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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Greg Huston, Calvary Chapel Belfast.
National Anthem by Nathan Henderson, Rumford.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Sarah Greven-Chaousis, PA-C, Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 937)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that a proposed committee amendment by the sponsor of a bill or resolve prepared as a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208 and printed as an L.D. must be filed by the sponsor of that L.D. and posted online on the Legislature’s website at least one business day before the committee hearing on that L.D.
Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Address Chronic Understaffing of State Government Positions" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1345) (L.D. 2121)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-913) in the House on April 3, 2024.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-913) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-676) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 472)
and accompanying veto, item (2-2)
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
April 9, 2024
The 131st Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 131st Legislature:
By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 2246, An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender.
L.D. 2246 would substantially amend Maine's Theft statute for the first time since 2002. The current statute sets out tiers based on the value of the theft and allows – but does not require – any third theft offense to be charged as a felony. L.D. 2246 would allow the third or subsequent theft to be charged as a felony only if the value of the theft is $500 or more.
Last fall, the Department of Public Safety released its annual "Crime in Maine - 2022" report that catalogued incidents reported to police departments across the state for the year. One note of concern in that report was the uptick from 2021 to 2022 in the number of reported thefts, particularly those categorized as "shoplifting" and "other larcenies". A December 2023 report by Forbes on the "Impact of Theft on Small Businesses and States" ranked Maine the third worst in the nation for the prevalence and impact of retail theft (behind Washington State and Washington D.C.). Moreover, within the past several months, there have been several news stories about local businesses suffering from theft. This is a serious problem in Maine and L.D. 2246 will do nothing to help. In fact, it's arguable that it will make it worse.
Among New England states there is only one that does not currently have a criminal statute that permits consideration of a prior conviction in charging subsequent offenses as a felony. That state, Vermont, recently advanced a stricter retail theft bill through their House of Representatives in response to an increase in retail thefts there. Rhode Island permits a second shoplifting offense to be charged as a felony if that second offense is for a theft of $100 or more. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire all permit a third theft to be charged as a felony, without regard to the value. L.D. 2246 would make Maine an outlier among New England states.
I recognize the desire to ensure that those who engage in petty crimes are not punished excessively or in a manner that is not commensurate to the crime. The Criminal Law Advisory Commission (CLAC) submitted a short letter (after the public hearing date) to point out that only felony offenses are eligible for probation. Imposing probationary terms can be a critical tool for addressing and are eligible for probation. Imposing probationary terms can be a critical tool for addressing and correcting a pattern of unlawful behavior. Limiting the ability of prosecutors to charge a third theft as a felony – and undermining the ability of the courts to impose terms of probation on a person who is committing repeated offenses – will take away an important tool to hold people accountable.
Finally, this bill was printed on March 5 and a public hearing was held on March 7, limiting the ability of many to have their voices heard. Since enactment, I have heard from Maine-based retailers upset at this proposed change who fear their losses will only grow if this bill becomes law. If we are going to make changes to our criminal code, there should be broad input from those impacted and a thorough review by CLAC before moving ahead.
For these reasons I am returning L.D. 2246 unsigned and vetoed.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The accompanying item An Act to Establish a Minimum Value Threshold for the Class C Crime of Theft by a Repeat Offender (H.P. 1442) (L.D. 2246)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1076)
MAINE SENATE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 9, 2024
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs: · Cedar Breeze Worster of Harrison for appointment, to the State Board of Education.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor and Housing: · Abraham Furth of Old Town for appointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Adria O. Horn of Pittston for reappointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Alexander Rodman Rogers of Manchester for reappointment, to the State Workforce Board, · Vaughan Woodruff of Pittsfield for reappointment, to the State Workforce Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1479)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill prohibiting the State from ceding authority over public health policies to any multinational entity.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Antonio Sylvain, of Lebanon, who won the Gold Medal in the Precision Machining Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1766)
(5-2) Brody Worth, of North Waterboro, who won the Silver Medal in the Automotive Collision Repair Tool Identification Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1767)
(5-3) Lorraine Parsons, of Hartford, 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 1768)
(5-4) Evan Kubrik, of Lebanon, who won the Gold Medal in the Technical Drafting Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1769)
(5-5) Riley Wright, of North Waterboro, who won the Gold Medal in the Fire Fighting Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1770)
(5-6) Janice Sweeney, of Jay, 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 1771)
(5-7) Lizabeth "Beth" Brunswick, of Rangeley, 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 1772)
(5-8) Audrey Hodge, of Rangeley, 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 1773)
(5-9) Susan Koob, of Rangeley, 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 1774)
(5-10) Edward Kafoury, of Rangeley, 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 1775)
(5-11) the paper mill workers of Jay, 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;
(SLS 1776)
(5-12) the Gammon Family Farm, of Peru, 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 1777)
(5-13) Annabelle Fearon, Nadiya Feroze, Trinity Grenier and Sloane Redan, of Portland, who won the Gold Medal in the Health Knowledge Bowl Team Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1778)
(5-14) Anthony Thy and Iainn Parker, of Biddeford, who won the Gold Medal in the Cyber Security Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1779)
(5-15) Julia Marquardt-Luesma, of Portland, who won the Gold Medal in the State Pin Design Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1780)
(5-16) Clifford and Vicki McKinley, of Westbrook, 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;
(SLS 1781)
(5-17) Ian Gallagher, of Portland, who won the Silver Medal in the Medical Math Competition at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1782)
(5-18) the Scarborough High School Girls Basketball team, which placed second in the Class AA South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1783)
(5-19) the Hollis Community Clothing Closet, 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 1784)
(5-20) Robert Stetson, of Biddeford, who won the Gold Medal in the Electrical Construction Wiring Knowledge Test at the 2024 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1785)
(5-21) Seth Thomas Quint, of Hodgdon, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Greater Houlton Christian Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1786)
(5-22) John Crumpton, Jr., of Oxford, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1787)
(5-23) Theresa Shaw, of Fryeburg, 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 1788)
(5-24) Christopher Pottle, of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop 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;
(SLS 1789)
(5-25) the Honorable Christopher Hall, of Bristol, who received the 2024 Francis Perkins Award from the Lincoln County Democratic Committee in recognition of his commitment to community service and dedication to Democratic ideals of fairness and equity. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1790)
(5-26) Wyatt Williams, of Saco, a member of Troop No. 310, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1791)
(5-27) Serae Fish, of Leeds, a student at Leavitt Area High School, who won the 55-meter Hurdles Event at the Class B State Indoor Track and Field Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1793)
(5-28) Stephen Pierre, of Turner, a student at Leavitt Area High School, who won the 55-meter Hurdles and Long Jump Events at the Class B State Indoor Track and Field Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1794)
(5-29) Thea Cannatella, of Woodstock, a 3rd-grader at Woodstock Elementary School, who is a recipient of a Horace Mann Art Award for her drawing of a flower in the calendar contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1795)
(5-30) Wayne and Roberta Seeley, of Edmunds Township, 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;
(SLS 1796)
(5-31) Jaydn Pingree, of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School and a member of the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1797)
(5-32) Bob Coolidge, of Greenwood, 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 1798)
(5-33) Cami Shields, of Smyrna Mills, a senior at Southern Aroostook 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;
(SLS 1799)
(5-34) Zoe Stilkey, of Portland, who placed second at the Chinese Speech Contest for Grades 9-12. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1800)
(5-35) Abbey Hafer, of Kennebunk, who won the Miss Maine Teen USA pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 969) Presented by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
(5-36) the Sanford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9935, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. The Sanford VFW Post 9935 was founded February 6, 1949 and its Auxiliary was founded that same year. Currently, the post has 270 members and the auxiliary has 75 members. The post's members are key partners on the Sanford Veterans Memorial Committee, help organize the annual Memorial Day Parade and provide the Honor Guard for the wreath-laying ceremony. The VFW was a major founder of the Southern Maine Cemetery Association and helped make possible the construction of the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery and the POW/MIA Memorial there. The post supports the greater Sanford community in many ways, including by providing high school and middle school scholarship programs, sponsoring chairs for the new warming center and offering public meals during Thanksgiving and Christmastime. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 978) Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.
(5-37) Steven M. Merrill, of Norway, on his retirement after 30 years of public service as an Oxford County Commissioner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 980) Presented by Representative JACKSON of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
(5-38) Brandon and Brayon Nguyen, of Bangor, students at Bangor High School, who were named one of three Grand Award winners at the 2024 Maine State Science Fair and will represent Maine at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Los Angeles, California. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 981) Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative RANA of Bangor, Representative SUPICA of Bangor.
In Memory of: (5-39) Phyllis Elizabeth Rocke Fuchs, of Brunswick. A librarian, Mrs. Fuchs cofounded a program of preschool story hours at the Curtis Memorial Library in 1966. She expanded the Curtis Memorial Library's collection of children's books, directed summer programs and performed story hours for over 30 years. In her retirement, among other pursuits, she read stories to Head Start children and reviewed books for Maine schools and libraries. Every Christmas Eve, she read stories of the season to children and their families, accompanied by a clarinetist and an an actor who pantomimed the stories. Mrs. Fuchs will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of over 68 years, Al, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1738)
(5-40) Hilda Ives Wiley, of Brunswick. Dr. Wiley was a practicing psychologist in the public schools in Boston, Massachusetts, before settling in Brunswick in 2007. In 2012, she joined the Brunswick School Department as a school psychologist, working at the Kate Furbish Elementary School and the Harriett Beecher Stowe Elementary School. She was recently awarded the Christopher Kaufman Award by the Maine Association of School Psychologists for being a dedicated clinician, an advocate for students and teachers and a champion of education. She volunteered as an educational surrogate for several children in the foster care system. She also volunteered for many years on the board of directors of the Carpenter's Boat Shop and served for 6 years as a member of the Church Council, in addition to other committees, at First Parish Church in Brunswick. Dr. Wiley will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1792)
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Order (6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Resolve, to Establish an Automotive Right to Repair Working Group (S.P. 1002) (L.D. 2289)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2023, S.P. 978.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support Farming in Maine by Extending the Deadline for Manufacturers of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Report on Those Products" (S.P. 796) (L.D. 1960) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-629) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-667) on Bill "An Act Requiring Health Care Providers to Engage in Fair Practices When Selling Medical Debt" (S.P. 908) (L.D. 2115) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-668) on same Bill.
Signed: 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-667).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State (S.P. 939) (L.D. 2202) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-675) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-675) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-675).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-674) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services" (S.P. 949) (L.D. 2219) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-674) Report. 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-674).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-665) on Bill "An Act Regarding Overtime Protections for Certain Maine Workers" (S.P. 230) (L.D. 513) Signed: Senator: 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-665).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-621) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit State Contracts with Companies Owned or Operated by the Government of the People's Republic of China" (S.P. 374) (L.D. 877) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-621).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers" (S.P. 682) (L.D. 1695) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-664) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-664).
_________________________________ (6-9) Seven Members of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-670) on Bill "An Act to Enhance the Predictability of Mandated Overtime for Pulp or Paper Manufacturing Facility Employees" (S.P. 719) (L.D. 1794)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-671) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator:
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-670).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-944) on Bill "An Act Regarding Educational Policies and Programs" (H.P. 219) (L.D. 345) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-943) on Bill "An Act to Expand the List of Crimes Eligible for a Post-judgment Motion to Seal Criminal History Record Information to Include Convictions for Possession and Cultivation of Marijuana" (H.P. 1435) (L.D. 2236) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-943) Report. _________________________________ 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. 197) (L.D. 416) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization" Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-669) (7-2) (H.P. 568) (L.D. 912) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Restore Historic Community Buildings" Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-938) (7-3) (H.P. 728) (L.D. 1156) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation" Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-937)
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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 Colleen Adams, of Sanford (HLS 788)
TABLED - March 6, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Samuel Dickey, of New Gloucester (HLS 970)
TABLED - April 9, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. PENDING - PASSAGE.
16. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-641) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESon Bill "An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services" (S.P. 338) (L.D. 779)
- In Senate, 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). TABLED - April 9, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
17. 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)
TABLED - April 9, 2024 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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1. 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)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-842) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-942) thereto. HELD at the Request of Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 17, 2024
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide Relief to Small Businesses, Landowners and Logging Contractors Affected by Severe Weather-related Events (S.P. 930) (L.D. 2191)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Create the Lincoln Mill Facilities District (S.P. 986) (L.D. 2270)
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 Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission (S.P. 990) (L.D. 2274)
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 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 (S.P. 1001) (L.D. 2288)
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) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (S.P. 590) (L.D. 1471)
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) Resolve, to Require a Stakeholder Group to Participate in the Development of Rules Regarding Youth Camps (S.P. 955) (L.D. 2230)
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, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State (S.P. 960) (L.D. 2240)
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 Regarding Spirits Price Review and Recommendations (S.P. 836) (L.D. 2014) (10-9) An Act to Amend the Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Applicants for Liquor Licenses and Certificates of Approval (S.P. 870) (L.D. 2069) (10-10) An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements for Certain Child Care Providers (S.P. 935) (L.D. 2199) (10-11) An Act to Strengthen Maine's Workforce Through Preapprenticeship Training Programs (S.P. 995) (L.D. 2280)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-12) Resolve, Directing the Superintendent of Insurance to Collect Data from Health Insurers Related to Prescription Drug Coverage of Generic Drugs and Biosimilars (S.P. 907) (L.D. 2114)
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. 2
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-946) on Bill "An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance for Medical Care" (H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1955) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-948) on Bill "An Act to Enact the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact" (H.P. 1364) (L.D. 2140) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947) on Bill "An Act to Change the Taxation of Rental Tangible Personal Property to Make It Consistent with the Predominant Method in Other States' Rental Industry Laws for Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 1278) (L.D. 2000) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Six Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-945) on Bill "An Act to Make Changes to the Farm and Open Space Tax Law" (H.P. 1060) (L.D. 1648)
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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. 1361) (L.D. 2137) Bill "An Act to Join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-949)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Prohibit Unfair Practices Related to the Collection of Medical Debt (S.P. 908) (L.D. 2115) (10-2) An Act to Address Chronic Understaffing of State Government Positions (H.P. 1345) (L.D. 2121)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-3) Resolve, to Establish an Automotive Right to Repair Working Group (S.P. 1002) (L.D. 2289)
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. 5
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. 729) (L.D. 1804) Bill "An Act to Provide Transparency and Accountability for Corporate Tax Expenditures" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-681) (7-2) (S.P. 875) (L.D. 2082) Bill "An Act to Ensure the Financial Stability of Behavioral Health Services Providers and Housing Assistance Providers"(EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-680) (7-3) (H.P. 1401) (L.D. 2187) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 10: Rules for the Administration of the Adult Use Cannabis Program, 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-952)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-951) on Bill "An Act to Include a Tribal Member in the Baxter State Park Authority" (H.P. 192) (L.D. 294) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-950) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Maine State Cemetery Preservation Commission" (H.P. 781) (L.D. 1233) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-3) Eight Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-954) on Bill "An Act Concerning Prior Authorizations for Health Care Provider Services" (H.P. 485) (L.D. 796)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-955) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-953) on Bill "An Act Regarding Health Care in the State" (H.P. 148) (L.D. 227) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-673) on Bill "An Act to Respect and Protect the Right to Food" (S.P. 739) (L.D. 1823) 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-673).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Medical Credit Card Providers" (S.P. 925) (L.D. 2174) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-678) 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-678).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-677) on Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act" (S.P. 812) (L.D. 1983) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-677).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Changes to the Legal Status of Scheduled Drugs (H.P. 1266) (L.D. 1975)
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, 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 (H.P. 1393) (L.D. 2178)
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 30: Compliance Rules for Adult Use Cannabis Establishments, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Cannabis Policy (H.P. 1400) (L.D. 2186)
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 Regarding Overtime Protections for Certain Salaried Employees (S.P. 230) (L.D. 513) (10-5) An Act to Increase Cybersecurity in Maine (S.P. 374) (L.D. 877) (10-6) An Act to Establish Minimum Pay for Educational Technicians and Other School Support Staff (H.P. 621) (L.D. 974) (10-7) 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) (10-8) An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing (H.P. 1022) (L.D. 1577) (10-9) An Act to Implement the Recommendations Regarding the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services (S.P. 949) (L.D. 2219) (10-10) An Act to Amend the Process for the Sale of Foreclosed Properties Due to Nonpayment of Taxes (H.P. 1452) (L.D. 2262) (10-11) An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission Regarding Foreign-trained Physicians Living in Maine to Establish a Sponsorship Program for Foreign-trained Physicians (H.P. 1458) (L.D. 2268) (10-12) An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers (H.P. 1462) (L.D. 2273)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
_________________________________ Resolves (10-13) Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills (H.P. 1359) (L.D. 2135) (10-14) Resolve, to Allow Ireland Farms, Inc. to Sue the State (S.P. 939) (L.D. 2202)
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. 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 610) (L.D. 1537) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution and to Provide Additional Funding" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-683)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act (H.P. 330) (L.D. 525) (10-2) An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets (H.P. 779) (L.D. 1231) (10-3) An Act to Protect Consumers by Licensing Home Building Contractors (H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1929) (10-4) An Act to Create a Universal Exclusion List for All Forms of Gambling in the State (H.P. 1339) (L.D. 2080)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-5) Resolve, to Require the Office of Tax Policy to Study the Adoption of a Pass-through Entity Income Tax (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1891)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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