29th Legislative Day

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

 

            Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

 

            Prayer by Pastor Matthew Ward, Charleston Church.

 

            National Anthem by Paul Rodgers, Heather Rodgers and Mariah Faunce, Charleston.

 

            Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Reading of the Journal of Friday, June 16, 2023.

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SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Safer Communities by Increasing the Punishment for Crimes Involving Fentanyl"

(S.P. 405)  (L.D. 986)

 

            Report "A" (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASSof the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby Report "B" (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY was READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-313) and ASKED for a Committee of Conference in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs"

(S.P. 614)  (L.D. 1551)

 

            Majority (10) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTEDon its former action whereby the Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION was READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-99) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-3)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Change the Length of Legislators' Terms to 4 Years

(H.P. 542)  (L.D. 852)

 

            Report "B" (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASSof the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "A"(6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-541) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-4)  Bill "An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails"

(H.P. 443)  (L.D. 674)

 

            Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-243) in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-5)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records Related to Firearms Owners"

(H.P. 401)  (L.D. 624)

 

            Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-522) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-6)  Bill "An Act to Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization to Self-insure for Automobile Insurance"

(H.P. 640)  (L.D. 1004)

 

            Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-478) in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-7)  Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children

(H.P. 466)  (L.D. 697)

 

            Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READand ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-237) in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with Report "B"(5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

            (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 217)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0002

 

 

June 15, 2023

 

The Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

 

Dear Clerk Hunt:

 

Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, Part 4, Chapter 163 2001 through 2006, I have reappointed Sarah Haggerty of Falmouth to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, effective immediately.

 

Should you have any questions regarding this reappointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

 

 

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ORDERS

 

            (4-1)  On motion of Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1295) (Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, RANA of Bangor, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec)

 

JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH ON JUNE 19, 2023

 

            WHEREAS,for 156 years, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, also known as Emancipation Day, Emancipation Celebration, Freedom Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Juneteenth, has been one of the most recognized African-American holiday observances in the United States; and

 

            WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the day freedom was proclaimed to all slaves in the South by Union General Gordon Granger, on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, more than 2 1/2 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln; and

 

            WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the determination of the first people from Africa, approximately 11,500,000 of whom survived the awful voyages across the Atlantic and who were brought to this country and enslaved in chattel slavery and whose descendants served as slaves for 200 years before the horrific institution of chattel slavery was abolished; and

 

            WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the United States;and

 

            WHEREAS, over 130 years after the Emancipation Proclamation and after years of informal annual celebration, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 by the President of the United States and the United States Congress; and

 

            WHEREAS, “Until All are Free, None are Free” is an oft-repeated maxim that can be used to highlight the significance of the end of the era of chattel slavery in the United States; and

 

            WHEREAS, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Maine in 2022; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth in order to advance racial equity, human dignity and justice; now, therefore, be it

 

            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, recognize the observance of Juneteenth on June 19, 2023, and encourage people in our State to participate in Juneteenth observances.

 

 

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

 

            In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

 

Recognizing:

 

            (5-1)  Ian Cottrell, of Stockton Springs, a member of Troop No. 102, 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 795)

 

 

            (5-2)  Kaydn Hansen, of Roxbury, a student at Mountain Valley Middle School, who won the 14U 99-pound division at the Maine State Freestyle Wrestling Championship and won the 14U 101-pound Greco Roman Wrestling division at the Phil Portuese Northeast Regional Championship, the first time a female wrestler from Maine has won this title.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 818)

 

 

            (5-3)  the Town of Waldoboro, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary.  Waldoboro was incorporated as a town in 1773 after about 30 years of settlement as a village named Broad Bay.  The town's early industry in shipbuilding, which once ranked Waldoboro as the sixth port in the United States, continued until steamships displaced sails in the early 1900s.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 871)

 

 

            (5-4)  Chuck Hays, of Manchester, who is retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer of MaineGeneral Health.  In 1995, Mr. Hays joined what is now the State's third-largest health care system, MaineGeneral Health.  In the more than 20 years since Mid-Maine Health System joined Kennebec Valley Health System to become MaineGeneral Health, he has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility.  As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, he headed the team responsible for the construction and operation of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, which opened in July 2007.  In October 2007, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of MaineGeneral Medical Center.  In 2013, he became President and Chief Executive Officer of the parent company, MaineGeneral Health.  Under his leadership, MaineGeneral Medical Center has been recognized with many distinguished national quality awards and has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the world for 2022 and 2023 by Newsweek Magazine.  He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Professionals, Maine Hospital Association and American Hospital Association and currently serves on the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Board, Kennebec Savings Bank Board, serving as Vice Chair, Alfond Youth and Community Center Board, Maine Health and Higher Education Funding Authority and Maine Dartmouth Residency Board.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

 

(SLS 872)

 

 

            (5-5)  Bennett W. Gibson, of North Waterboro, a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, who received the prestigious Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 873)

 

 

            (5-6)  Mark Karter, of Gorham, who is retiring from coaching the Gorham High School Boys Basketball Team after 10 years of coaching the team and 40 years of coaching overall, including 9 years in Rumford and 21 years in Westbrook.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 874)

 

 

            (5-7)  Ping Ke Ho, of Gorham, who is retiring after 26 years of service with the Portland Public Schools Transportation Department.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 875)

 

 

            (5-8)  Terese Myatt, of Portland, who is retiring after 23 years of service as an educator at Portland High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 876)

 

 

            (5-9)  Cary Drake, of York, who placed second in the 1,600 Meter Run Event at the New England Interscholastic Girls Track and Field Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 878)

 

 

            (5-10)  Matt Charpentier, of York, who placed second in both the Discus Event and the Shot Put Event at the New England Interscholastic Boys Track and Field Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 879)

 

 

            (5-11)  Maureen Fox, of Portland, who is retiring after 23 years as an educator at the Multilingual and Multicultural Center of the Portland Public Schools.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 880)

 

 

            (5-12)  Ann Hanna, of Portland, who is retiring after 33 years of service as Principal of Gerald E. Talbot Community School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 881)

 

 

            (5-13)  Harry Madsen, of Portland, who is retiring after 22 years of service as an education technician at King Middle School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(SLS 882)

 

 

            (5-14)  Leslie McMahan, of Georgetown, who is retiring after 30 years of service as the School Secretary at the Georgetown School.  In that role, she mended sick and injured kids, held a careful financial rein on spending and took on the role of school nurse.  In her 30 years, she worked through several administrative changes, from the transition of School Union 47 to AOS 98 to managing a school population decline from over 100 students to 55 students.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 470)

Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

 

 

            (5-15)  Mufalo Chitam, of Old Orchard Beach, Executive Director of the Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition, who has received Spurwink's 2023 Humanitarian Award.  Ms. Chitam represents over 93 groups dedicated to advocating for immigrants in Maine, including direct services, constituency and advocacy organizations.  She has been integral in building a strong network of support for immigrant Mainers, thereby improving the quality of life for all in the State.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 503)

Presented by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

 

 

            (5-16)  Donald and Cindy Blanchette, of Woodland, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 504)

Presented by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.

 

 

            (5-17)  Laura Lowe, of Waterboro, 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;

 

(HLS 505)

Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.

 

 

            (5-18)  Stephen Welsh, of Lewiston, a sheriff's deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, on his retirement after 24 years of service with the office.  Deputy Sheriff Welsh served as a patrol deputy, was assigned to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency task force for several years and most recently was a Marine Patrol Deputy in the Town of Harpswell.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

 

(HLS 507)

Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representative ABDI of Lewiston, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston.

 

 

In Memory of:

 

            (5-19)  Ann "Sunny" Murray Mason, of Gorham.  Mrs. Mason was a mathematics teacher at Westbrook High School, where she taught for many years.  Mrs. Mason will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of  58 years, Craig, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 877)

 

 

            (5-20)  Bruce Gullifer, of Scarborough.  Mr. Gullifer was an employee of the Town of Scarborough for over 30 years, becoming the Community Service Director.  He was responsible for hosting all the town events and organizing new town projects, including the annual Summerfest, and pushing for major public use improvements like the Skate Park, Eastern Trail, Memorial Field and Wiley Field.  He also coached the Scarborough High School Varsity Soccer Team from 1990 to 1998.  Mr. Gullifer will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(SLS 883)

 

 

            (5-21)  Lois C. Stack, of Portland.  Dr. Stack worked as Director of Research in social psychology at Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, New York and later as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Syracuse University and as an instructor at the Upstate Medical Center School of Nursing.  She served as President of the Syracuse Rose Society, was an active member of the Social Arts Club and was a docent at the Everson Museum.  In 2014, she moved to the Atrium at the Cedars in Portland.  Dr. Stack will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 884)

 

 

            (5-22)  Kay Dawna Mosher, of Gorham.  Mrs. Mosher taught at Sayre High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to Aberdeen, Maryland and later to Portland, where she taught at Portland High School.  In 1959, she moved to Gorham.  Attending the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, she served as a member of the Choir, Couples Club and Merger Study Committee and as a Sunday School teacher.  She was a member of the Westbrook Women's Club, Jaycee Wives and Women's Literary Union.  In 1968, she helped create the Gorham Cooperative Nursery School.  As her children got involved in music, she became active with the Portland Symphony Supporters and was a charter member of the University of Southern Maine Music School Scholarship Gala.  She also served on a committee that established the Gorham Land Trust and was a member of the University of Maine Women's Alumni.  Mrs. Mosher will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 67 years, Abbott, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 885)

 

 

            (5-23)  Margaret Pelletier Peirce, of Scarborough.  Mrs. Peirce owned and operated the Dirigo Bridge Club in Bangor for years and was a certified American Contract Bridge League Director.  A Diamond Life Master bridge player, she enjoyed traveling to and successfully competing in regional and national tournaments.  Mrs. Peirce will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

 

(SLS 886)

 

 

            (5-24)  Paul Dana Weeks, of Gorham.  Mr. Weeks was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II, and of the United States Air Force Reserve.  He worked for many years for Equifax, retiring in 1989.  He was a longtime member of the Gorham Lions Club, for which he volunteered during the summer antique car show and performed as a clown in the Gorham 4th of July Parade.  Mr. Weeks will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 70 years, Patricia, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(SLS 887)

 

 

            (5-25)  Eugene Keene, of Auburn.  Mr. Keene was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1955 to 1960.  Returning to Maine, he served the City of Auburn as assistant superintendent of the Parks and Recreation Department for 30 years.  There he initiated a youth football program and also coached baseball for the Auburn Suburban Little League for many years.  Mr. Keene will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 68 years, Marlene, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

 

(HLS 506)

Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative LEE of Auburn, Representative LIBBY of Auburn, Representative SHAW of Auburn.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Address the Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Children with Disabilities in Maine" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 371)  (L.D. 874)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    INGWERSEN of York
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-343) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-587) on Bill "An Act to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of the Maine Information and Analysis Center"

(H.P. 947)  (L.D. 1492)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-581) on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Elementary and Secondary Education System by Clarifying Purposes and Procedures for Reviews of Schools"

(H.P. 916)  (L.D. 1420)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-582) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Offshore Wind Energy Development"

(H.P. 1209)  (L.D. 1884)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    BOYLE of Gorham
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-588) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    PAUL of Winterport

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-583) on Bill "An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells"

(H.P. 943)  (L.D. 1488)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    INGWERSEN of York

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-586) on Bill "An Act to Support Emergency Housing Facility Construction, Renovation and Acquisition Statewide by Creating a Matching Grant Program"

(H.P. 1176)  (L.D. 1844)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland
                                    VITELLI of Sagadahoc

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    GATTINE of Westbrook
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    RANA of Bangor
                                    STOVER of Boothbay

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    BLIER of Buxton
                                    BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                    CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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            (6-7)  Majority Report of the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-579) on Bill "An Act to Create the Stable Home Fund Program" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 992)  (L.D. 1540)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland
                                    VITELLI of Sagadahoc

            Representatives:
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    BLIER of Buxton
                                    CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                    GATTINE of Westbrook
                                    GOLEK of Harpswell
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    RANA of Bangor

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-580) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representative:
                                    MORRIS of Turner

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            (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-590) on Bill "An Act to Clarify Immunity from Liability for Municipalities Engaged in Recycling Activities"

(H.P. 799)  (L.D. 1251)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.

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            (6-9)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Exclusion Amount in the Estate Tax"

(H.P. 852)  (L.D. 1338)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    LIBBY of Auburn
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-585) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor

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            (6-10)  Five Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-584) on Bill "An Act to Provide Financial Relief for Certain Volunteers Under the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows and the Maine Climate Corps"

(H.P. 1018)  (L.D. 1573)

 

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor

            Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

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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. 715)  (L.D. 1790) Bill "An Act Removing the Statute of Limitations on Criminal and Civil Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of Minors"  Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-342)

 

            (7-2)  (H.P. 220)  (L.D. 346) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Requirements for Family Caregivers"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-577)

 

            (7-3)  (H.P. 902)  (L.D. 1406) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-589)

 

            (7-4)  (H.P. 1124)  (L.D. 1745) Bill "An Act to Support Public Health by Protecting Certain Activities Conducted Under Comprehensive Community Drug Checking Initiatives"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-578)

 

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ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Facilitate Communication Between Pro Se Defendants and Prosecutors While Protecting the Rights of Those Defendants

 

 

(S.P. 244)  (L.D. 576)
(C. "A" S-339)

 

 

            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 Facilitate the Management of Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge at the State-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill

(S.P. 276)  (L.D. 718)
(C. "A" S-330)

 

 

            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 Ban the Video Hosting Service TikTok on All State-owned Devices

(H.P. 643)  (L.D. 1007)
(C. "A" H-570)

 

 

            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 Eliminate the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund and to Provide Needs-based Low-income Assistance

(S.P. 91)  (L.D. 187)
(C. "A" S-133)

 

            (10-5)  An Act Regarding Legal Representation for Residents Facing Eviction

(S.P. 151)  (L.D. 330)
(C. "A" S-340)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Clarify and Amend the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Licensing Laws

(H.P. 271)  (L.D. 438)
(C. "A" H-556)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail

(H.P. 309)  (L.D. 492)
(C. "A" H-557)

 

            (10-8)  An Act to Promote Seamless and Flexible Home and Community Supports Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or Autism

(H.P. 428)  (L.D. 659)
(C. "A" H-558)

 

            (10-9)  An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules

(H.P. 516)  (L.D. 827)
(C. "A" H-322)

 

            (10-10)  An Act to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the State

(H.P. 687)  (L.D. 1092)
(C. "A" H-574)

 

            (10-11)  An Act to Ensure the Quality of Bottled Water

(H.P. 796)  (L.D. 1248)
(H. "A" H-483 to C. "A" H-389)

 

            (10-12)  An Act to Exempt Utility Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax

(H.P. 828)  (L.D. 1303)
(S. "A" S-334 to C. "A" H-524)

 

            (10-13)  An Act to Ensure the Accuracy of Vital Records with Respect to Gender

(H.P. 962)  (L.D. 1507)
(C. "A" H-559)

 

            (10-14)  An Act to Advance the State's Public Transit Systems by Reinvigorating the Public Transit Advisory Council

(H.P. 1004)  (L.D. 1559)
(C. "A" H-568)

 

            (10-15)  An Act to Amend the Law Governing Special Motions to Dismiss to Include Workplace and Title IX Claims

(S.P. 623)  (L.D. 1592)

 

            (10-16)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board on Financial Health of Ambulance Services

(S.P. 634)  (L.D. 1602)
(C. "A" S-338)

 

            (10-17)  An Act to Clarify the Procedure for Amending the Birth Certificate of an Adult to Recognize a Parent Not Known or Listed at the Time of Birth

(H.P. 1049)  (L.D. 1624)
(C. "A" H-567)

 

            (10-18)  An Act to Create Greater Transparency for Facility Fees Charged by Health Care Providers and to Establish the Task Force to Evaluate the Impact of Facility Fees on Patients

(S.P. 720)  (L.D. 1795)
(C. "A" S-335)

 

            (10-19)  An Act to Support Maine Forest Workers' Right to Work in Maine by Improving Labor Standards

(S.P. 758)  (L.D. 1874)
(S. "A" S-341)

 

            (10-20)  An Act to Amend the Membership of the Somerset Woods Trustees

(H.P. 1265)  (L.D. 1968)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-21)  Resolve, to Modify Security Screenings in the State House and Implement Security Screenings in the Burton M. Cross Building

(H.P. 695)  (L.D. 1100)
(S. "A" S-337 to C. "A" H-448)

 

            (10-22)  Resolve, to Study the Effect of Current Laws and Rules on the Expansion of Broadband

(S.P. 574)  (L.D. 1456)
(C. "A" S-336)

 

            (10-23)  Resolve, Directing the Office of Tax Policy to Study Maine's Mining Excise Tax

(H.P. 1185)  (L.D. 1855)
(C. "A" H-572)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

            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.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon

(SLS 81)

 

- In Senate, READ and PASSED.

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.

TABLED - February 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Joint Order, Directing the Joint Select Committee on Housing to Study the Foreclosure Process in the State

(H.P. 372)

 

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.

TABLED - February 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

3.         Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Jacqueline M. Labbe, of Minot

(HLS 82)

 

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.

TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

 

 

 

 

 

4.         JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

(S.P. 461)

 

- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.

TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

 

 

 

 

 

5.         Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 251)  (L.D. 418)

 

- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.

TABLED - March 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

6.         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)

 

TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

7.         Joint Order, Propounding Questions to the Supreme Judicial Court Regarding the Processing of Citizen-initiated Legislation

(H.P. 1158)

 

TABLED - April 27, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program"

(H.P. 123)  (L.D. 199)

 

TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

9.         HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues"

(H.P. 56)  (L.D. 88)

 

TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

10.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Joyce Rhoades, of Topsfield

(HLS 342)

 

TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

11.       Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine"

(H.P. 346)  (L.D. 541)

 

- In House, Minority (2) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTEDon May 4, 2023.

- In Senate, Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - May 18, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Bangor.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

12.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Enrollment Requirement for Minor Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status"

(S.P. 328)  (L.D. 769)

 

- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

13.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services"

(H.P. 311)  (L.D. 494)

 

TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

14.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-279) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation"

(H.P. 857)  (L.D. 1343)

 

TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

15.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Health Care Services Without Parental Consent"

(H.P. 1154)  (L.D. 1809)

 

TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

16.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-338)- Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System"

(H.P. 262)  (L.D. 429)

 

TABLED - June 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport.

 

 

 

 

 

17.       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)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

18.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Support Extraction of Common Minerals by Amending the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act"

(H.P. 877)  (L.D. 1363)

 

TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - Motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.

 

 

 

 

 

19.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Shortage of Municipal Emergency Medical Services Personnel by Removing Certain Vaccination Requirements"

(H.P. 378)  (L.D. 601)

 

TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

20.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) - Report "C"(1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-387)- Report "D" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-388) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic Communication"

(H.P. 797)  (L.D. 1249)

 

TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

21.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Position Between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services on Early Childhood Education Matters"

(H.P. 595)  (L.D. 948)

 

TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

22.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bill Patterson, of Dexter

(HLS 459)

 

TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

23.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-222) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and to Create the Crime of Aggravated Endangering the Welfare of a Child"

(S.P. 319)  (L.D. 761)

 

- 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-222).

TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

24.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect a Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion"

(S.P. 330)  (L.D. 771)

 

- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

25.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services"

(H.P. 393)  (L.D. 616)

 

TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

26.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATIONon Bill "An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night"

(H.P. 489)  (L.D. 800)

 

TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

27.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-255) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESon Bill "An Act to Reduce Child Care Provider Regulation"

(S.P. 693)  (L.D. 1729)

 

- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

28.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Food Sovereignty Act"

(H.P. 1251)  (L.D. 1947)

 

TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

29.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-462) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESon Bill "An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences"

(H.P. 874)  (L.D. 1360)

 

TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

30.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-434)- Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Insurance Coverage for a Second Opinion If a Health Care Provider Recommends an Abortion for Health or Safety Reasons"

(H.P. 630)  (L.D. 995)

 

TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

31.       Bill "An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction"

(H.P. 329)  (L.D. 524)

 

- In House, House Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was READ and ACCEPTED on June 12, 2023.

- In Senate, Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-122) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

32.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-493) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Fees and Related Conservation Efforts to Protect Soils and Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat from Solar and Wind Energy Development and High-impact Electric Transmission Lines Under the Site Location of Development Laws"

(H.P. 1206)  (L.D. 1881)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

33.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments"

(H.P. 335)  (L.D. 530)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

34.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTon Bill "An Act to Improve the Local Referendum Process by Increasing the Percentage of the Population Required to Submit a Local Referendum Question"

(H.P. 870)  (L.D. 1356)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

35.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-472) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Assess a Slip Fee on Megayachts Registered in Overseas Tax Havens"

(H.P. 749)  (L.D. 1177)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George.

PENDING - Motion of Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.

 

 

 

 

 

36.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-510) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSon RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Timing of Judicial Review of the Determination of the Validity of Written Petitions

(H.P. 648)  (L.D. 1012)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

37.       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)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

38.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435)- Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-436) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance"

(H.P. 582)  (L.D. 935)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

39.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465) - Report "C"(2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-466)- Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prevent Coerced Abortion"

(H.P. 757)  (L.D. 1197)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

40.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A"(8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-515) - Report "C"(1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-516)- Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Require an Ultrasound and Certain Counseling Before an Abortion"

(H.P. 1039)  (L.D. 1614)

 

TABLED - June 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

41.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-532) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs"

(H.P. 1160)  (L.D. 1814)

 

TABLED - June 15, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

42.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Naldo Gagnon, of Raymond

(HLS 497)

 

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

43.       Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of the Honorable Herbert E. Clark, of Millinocket

(HLS 485)

 

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative JAVNER of Chester.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

 

 

 

 

 

44.       HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-569) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reform the State's Adult Use Cannabis Seed-to-sale Tracking System to Allow for Canopy Tagging"

(H.P. 984)  (L.D. 1529)

 

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

45.       Bill "An Act Regarding Incarcerated Individuals and Legislative Apportionment"

(H.P. 1093)  (L.D. 1704)

 

- In House, Majority (10) 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-446) on June 14, 2023.

- In Senate, Minority (1) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

46.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-257) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-258)- Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons"

(S.P. 14)  (L.D. 22)

 

- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-258).

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

47.       SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-318) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-319)- Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons"

(S.P. 250)  (L.D. 582)

 

- 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-318).

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

48.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-562) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-563)- Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Establish a Recall Process for Public School Board Members"

(H.P. 939)  (L.D. 1443)

 

TABLED - June 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 1

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Modernize the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program"

(H.P. 556)  (L.D. 900)

 

            Majority (12) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-497) in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (1) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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Non-Concurrent Matter

 

 

            (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices"

(H.P. 854)  (L.D. 1340)

 

            Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-512) in the House on June 15, 2023.

 

            Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 2

 

ENACTORS

 

Emergency Measure

 

            (10-1)  An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services Organizations

(H.P. 331)  (L.D. 526)
(C. "A" H-528)

 

 

            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

 

            (10-2)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Working Group to Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the Legislature

(H.P. 538)  (L.D. 849)
(C. "A" H-530)

 

            (10-3)  An Act to Increase Transparency in Municipal Ballot Referenda Expenditures

(H.P. 850)  (L.D. 1336)
(C. "A" H-544)

 

            (10-4)  An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta

(H.P. 889)  (L.D. 1375)
(C. "A" H-308)

 

            (10-5)  An Act to Allow Certain Social Workers to Diagnose Organic Mental Illnesses

(H.P. 895)  (L.D. 1400)
(H. "A" H-423 to C. "A" H-203)

 

            (10-6)  An Act to Protect Access to Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

(H.P. 1013)  (L.D. 1568)
(C. "A" H-542)

 

            (10-7)  An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program

(S.P. 669)  (L.D. 1664)
(H. "A" H-535 to C. "A" S-209)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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Resolves

 

            (10-8)  Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Investigate Time-of-use Rates

(H.P. 347)  (L.D. 542)
(H. "A" H-526 to C. "A" H-277)

 

            (10-9)  Resolve, to Establish a Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant Pilot Program

(H.P. 1187)  (L.D. 1857)
(H. "A" H-571 to C. "A" H-539)

 

 

            Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 3

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Ensure a Sustainable Electric Grid"

(H.P. 1141)  (L.D. 1778)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    BOYLE of Gorham
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-607) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    PAUL of Winterport

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Regulate Outdoor Lighting"

(H.P. 1177)  (L.D. 1845)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    LYFORD of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
                                    BELL of Yarmouth
                                    BRIDGEO of Augusta
                                    CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                    DOUDERA of Camden
                                    HOBBS of Wells
                                    SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips
                                    WOODSOME of Waterboro

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-606) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    O'NEIL of Saco

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-595) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Barriers to Housing by Prohibiting Tenant Application Fees"

(H.P. 460)  (L.D. 691)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-600) on Bill "An Act to Advance Justice in Sentencing by Amending the Laws Governing the Maine Criminal Justice Sentencing Institute and Increasing Funding for Meetings of the Institute"

(H.P. 990)  (L.D. 1535)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report.

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-602) on Bill "An Act to Enable Confirmatory Adoption"

(H.P. 1221)  (L.D. 1906)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-602) Report.

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            (6-6)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Eliminate Private Donations to the Maine Clean Election Fund"

(H.P. 1087)  (L.D. 1698)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    COLLINGS of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MONTELL of Gardiner
                                    RIELLY of Westbrook
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-604) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 4

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-350) on Bill "An Act to Protect Certain Private Emergency Services Personnel from Liability Under the Maine Tort Claims Act"

(S.P. 342)  (L.D. 783)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HENDERSON of Rumford

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass 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-350).

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-349) on Bill "An Act to Limit the Immunity of Charitable Organizations"

(S.P. 530)  (L.D. 1312)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    CARNEY of Cumberland
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    MOONEN of Portland
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HAGGAN of Hampden
                                    KUHN of Falmouth
                                    LEE of Auburn
                                    MORIARTY of Cumberland
                                    RECKITT of South Portland
                                    SHEEHAN of Biddeford

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    POIRIER of Skowhegan

            Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-349) 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-349).

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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. 504)  (L.D. 1223) Bill "An Act to Clarify Cost Allocations and Insurance in the Joint Use of Public Utility Equipment"  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-348)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 622)  (L.D. 1591) Bill "An Act to Promote Economic Reuse of Contaminated Land Through Clean Energy Development"  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-353)

 

            (7-3)  (S.P. 658)  (L.D. 1653) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Allow Persons Under Guardianship for Mental Illness to Be Electors and to Protect All Electors from Harassment and Intimidation  Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-366)

 

            (7-4)  (S.P. 671)  (L.D. 1666) Bill "An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by Updating the State Supplement and Removing Marriage Disincentives"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-363)

 

            (7-5)  (S.P. 679)  (L.D. 1692) Bill "An Act to Create the Guilford-Sangerville Utilities District" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-354)

 

            (7-6)  (S.P. 717)  (L.D. 1792) Resolve, to Establish the Rural Health Services Task Force  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-364)

 

            (7-7)  (S.P. 727)  (L.D. 1802) Bill "An Act to Add Certain Volunteer Firefighters to the Definition of 'Volunteer Firefighter'"  Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-356)

 

            (7-8)  (S.P. 780)  (L.D. 1918) Bill "An Act to Modernize Maine's Business Incentive Programs by Creating the Dirigo Business Incentives Program and Eliminating Certain Other Tax Incentive Programs"  Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-355)

 

            (7-9)  (S.P. 809)  (L.D. 1980) Bill "An Act to Improve Election Laws and Notarial Laws"  Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-365)

 

            (7-10)  (H.P. 154)  (L.D. 233) Bill "An Act to Ensure Efficiency in Petitions Reviewed by the Secretary of State by Clarifying Deadlines Related to Those Petitions"  Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-613)

 

            (7-11)  (H.P. 413)  (L.D. 636) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to License and Ensure the Quality of Personal Care Agencies"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-617)

 

            (7-12)  (H.P. 478)  (L.D. 709) Bill "An Act to Support Home Share Programming for Seniors"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-616)

 

            (7-13)  (H.P. 482)  (L.D. 713) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Dedicate a Portion of Sales and Use Taxes from All Motor Vehicle Sales and Motor Vehicle-related Sales to the Highway Fund for Road and Bridge Capital Improvements  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-611)

 

            (7-14)  (H.P. 701)  (L.D. 1105) Bill "An Act to Ensure Lower Costs and Consumer Protections for Patients by Prohibiting Certain Billing Practices"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-609)

 

            (7-15)  (H.P. 702)  (L.D. 1106) Bill "An Act to Improve the Transition to Adult Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-615)

 

            (7-16)  (H.P. 764)  (L.D. 1204) Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Closing Coverage Gaps in the MaineCare Program for Incarcerated Persons"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-614)

 

            (7-17)  (H.P. 834)  (L.D. 1309) Bill "An Act to Clarify Requirements for Payment of Tuition for Children with Disabilities by the Department of Education's Child Development Services System" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-612)

 

            (7-18)  (H.P. 983)  (L.D. 1528) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program and Convene a Work Group Regarding the Provision of Services by the Child Development Services System  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-594)

 

            (7-19)  (H.P. 1098)  (L.D. 1709) Bill "An Act to Establish a Baseline of Consistency and Safety for the Operation of Construction Cranes and Elevators"  Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-593)

 

            (7-20)  (H.P. 1101)  (L.D. 1712) Bill "An Act Regarding Driver's Licenses for Individuals in Foster Care"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-619)

 

            (7-21)  (H.P. 1102)  (L.D. 1713) Bill "An Act to Update Electrical Education and Other Licensure Requirements for Electricians"  Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-592)

 

            (7-22)  (H.P. 1103)  (L.D. 1714) Bill "An Act to Create a Sustainable Funding Source for Recovery Community Centers Using a Percentage of the Adult Use Cannabis Tax Revenue"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-620)

 

            (7-23)  (H.P. 1144)  (L.D. 1781) Bill "An Act to Establish the Homeless Substance Use Disorder Service Program" (EMERGENCY)  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-618)

 

            (7-24)  (H.P. 1260)  (L.D. 1958) Bill "An Act to Provide the Mi'kmaq Nation with Sales Tax Revenue for Sales Occurring on Mi'kmaq Nation Territory"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-610)

 

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State of Maine
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131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 6

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-344) on Bill "An Act to Standardize Requirements Between Boards of Visitors for County Jails and Department of Corrections Correctional Facilities"

(S.P. 643)  (L.D. 1626)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

            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-344).

 

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-357) on Bill "An Act to Enact the Beneficial Electrification Policy Act"

(S.P. 688)  (L.D. 1724)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    BOYLE of Gorham
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    PAUL of Winterport
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            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-357).

 

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-351) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Review and Procurement Process for Nonwires Alternatives"

(S.P. 762)  (L.D. 1887)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    BOYLE of Gorham
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-352) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    PAUL of Winterport

            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-351).

 

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            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Private Funding of Elections"

(S.P. 753)  (L.D. 1869)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    COLLINGS of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MONTELL of Gardiner
                                    RIELLY of Westbrook
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-368) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

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            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-367) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting for Governor, State Senator and State Representative

(S.P. 779)  (L.D. 1917)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    COLLINGS of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MONTELL of Gardiner
                                    RIELLY of Westbrook
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the RESOLUTION PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-367).

 

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State of Maine
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131st Legislature
First Special Session
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 7

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-629) on Bill "An Act to Promote a Diverse, More Experienced Construction Workforce and Ensure High-quality Careers by Increasing Registered Apprenticeship Programs"

(H.P. 991)  (L.D. 1539)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot
                                    DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    ROEDER of Bangor
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    RUSSELL of Verona Island
                                    SKOLD of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                    DRINKWATER of Milford
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips

_________________________________

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor"

(H.P. 465)  (L.D. 696)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    NANGLE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    STOVER of Boothbay
                                    ABDI of Lewiston
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    DHALAC of South Portland
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-631) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    LYFORD of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-624) on Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States

(H.P. 665)  (L.D. 1029)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    NANGLE of Cumberland
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    STOVER of Boothbay
                                    ADAMS of Lebanon
                                    COPELAND of Saco
                                    GREENWOOD of Wales
                                    PAULHUS of Bath
                                    POMERLEAU of Standish
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle

_________________________________

 

            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Return the Sales Tax Rate to 5 Percent"

(H.P. 1126)  (L.D. 1747)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    LIBBY of Auburn
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-628) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

_________________________________

 

            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-625) on Bill "An Act to Address the Recent Mill Closure in the Town of Jay by Providing Funds to Offset Property Tax Loss"

(H.P. 1256)  (L.D. 1954)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    CHIPMAN of Cumberland
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RANA of Bangor
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    LIBBY of Auburn

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 8

 

 

 

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. 275)  (L.D. 717) Bill "An Act to Adopt the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-373)

 

            (7-2)  (S.P. 289)  (L.D. 731) Bill "An Act Regarding the Licensing of Persons to Conduct Advance Deposit Wagering"  Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-381)

 

            (7-3)  (S.P. 513)  (L.D. 1276) Bill "An Act to Create and Sustain Jobs and Affordable Housing Through the Development of Cooperatives and Employee-owned Businesses"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-370)

 

            (7-4)  (S.P. 571)  (L.D. 1453) Bill "An Act to Amend the Physical Therapist Practice Laws"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-371)

 

            (7-5)  (S.P. 694)  (L.D. 1749) Bill "An Act to Establish the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact"  Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-372)

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 9

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enact the Curriculum Transparency Act"

(H.P. 714)  (L.D. 1129)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-641) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-638) on Bill "An Act to Reform the School Budget Referendum Process by Limiting the Circumstances in Which Referenda Occur"

(H.P. 1127)  (L.D. 1748)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham

_________________________________

 

            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Photograph Identification for Voting"

(H.P. 879)  (L.D. 1365)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    COLLINGS of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MONTELL of Gardiner
                                    RIELLY of Westbrook
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-637) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

_________________________________

 

            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-635) on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma"

(H.P. 1146)  (L.D. 1783)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    HICKMAN of Kennebec
                                    BRENNER of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    SUPICA of Bangor
                                    BOYER of Poland
                                    COLLINGS of Portland
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    MONTELL of Gardiner
                                    RIELLY of Westbrook
                                    RISEMAN of Harrison

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    ANDREWS of Paris
                                    HYMES of Waldo
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 10

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-645) on Bill "An Act to Require School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide Prevention Hotline"

(H.P. 811)  (L.D. 1263)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset

_________________________________

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-644) on Bill "An Act to Provide Grants to Support Reading Proficiency Programming in Schools"

(H.P. 981)  (L.D. 1526)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset

_________________________________

 

            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Promote Educational Opportunity Through the Educational Choice Tax Credit Program, Eliminating Certain Restrictions on Charter Schools and Virtual Public Charter Schools, Allowing More Entities to Authorize Charter Schools and Clarifying Educational Policy on Immunization Requirements"

(H.P. 1120)  (L.D. 1741)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-643) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred

_________________________________

 

            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create the Educational Opportunity Account Program"

(H.P. 1190)  (L.D. 1860)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-642) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representative:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham

_________________________________

 

            (6-5)  Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-646) on Bill "An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing"

(H.P. 948)  (L.D. 1493)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Bangor
                                    CROCKETT of Portland
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    MATLACK of St. George
                                    RANA of Bangor

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
                                    LAVIGNE of Berwick
                                    QUINT of Hodgdon
                                    RUDNICKI of Fairfield

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 11

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit State and Local Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws"

(S.P. 569)  (L.D. 1451)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BEEBE-CENTER of Knox
                                    HARRINGTON of York
                                    LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    SALISBURY of Westbrook
                                    HASENFUS of Readfield
                                    LOOKNER of Portland
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
                                    NEWMAN of Belgrade
                                    NUTTING of Oakland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-382) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    ARDELL of Monticello
                                    PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

_________________________________

 

            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-380) on Bill "An Act to Provide Maine Ratepayers with Equitable Access to Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources"

(S.P. 148)  (L.D. 327)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    LAWRENCE of York
                                    GROHOSKI of Hancock

            Representatives:
                                    ZEIGLER of Montville
                                    BOYLE of Gorham
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    KESSLER of South Portland
                                    RUNTE of York
                                    WARREN of Scarborough

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    HARRINGTON of York

            Representatives:
                                    BABIN of Fort Fairfield
                                    DUNPHY of Embden
                                    FOSTER of Dexter
                                    PAUL of Winterport

            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-380).

 

_________________________________

 

            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Repeal Certificate of Need Requirements for Health Care Providers"

(S.P. 618)  (L.D. 1554)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BAILEY of York
                                    RENY of Lincoln

            Representatives:
                                    PERRY of Calais
                                    ARFORD of Brunswick
                                    CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham
                                    MASTRACCIO of Sanford
                                    MATHIESON of Kittery
                                    PRINGLE of Windham

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-375) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    BRAKEY of Androscoggin

            Representatives:
                                    CYRWAY of Albion
                                    MORRIS of Turner
                                    NUTTING of Oakland
                                    SWALLOW of Houlton

            Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

 

_________________________________

 

            (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-374) on Bill "An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees"

(S.P. 259)  (L.D. 591)

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot

            Representatives:
                                    ROEDER of Bangor
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    RUSSELL of Verona Island
                                    SKOLD of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                    DRINKWATER of Milford
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips

            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-374).

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 12

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Adopt Rules Prohibiting Teachers in Public Schools from Engaging in Political, Ideological and Religious Advocacy in the Classroom

(H.P. 1034)  (L.D. 1589)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    RAFFERTY of York
                                    LIBBY of Cumberland
                                    PIERCE of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    BRENNAN of Portland
                                    DODGE of Belfast
                                    MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
                                    MURPHY of Scarborough
                                    SARGENT of York
                                    WORTH of Ellsworth

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-651) on same Resolve.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    BAGSHAW of Windham
                                    LYMAN of Livermore Falls
                                    POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset
                                    SAMPSON of Alfred

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            (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish a Pilot Project Regarding Harm Reduction Health Centers"

(H.P. 731)  (L.D. 1159)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    INGWERSEN of York
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-650) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

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            (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-649) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Temporarily Restore Benefits Being Reduced by the Federal Government"(EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1029)  (L.D. 1584)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    BALDACCI of Penobscot
                                    INGWERSEN of York
                                    MOORE of Washington

            Representatives:
                                    MEYER of Eliot
                                    CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                    FREDERICKS of Sanford
                                    GRAHAM of North Yarmouth
                                    GRIFFIN of Levant
                                    MADIGAN of Waterville
                                    SHAGOURY of Hallowell
                                    ZAGER of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Representatives:
                                    JAVNER of Chester
                                    LEMELIN of Chelsea

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

House Supplement No. 13

 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

Divided Report

 

            (6-1)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-377) on Bill "An Act to Ensure a Fair Workweek by Requiring Notice of Work Schedules"

(S.P. 486)  (L.D. 1190)

            Signed:

            Senators:
                                    TIPPING of Penobscot
                                    DAUGHTRY of Cumberland

            Representatives:
                                    ROEDER of Bangor
                                    GEIGER of Rockland
                                    GERE of Kennebunkport
                                    MALON of Biddeford
                                    RUSSELL of Verona Island
                                    SKOLD of Portland

            Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-378) on same Bill.

 

            Signed:

            Senator:
                                    POULIOT of Kennebec

            Representatives:
                                    BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                    SOBOLESKI of Phillips

            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-377).

 

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