Executive Director and the Chair, opposed nominees to its own commission is inappropriate and unprecedented in recent Maine history. It is inappropriate and unprecedented for good reason: because a commission – any commission – weighing in on nominees poisons its neutrality and fundamentally undermines its ability to effectively do its job, fostering an inhospitable environment and creating a chilling effect among its members.
This approach is made worse by the fact that the letter, despite purporting to represent the views of the Commission broadly, is not supported by the entirety of the Commission and was not the result of any Commission vote. In fact, some Commission members apparently never saw the final letter before it was sent.
Further, that the Executive Director, a professional staff member who should be neutral in order to serve the interests of all Commission members, violated that neutrality by signing the letter is a disservice to members of the Commission who strongly disagree with the letter's sentiments, sending a troubling message that their perspectives are secondary and less important than that of other members.
Even more profoundly, it is deeply disturbing that the letter implies that anyone who has expressed concerns about a Tribal position is unacceptable and cannot serve on MITSC. Expressing a countervailing view does not make a person unqualified to serve on MITSC, an entity whose purpose is to have conversations about disagreements and to find common ground.
The State's nominees, Mr. Cuttler and Mr. Bronson, are people of great integrity with extensive experience serving as appointed officials in communities that border Tribal lands. Their experiences as municipal officials lend an important perspective – one that often does not receive the attention it deserves.
I am deeply disappointed to say that it appears MITSC is no longer a forum for diverse perspectives or for respectful and considered conversation and debate. Instead, MITSC appears to have become a rubber stamp for monolithic thought; where differing perspectives are not only unwelcome but are unacceptable; and where individuals who may respectfully voice a diverging viewpoint are to be criticized and marginalized, instead of embraced and heard.
As Gordon Nels Kramer, whose nomination to MITSC was advanced, recently wrote to the Judiciary Committee:
"The letter from the MITSC Commissioners to your Committee was very disappointing on a number of fronts, including the notion that all nominees, either state or tribal, need to all be speaking in unison on every matter that may come before the Commission. In my mind that is not the point of having a Commission with a variety of voices to arrive a consensus on issues of importance to ALL members being represented, both from the tribes and the state!"
He is right. I cannot – and will not – subject Mr. Cuttler and Mr. Bronson to this.
The Judiciary Committee, and the entire Legislature, should have grave concerns over the precedent this sets for the future.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 471)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross,
It has been an honor and privilege to serve in the Maine House of Representatives and represent the towns of Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Lamoine and the Cranberry Isles. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected professional opportunity that is not compatible with the Legislature, I must leave this office earlier than expected. Please accept this letter as my resignation effective immediately. Thank you to my constituents for the honor of representing them and thank you to my colleagues and the staff at the State House for working together on behalf of Maine people.
Sincerely,
S/Lynne Williams
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 470)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 9, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Appropriations and Financial Affairs L.D. 236 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support the Economic Development of the Fishing Industry and the Portland Harbor Dredging Project (BOND ISSUE) L.D. 367 An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation (BOND ISSUE)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1475) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MADIGAN of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MOONEN of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,sexual assault affects all communities in Maine and people of all races, genders and economic backgrounds, and over 14,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year and one in 5 Maine citizens will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, the effects of sexual violence have wide-ranging public health ramifications and societal costs, and survivors and their loved ones can experience consequences including mental health crises, substance use disorder, homelessness, lost wages and health care costs, among others; and
WHEREAS, sexual violence affects certain groups more often, and that disproportionate impact is related to historical experiences of marginalization and oppression, providing evidence that sexual assault is a tool of control and power; and
WHEREAS, systems of support for survivors of sexual assault often have inadequate resources, do not provide adequate options for justice and healing and retraumatize survivors; and
WHEREAS, widespread stigma and misconceptions around sexual violence result in low rates of reporting of crimes, increased isolation and shame for victims and the continuation of cultures of violence; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness in our communities about the causes of and solutions to sexual violence can lead to long-term positive cultural and systemic changes, and building a future free from sexual violence requires us to commit to making those changes; 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 April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to express our support for and encouragement of all those affected by sexual violence; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault as a token of our respect and support.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1468)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that "Resolve, to Require the Maine Board of Pharmacy to Review Work Practices and Treatment of Pharmacists," H.P. 173, L.D. 275, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the Special Study Table.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) the Bowdoin College Women's Basketball Team, of Brunswick, which won the 2024 New England Small College Athletic Conference Championship. This is the team's 10th title, which is the most in conference history. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1485)
(5-2) Grace Tetreault, of Bath, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Morse High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1758)
(5-3) Chase Roth-Wells, of Georgetown, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2024 graduating class of Morse High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1759)
(5-4) Betsy Nilsen, of South Portland, on his retirement from the South Portland School Department after 34 years of service as a Technology Teacher. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1760)
(5-5) Lucinda Peiffer, of South Portland, on the celebration of her 100th birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1761)
(5-6) Tom Robinson, of South Portland, on his retirement from the South Portland School Department after 30 years of service as a Special Education Teacher. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1762)
(5-7) Keegan Lathrop, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Class B Alpine Skiing Slalom State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1763)
(5-8) the Cape Elizabeth High School Robotics Team, which won Maine's 2024 VEX Robotics State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1764)
(5-9) Ben Raymond, of Cape Elizabeth, coach of the Cape Elizabeth High School Boys and Girls Swim Teams, who has been named Coach of the Year by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1765)
(5-10) John Williams, of Norway, on his 25 years of service as the Executive Director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, in Paris. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 962) Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative ANDREWS of Paris, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
(5-11) Karin Bos and Rick McHale, of Sidney, recipients 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;
(HLS 963) Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative NUTTING of Oakland.
(5-12) Hope M. Nadeau, of Madison, a senior at Madison Area Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 964) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-13) Madelaine Miller, of Norway, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 965) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative ANDREWS of Paris, Representative JACKSON of Oxford.
(5-14) Mackenzie R. Urban, of Jonesport, a senior at Jonesport-Beals High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 966) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-15) Abby Doughty, of Ashland, a senior at Ashland District School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 967) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-16) Hannah B. Lovely, of Fort Kent, a senior at Fort Kent Community High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 968) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-17) Samuel Dickey, of New Gloucester, a corrections officer with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on his retirement after 24 years of public service. Officer Dickey served the citizens of Cumberland County and Maine from February 11, 2000 to March 31, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 970) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
(5-18) Caitlin Sweeney, of Gray, a senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 971) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
(5-19) Hallie Firmage, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 972) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
(5-20) Edward H. Palmer, Sr., of Scarborough, who was named the South Portland Business Leader of the Year for 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 974) Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative BECK of South Portland, Representative DHALAC of South Portland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative KESSLER of South Portland, Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-21) Dorothy Reynolds Skolfield, of Weld, who is receiving the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality, and is celebrating her 100th birthday on May 14, 2024. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 975) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-22) Trey A. Reed, of Avon, a senior at Mt. Abram High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 976) Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-23) Uliana M. Fournier, of Fairfield, a senior at Winslow High School, who is a recipient of a 2024 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 977) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec.
In Memory of: (5-24) Jeanne Bagshaw Raymond, of Lewiston. For over 20 years, Mrs. Raymond was President of the No Name Pond Watershed Management Association. In 2007, the City of Lewiston recognized her for her commitment to the environment. She loved loons and regularly taught local children about them, and she supported the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council. She attended Calvary United Methodist Church. Mrs. Raymond will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 973) Presented by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Public Law (6-1) Representative BRENNAN for the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish the Commission to Study School Construction Policy and Funding (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1476) (L.D. 2285)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 462, section 4.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Resolve (6-2) Representative BRENNAN for the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Resolve, Directing the Maine Education Policy Research Institute to Review Certain Components of General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula (H.P. 1477) (L.D. 2286)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 118, section 2.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services" (S.P. 338) (L.D. 779) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-641) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-641).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-654) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" (S.P. 71) (L.D. 132) 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-654).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Licensing of Payroll Processors" (S.P. 903) (L.D. 2110) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-648) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force to Evaluate the Impact of Facility Fees on Patients to Improve Facility Fee Transparency and Notification and to Prohibit Facility Fees for Certain Services" (S.P. 987) (L.D. 2271) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-655) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-655).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act Regarding the Distribution of Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 572) (L.D. 1454) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-646) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-658) on Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Psilocybin Health Access Act" (S.P. 774) (L.D. 1914) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: 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-658).
_________________________________ (6-9) Five 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-649) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Insurers from Using Credit Information as a Factor in Certain Insurance Practices" (S.P. 950) (L.D. 2220)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Representatives:
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-649).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-928) on Bill "An Act to Review State Lands and Waterways That Have Sacred, Traditional or Other Significance to the Wabanaki People" (H.P. 863) (L.D. 1349) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-921) on Bill "An Act to Combat Racketeering in Scheduled Drugs by Certain Organizations" (H.P. 1412) (L.D. 2204) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome" (H.P. 432) (L.D. 663) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-916) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-915) on Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing" (H.P. 1022) (L.D. 1577) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Regarding Public Records Exceptions" (H.P. 1421) (L.D. 2215) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-920) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-922) on Bill "An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers" (H.P. 1462) (L.D. 2273) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-923) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-924) on Bill "An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets" (H.P. 779) (L.D. 1231) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-925) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-917) on Bill "An Act to Support Maine Businesses Through a Child Care Tax Credit and a Pass-through Entity Tax" (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1891) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-932) on Bill "An Act to Create Economic Opportunity for Wabanaki Nations Through Internet Gaming" (H.P. 1140) (L.D. 1777) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-933) on Bill "An Act to Create a Universal Exclusion List for All Forms of Gambling in the State" (H.P. 1339) (L.D. 2080) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Seven Members of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-929) on Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers by Licensing Home Building Contractors" (H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1929)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-930) on same Bill.
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Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass 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. 836) (L.D. 2014) Bill "An Act Regarding Spirits Price Regulation" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-659) (7-2) (S.P. 907) (L.D. 2114) Bill "An Act to Improve Patient Access to and Savings from Generic Drugs and Biosimilars" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-651) (7-3) (S.P. 955) (L.D. 2230) Bill "An Act to Change Department of Health and Human Services Rules Regarding Youth Camps to Major Substantive Rules" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-645) (7-4) (S.P. 986) (L.D. 2270) Bill "An Act to Create the Lincoln Mill Facilities District" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-650) (7-5) (S.P. 995) (L.D. 2280) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce Through Preapprenticeship Training Programs" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-657) (7-6) (H.P. 621) (L.D. 974) Bill "An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-927) (7-7) (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1975) Bill "An Act to Implement a Statewide Public Health Response to Substance Use and Amend the Laws Governing Scheduled Drugs" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-931) (7-8) (H.P. 1393) (L.D. 2178) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 20: Rules for the Licensure of Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-918) (7-9) (H.P. 1400) (L.D. 2186) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 30: Compliance Rules for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-919) (7-10) (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 2268) 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" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-926)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State (H.P. 970) (L.D. 1515)
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 Updating References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes (S.P. 850) (L.D. 2022)
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) An Act to Increase Participation by the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Federal Benefits for Which Children in the Custody of the Department May Be Eligible (H.P. 1337) (L.D. 2078)
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
(10-4) An Act to Protect Property Owners by Making Certain Changes to the Laws Governing the Use of Eminent Domain by Transmission and Distribution Utilities (S.P. 880) (L.D. 2087)
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
(10-5) An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Conduct an Inventory of Existing Forensic Examination Kits in the Possession of Law Enforcement (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 2129)
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
(10-6) An Act to Allow the Department of Corrections and County Jails to Comply with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (S.P. 970) (L.D. 2250)
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
(10-7) Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills (H.P. 1359) (L.D. 2135)
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 (10-8) An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders and Other Public Safety Professionals (S.P. 199) (L.D. 444) (10-9) An Act to Increase the Inclusion of Demographic Data from State Agencies in the Legislative Process (H.P. 928) (L.D. 1432) (10-10) An Act to Expand Property Tax Relief for Veterans and Their Survivors (H.P. 1116) (L.D. 1737) (10-11) An Act to Enhance the Use of Critical Incident Stress Management Teams and to Require Peer Team Support (H.P. 1121) (L.D. 1742) (10-12) An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families (H.P. 1202) (L.D. 1877) (10-13) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Motor Vehicles (S.P. 873) (L.D. 2072) (10-14) An Act Regarding the Current Use Valuation of Working Waterfront Property (H.P. 1384) (L.D. 2162) (10-15) An Act to Require Consumer Consent for Certain Generation Service Contract Renewals (S.P. 918) (L.D. 2163) (10-16) An Act to Establish the Maine-Island of Ireland Trade Commission and Improve Collaboration with the Island of Ireland (S.P. 919) (L.D. 2164) (10-17) An Act to Authorize a Stop-work Order Regarding an Activity That Is Creating an Immediate and Substantial Adverse Impact to a Protected Natural Resource (S.P. 971) (L.D. 2253) (10-18) An Act Regarding New Motor Vehicle Emissions Rules (H.P. 1451) (L.D. 2261)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-19) Resolve, to Study the Role of Natural Gas in an Equitable Clean Energy Transition for Maine (H.P. 1336) (L.D. 2077) (10-20) Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to Convey by Sale the Interests of the State in 3 Properties Located in Biddeford, Sanford and York (H.P. 1464) (L.D. 2277)
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. 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.
17. 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.
18. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Noah Hurd, of Waldo (HLS 900)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMES of Waldo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-842)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-843) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Tobacco Sales near Schools" (H.P. 1383) (L.D. 2157)
TABLED - March 21, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
20. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Addison Verrill, of Pittsfield (HLS 907)
TABLED - March 27, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
21. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute One Act Drama Team, of Pittsfield (HLS 908)
TABLED - March 27, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
22. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Lisbon/St. Dominic Competition Cheer Team (HLS 913)
TABLED - March 28, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASON of Lisbon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
23. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-391) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient Care" (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1639)
- 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-391). TABLED - March 28, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
24. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-887) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act Regarding Offshore Wind Terminals Located in Coastal Sand Dune Systems" (H.P. 1456) (L.D. 2266)
TABLED - April 1, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
25. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-617) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy (S.P. 339) (L.D. 780)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-617). TABLED - April 2, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
26. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Anne R. Stocco, of Belgrade (HLS 949)
TABLED - April 3, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-935) on Bill "An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair" (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1911) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-936) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-934) on Bill "An Act to Protect Farm Workers by Allowing Them to Organize for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining" (H.P. 330) (L.D. 525) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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(1-1) Resolve, to Fully Fund Nursing Homes (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 1000) (L.D. 2287)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Allow a Member of the Town of Perham Select Board to Facilitate the Election to Vacant Seats on the Select Board and to Approve and Sign Disbursement Warrants" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 1001) (L.D. 2288)
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, under suspension of the rules and WITHOUT REFERENCE to a Committee, the Bill READ TWICE and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
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. 1452) (L.D. 2262) Bill "An Act to Amend the Process for the Sale of Foreclosed Properties Due to Nonpayment of Taxes" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-939)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative MOONEN for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1478) (L.D. 2290)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Railroad Companies (H.P. 1245) (L.D. 1937)
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 Direct the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State (H.P. 1413) (L.D. 2205)
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 255: Workers' Compensation Fronting Companies, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance (H.P. 1432) (L.D. 2233)
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 (10-4) An Act to Add the State of Maine to the Compact for Licensing Physician Assistants (H.P. 1305) (L.D. 2043) (10-5) An Act to Implement Recommendations Resulting from the State Government Evaluation Act Review of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (H.P. 1454) (L.D. 2265)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (S.P. 71) (L.D. 132)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-2) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways for Creating a Psilocybin Services Program in Maine (S.P. 774) (L.D. 1914)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
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. 590) (L.D. 1471) Bill "An Act to Amend Provisions of the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-662) (7-2) (S.P. 870) (L.D. 2069) Bill "An Act to Amend the Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Applicants for Liquor Licenses and Certificates of Approval" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-663) (7-3) (S.P. 930) (L.D. 2191) Bill "An Act to Provide Relief to Small Businesses Affected by Severe Weather-related Events" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-661) (7-4) (S.P. 935) (L.D. 2199) Bill "An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-666) (7-5) (S.P. 960) (L.D. 2240) Bill "An Act to Implement Protections Against Deed Fraud" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-672) (7-6) (S.P. 990) (L.D. 2274) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-660)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Reproductive Autonomy (S.P. 339) (L.D. 780)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Establish the Commission to Study School Construction Policy and Funding (H.P. 1476) (L.D. 2285)
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 Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369 (H.P. 1287) (L.D. 2007)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-4) Resolve, Directing the Maine Education Policy Research Institute to Review Certain Components of General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula (H.P. 1477) (L.D. 2286)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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