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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, April 3, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Donna Dolham, Unitarian Universalist Community Church, Augusta.
National Anthem by Jim White, Kittery Point.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Samantha Paradis, DNP, MPH, FNC-C, CARN-AP, Caribou.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 119)
STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
March 31, 2025
Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, Senate President Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House 132nd Legislature State House Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 305.6, we are writing to notify you that LD 1142, “An Act Regarding Reimbursement for Volunteers of the So-called Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program” has been automatically withdrawn.
Sincerely
S/Sen. Joseph M. Baldacci Senate Chair
S/Rep. Tiffany Roberts House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 120)
SENATE OF MAINE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 31, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under MRSA Title 4, Part 30, Chapter 623, §24051, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Maine Children’s Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council, effective immediately:
Senator Teresa Pierce of Cumberland County, representing a member of the Maine State Senate from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature;
Senator Marianne Moore of Washington County, representing a member of the Maine State Senate from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry President of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 121)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 1, 2025
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am rescinding the temporarily appointment of the Assistant Majority Leader, Lori Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach, as House Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, effective Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Furthermore, pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am reappointing Representative Kristi Mathieson of Kittery, to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, as House Chair, effective Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 124)
STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
April 1, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Enclosed please find the Governor’s proclamation referring the citizen initiative petition entitled "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting" to the electors on November 4, 2025.
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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STATE OF MAINE PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a written petition bearing the signatures of at least 86,904 electors of this State, which number is in excess of ten percent of the total votes cast for Governor in the last gubernatorial election preceding the filing of such petition, as required by Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, of the Constitution of Maine, was addressed to the Legislature of the State of Maine and filed in the office of the Secretary of State on or before the fiftieth day after the convening of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature in the First Regular Session, requesting that the Legislature consider a proposed measure entitled "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting"; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of State duly certified the petition as valid and submitted the proposed measure to the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature in its First Regular Session, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, of the Constitution of Maine, which measure became identified as Legislative Document 1149 (or Initiated Bill 1); and
WHEREAS, the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature failed to enact the proposed measure without change before adjournment without day of the First Regular Session, on March 21, 2025;and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Part Third, Section 18, of the Maine Constitution provides that the Governor shall, by proclamation issued within 10 days after the recess of the Legislature to which the measure was proposed, order that the measure proposed to the Legislature but not enacted without change be referred to the people for a referendum vote to be held at an election in November of the year in which the petition was filed;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, acting under the provisions of Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 of the Constitution of Maine, do hereby proclaim that an election shall be called for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, so that "An Act to Require an Individual to Present Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting" may be submitted to the people of this State for a referendum vote.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Augusta this thirty-first day of March in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-five.
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 122)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 3, 2025
Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 627 An Act to Require Insurance Coverage for Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Medication L.D. 790 An Act to Prevent Denial of Patient Access Through Collaborative Care Judiciary L.D. 12 An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Apply to Legislative Caucuses L.D. 521 An Act to Prohibit Discrimination in Housing Based on Source of Income, Veteran Status or Military Status Labor L.D. 797 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Work Search Efforts for Unemployment Benefits and to Eliminate Benefits for Temporary Unemployment Taxation L.D. 225 An Act to Reduce Property Taxes and Finance Public School Construction and Education Through a 3 Percent Sales Tax on Hotel and Lodging Place Rentals L.D. 632 An Act to Allow a Local Option Sales Tax on Short-term Lodging to Fund Affordable Housing L.D. 745 An Act to Allow a Municipality to Sell Tax-acquired Property in Any Manner Authorized by the Municipality's Legislative Body L.D. 778 An Act to Establish a State Tax Amnesty Program to Increase Revenue Collections Transportation L.D. 923 An Act to Promote Accredited Institutions of Higher Education in Maine by Removing Requirements for Supplemental Guide Signs on the Interstate Highway System Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 859 Resolve, Directing the Treasurer of State to Review and Develop Options for Meeting the Banking Needs of the Cannabis Industry L.D. 903 An Act to Regulate the Advertising of Cannabis Products L.D. 929 An Act to Increase Access to Medical Cannabis for Seniors and Veterans L.D. 1038 An Act to Increase the Maximum Term of a Medical Cannabis Written Certification to 2 Years L.D. 1086 An Act to Remove State Requirements for Nonprofits on Raffles and Internet Raffles with Prizes of $2,500 or Less
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 123)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 3, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on April 2, 2025
Emily N. Becker of Poland for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors. Pursuant to Title 23, MRSA §1964-A, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.C. 202)
MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 1, 2025
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 132nd Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, D’arcy Main-Boyington of Hampden for appointment, to the Gambling Control Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, to Establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program and to Conduct a Feasibility Study of a Higher Education Service Corps Program (H.P. 942) (L.D. 1433)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GERE of Kennebunkport, MCCABE of Lewiston, MURPHY of Scarborough, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, RAFFERTY of York. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Protect the Health and Welfare of Children in Public Schools by Requiring Parental Consent for Certain Tests, Analyses and Diagnoses" (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1439)
Sponsored by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, DRINKWATER of Milford, GRIFFIN of Levant, HAGGAN of Hampden, SMITH of Palermo, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Prohibit School Boards from Implementing or Enforcing Mask Mandates" (H.P. 953) (L.D. 1461)
Sponsored by Representative EDER of Waterboro. (3-4) Bill "An Act Related to Excusing a School from Making Up Missed Days When It Cannot Operate During a Declared State of Emergency" (H.P. 958) (L.D. 1466)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DILL of Old Town, HAGGAN of Hampden, STROUT of Harrington, Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, LIBBY of Cumberland. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Strengthen the Teaching of Wabanaki Studies in Maine Schools" (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1474)
Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: BECK of South Portland, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MITCHELL of Cumberland, SATO of Gorham, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, MOORE of Washington. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Require Education Regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Other Allied Communities" (H.P. 974) (L.D. 1482)
Sponsored by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, SKOLD of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: TEPLER of Sagadahoc, TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Update and Clarify Provisions Related to 9-1-1 Services" (H.P. 945) (L.D. 1436)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-8) Bill "An Act to Require Utilities to Monitor Meters for Natural Gas Leaks" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1473)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GEIGER of Rockland, WEBB of Durham. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Address Climate Change" (H.P. 964) (L.D. 1472)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Child Care for Maine Families" (H.P. 937) (L.D. 1428)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DEBRITO of Waterville, EATON of Deer Isle, HASENFUS of Readfield, LEE of Auburn, MCCABE of Lewiston, WEBB of Durham. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Provide Full Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Services Provided to MaineCare Members" (H.P. 938) (L.D. 1429)
Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Make General Assistance Officers Mandated Reporters" (H.P. 951) (L.D. 1459)
Sponsored by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Require Parents to Be Informed of Hospitals' Safe Sleep Rules" (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1460)
Sponsored by Representative EDER of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, TUELL of East Machias. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Quality Rating System for Child Care Services in Maine" (H.P. 961) (L.D. 1469)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DILL of Old Town, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, HAGGAN of Hampden, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Homeless Shelters by Imposing a Fee for Booking Hotels, Short-term Rentals and Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations"(EMERGENCY) (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1476)
Sponsored by Representative COPELAND of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, BRIDGEO of Augusta, DHALAC of South Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, LOOKNER of Portland, MALON of Biddeford, Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, TIPPING of Penobscot. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Create a Minimum Standard of Pathology for Children Under 3 Years of Age Who Die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or an Unknown Cause" (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1485)
Sponsored by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Representatives: GREENWOOD of Wales, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-17) Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Program to Self-insured Entities and Consumers" (H.P. 962) (L.D. 1470)
Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FOLEY of Wells, MORRIS of Turner, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act to Create the Office of Workforce Advancement Within the Department of Economic and Community Development and Establish Statewide Workforce Advancement Goals" (H.P. 957) (L.D. 1465)
Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, GOLEK of Harpswell, ROEDER of Bangor, SKOLD of Portland. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Provide Financing Assistance for Down Payments for First-generation Homeowners" (H.P. 977) (L.D. 1486)
Sponsored by Representative YUSUF of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: DHALAC of South Portland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, LOOKNER of Portland, RANA of Bangor, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Bill "An Act to Promote the Welfare of Disabled Veterans Through the Transfer of Moose Permits" (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1430)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, DILL of Old Town, FREDETTE of Newport, MCINTYRE of Lowell, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel, WHITE of Guilford, WHITE of Ellsworth. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Allow a Municipality or Locally Recognized Lake Association to Post Certain Information on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Information Kiosks Located at State Boat Launch Facilities" (H.P. 944) (L.D. 1435)
Sponsored by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DUCHARME of Madison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SWALLOW of Houlton, TERRY of Gorham, THORNE of Carmel. (3-22) Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting on Mount Desert Island (H.P. 947) (L.D. 1438)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Representatives: MASON of Lisbon, THORNE of Carmel, WOODSOME of Waterboro. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Baitfish Wholesaler's Licenses" (H.P. 970) (L.D. 1478)
Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, CRAY of Palmyra, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Remove Consideration of Gender Identity from the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 941) (L.D. 1432)
Sponsored by Representative SOBOLESKI of Phillips. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FREDERICKS of Sanford, MCINTYRE of Lowell, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: HAGGAN of Penobscot, STEWART of Aroostook. (3-25) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Auctioning of State Surplus or Forfeited Firearms" (H.P. 955) (L.D. 1463)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, GATTINE of Westbrook, MATLACK of St. George, SALISBURY of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland. (3-26) Bill "An Act to Require Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statements and Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Rental Housing in the State" (H.P. 963) (L.D. 1471)
Sponsored by Representative EDER of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Representatives: JULIA of Waterville, SACHS of Freeport. (3-27) Bill "An Act to Protect Senior Homeowners in Home-sharing Agreements by Providing for an Expedited Eviction Process" (H.P. 971) (L.D. 1479)
Sponsored by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford and Representatives: EDER of Waterboro, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, TUELL of East Machias. (3-28) Bill "An Act Related to Public Access of Records of Certain Disciplinary Actions of Public Employees" (H.P. 975) (L.D. 1484)
Sponsored by Representative BISHOP of Bucksport. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, HENDERSON of Rumford, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: MARTIN of Oxford. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act to Promote Artisans and the Creative Economy" (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1462)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARLOW of Buxton, CROCKETT of Portland, DILL of Old Town, MORRIS of Turner. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-30) Bill "An Act to Provide for an Alternative Municipal Property Tax Assessment Rate" (H.P. 956) (L.D. 1464)
Sponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford. (3-31) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Taxation of Digital Assets (H.P. 967) (L.D. 1475)
Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GOLEK of Harpswell, MACIAS of Topsham, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATLACK of St. George, OSHER of Orono, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SKOLD of Portland. (3-32) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Stabilization of Property Taxes on Homesteads of Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older" (H.P. 973) (L.D. 1481)
Sponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) Bill "An Act to Ensure Accountability for Repairs Conducted by Independent Repair Facilities on Motor Vehicles Under Warranty" (H.P. 959) (L.D. 1467)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Representatives: QUINT of Hodgdon, ROBERTS of South Berwick. (3-34) Bill "An Act to Establish Standards for Independent Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 960) (L.D. 1468)
Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Representatives: QUINT of Hodgdon, ROBERTS of South Berwick. (3-35) Bill "An Act to Provide an Exemption from Pilotage Requirements for Passenger Ferry Service Between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia" (H.P. 969) (L.D. 1477)
Sponsored by Representative FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock. (3-36) Bill "An Act Regarding Exceptions for Persons Learning to Drive Who Have Not Yet Completed a Driver Education Course" (H.P. 972) (L.D. 1480)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-37) Bill "An Act to Implement an Interstate Voter Registration Cross-check Program" (H.P. 940) (L.D. 1431)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CIMINO of Bridgton, HAGGAN of Hampden, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANCE of Paris, SMITH of Palermo, Senators: MARTIN of Oxford, STEWART of Aroostook. (3-38) Bill "An Act to Allow Veterans' Organizations and Fraternal Organizations to Obtain a License to Operate the Draw Game Keno" (H.P. 943) (L.D. 1434)
Sponsored by Representative ARCHER of Saco. (3-39) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Specify the Qualifications of Electors in State and Local Elections (H.P. 946) (L.D. 1437)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BISHOP of Bucksport, MCINTYRE of Lowell, PAUL of Winterport, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SMITH of Palermo, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-40) Representative KUHN for the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, section 1-803, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Uniform Probate Code" (H.P. 949) (L.D. 1440)
Be REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HENDERSON of Rumford, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 950) (Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARFORD of Brunswick, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BOYER of Poland, BOYER of Cape Elizabeth, CHAPMAN of Auburn, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COPELAND of Saco, CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, DUCHARME of Madison, FROST of Belgrade, GREENWOOD of Wales, KESSLER of South Portland, LEE of Auburn, MALON of Biddeford, MATLACK of St. George, MCINTYRE of Lowell, MONTELL of Gardiner, MURPHY of Scarborough, NUTTING of Oakland, POIRIER of Skowhegan, PUGH of Portland, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SINCLAIR of Bath, STOVER of Boothbay, STROUT of Harrington, THORNE of Carmel, TUELL of East Machias, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford, BRADSTREET of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo, DUSON of Cumberland, HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland)
JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE HONORABLE LOIS GALGAY RECKITT ON THE OCCASION OF THE BOSTON RED SOX OPENING HOME GAME ON APRIL 4, 2025
WHEREAS,on April 4, 2025, the Boston Red Sox host the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in the 2025 season’s home opener; and
WHEREAS, the State of Maine has long been a proud and vital part of New England, producing extraordinary leaders who have made lasting contributions to their communities; and
WHEREAS, the late Honorable Lois Galgay-Reckitt devoted her life to public service, demonstrating remarkable leadership of, compassion for and dedication to the people of the State, and as an advocate for women across the State; and
WHEREAS, the late Honorable Galgay-Reckitt was the self-proclaimed Number One Red Sox fan; and
WHEREAS, the late Honorable Galgay-Reckitt believed the Boston Red Sox are more than just a team. She believed they are a community and a source of pride for countless fans who call themselves Red Sox Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Boston Red Sox have long been a symbol of excellence and perseverance, uniting fans across generations with a shared love for the game of baseball; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, take this occasion to honor the late Honorable Lois Galgay-Reckitt for her life of service, including 4 terms of service in the Maine House of Representatives, and celebrate the Boston Red Sox’s Home Opener at Fenway Park.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 22)
ORDERED, that Representative Matthew D. Beck of South Portland be excused Mar 27 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael F. Brennan of Portland be excused Mar 11 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly Rae Eaton of Deer Isle be excused Mar 27 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative John Eder of Waterboro be excused Mar 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kristi Michele Mathieson of Kittery be excused Apr 1 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Kayleigh Young, of Washington, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 311)
(5-2) Drew Johnson, of Saco, a senior at Thornton Academy, who has received the Travis Roy Award, which is presented to the most outstanding Class A senior boys hockey player in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 312)
(5-3) the Waterborough Historical Society, 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;
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(5-4) the late Richard Burke, of Lebanon, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 314)
(5-5) Ethan Engelhard, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Open Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 315)
(5-6) Natalie Rosales, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Job Interview Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 316)
(5-7) Elizabeth Smith, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the Job Interview Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 317)
(5-8) Lincoln Roiphe, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the 3D Printing Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 318)
(5-9) Livezey Sheehan, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the T-Shirt Design Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 319)
(5-10) Destiney Kane, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the State Officer High School Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 320)
(5-11) Aiden Tupper, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the CO2 Dragster Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 321)
(5-12) Collin Smith, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the CO2 Dragster Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 322)
(5-13) Cameron Carter, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 323)
(5-14) Rebekah Perry-Lind, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the Nursing Assisting Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 324)
(5-15) Daynea Morle, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Job Interview Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 325)
(5-16) Calie Reece, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 326)
(5-17) Donald Craig, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Diesel Equipment Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 327)
(5-18) Zachary Bray, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Criminal Justice Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 328)
(5-19) Amelia Madigan, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Chapter Display Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 329)
(5-20) Callie Chase, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Chapter Display Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 330)
(5-21) Brennan Beattie, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Chapter Display Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 331)
(5-22) Annine Kovacs, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Human Services Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 332)
(5-23) Connor Kane, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 333)
(5-24) Jaidin Hicks, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Human Services Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 334)
(5-25) Kaylee Bockus, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Human Services Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 335)
(5-26) Abby Farricker, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Health Science Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 336)
(5-27) Willa Dow, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Health Science Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 337)
(5-28) Olivia Leighton, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Basic Health Care Skills Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 338)
(5-29) Bryce McAlpine, of Ellsworth, who won the Silver Medal in the Automotive Service Technology Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 339)
(5-30) Natalia Briggs, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the State Officer (Middle School) Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 340)
(5-31) Alissa Gross, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the State Officer (Middle School) Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 341)
(5-32) Trinity Foss-Brown, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 342)
(5-33) Cole Gott, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 343)
(5-34) Hannah Rollins, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 344)
(5-35) Kayla Dandurand, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the Job Skill Demonstration Open Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 345)
(5-36) Asher Phillips, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 346)
(5-37) Maple Johnston, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 347)
(5-38) Raeleigh Brann, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 348)
(5-39) Grace Firley, of Ellsworth, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Health Science Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 349)
(5-40) Jace Chan, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Team Engineering Challenge Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 350)
(5-41) Ryan Belskis, of Lamoine, who won the Silver Medal in the Woodworking Display Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 351)
(5-42) Jordan Chan, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Team Engineering Challenge Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 352)
(5-43) Benjamin Baldridge, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Team Engineering Challenge Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 353)
(5-44) Briella McIntire, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 354)
(5-45) Presley Stallard, of Lamoine, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 355)
(5-46) Ashley Stasulis, of Lewiston, who represented Team USA in snowshoeing at the Special Olympics 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. On March 13, 2025, she competed in the 200m race and earned a bronze medal for finishing third. On March 14, 2025, she competed in the 100m and 4x100m relay races, finishing fourth in the 100m race and fifth in the 4x100m relay race with her team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 356)
(5-47) Pete Plummer, of South Portland, Chief Operating Officer of Woodfords Family Services, on his retirement after 40 years of service advancing and improving people's lives in a variety of healthcare settings. Over the course of his career, Mr. Plummer has become one of Maine's most prominent leaders in the field of behavioral health for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Early in his career, he worked as a Senior Medicare Financial Auditor, for New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland, for Community Health Services, Inc., for Sweetser and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at St. Joseph's College. In 2004, he joined Woodfords Family Services, a nonprofit committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities, first serving as the Chief Financial Officer before becoming the Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure at Woodfords, he oversaw an agency that grew 700% in 21 years. In 2024, the Maine Association of Community Service Providers awarded him the Charlene Kinnelly Advocacy Award, and in 2025 Woodfords awarded him the Alan and Katrina Rich Excellence in Advocacy Award. Both awards recognized his lifelong commitment to the behavioral health field. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 163) Presented by Representative DHALAC of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative BECK of South Portland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
(5-48) Ernest and Phyllis Rowe, of Litchfield, who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on March 27, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 164) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-49) the Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency, of Caribou, including Darren Woods, Derrick Ouellette, Kimberly Champagne and Brian Goff, 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 166) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-50) the Ponitz Family, of Oakland, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 167) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
In Memory of: (5-51) Bert Barnhart Mandigo, of Kenduskeag. Mr. Mandigo was a veteran of the United States Army, having joined in 1952 and served in Panama. He later joined the carpenters' union and worked on many construction projects throughout New York. Mr. Mandigo was employed by Lane Construction company, working assignments in many locations in New York, Virginia, West Virginia and Maine. He moved to Kenduskeag in the mid-1980s and went on to serve as a town selectman for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Masons, Moose Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Mandigo will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 310)
(5-52) Billie Geraldine Willard, of Alna. Ms. Willard was a hardworking small business owner with several ventures including restaurants, a bakery and her longtime business, Catering by Billie. Her first entree into restaurant ownership was Oksana's, of Richmond and Gardiner. This endeavor brought together two of her passions: preparing great food and Ukrainian culture. She later went on to open several other restaurants and expand her catering business. She was an accomplished chef and well-known caterer from small venues to extravagant weddings across central and Midcoast Maine. In 2007, Ms. Willard retired from catering and took on a second career at Sweetser, working for another 13 years as a receptionist. In her new role, she helped provide important behavioral health and recovery services to the community. She was particularly committed to supporting the Sweetser Cabin Fever Art Show, an annual art show featuring art by individuals experiencing mental health challenges. She provided support for many Alna community events, served in Alna's town government in multiple roles, was an active member of the Lincoln County Republican Committee for many years and served as a notary public. Ms. Willard will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 357)
(5-53) Joseph O. Stover, of Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Stover was a veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Private First Class during 2 separate tours. He started his career as a machinist at Hyde Windlass, which later became Bath Iron Works. He worked there for 36 years before retiring in 1990. In his community, he coached YMCA basketball and Little League baseball teams and served as a troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He also was a member of the Rotary Club, the Jaycees of the Boothbay Region and the Masonic Grand Lodge of Maine. Mr. Stover will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 158) Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.
(5-54) Linda Shepard Eaton, of Stonington. Mrs. Eaton worked as a teacher and tutor before joining her husband, Eugene, in the family business, Gene's Sales &Service, where she was a co-owner, secretary and bookkeeper until her retirement. She was also a member of the Stonington Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, and of the Eastern Star, serving as its secretary for many years. Mrs. Eaton will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 165) Presented by Representative EATON of Deer Isle. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.
(5-55) Marcia Ellen Noyes, of Portland. A trailblazer in her field, Ms. Noyes was a pioneer for women in Maine and New England's Parks and Recreation community. Beginning her career with the Portland Parks and Recreation Department at the Cummings Center, she worked to connect communities through youth enrichment and recreational programming. In 1986, she became the Community Services Director for the Town of Yarmouth, a position she held until her retirement in 2013. She expanded Yarmouth's public outdoor spaces, championed the preservation of the iconic "Herbie" elm tree and brought the Summer Arts Series to life. She was the second woman to serve as president of the New England Parks Association, the oldest association of its kind, and held numerous leadership roles in the Maine Recreation and Parks Association and the National Recreation and Parks Association. Ms. Noyes will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 168) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative PUGH of Portland, Representative SKOLD of Portland, Representative YUSUF of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland.
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 (6-1) Representative HASENFUS from the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Support Rural Resilience and Emergency Response Through the Maine Service Fellows Program" (H.P. 562) (L.D. 876)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
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(6-2) Representative GERE from the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTon Bill "An Act to Amend the Definition of 'Transient Occupancy' in the Laws Governing the Maine Land Use Planning Commission" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 252) (L.D. 398)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
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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. 109) (L.D. 243) Resolve, to Name a Railroad Crossing in Wiscasset the James Weldon Johnson Crossing Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 249) (L.D. 569) Resolve, to Rename the Shapleigh Bridge the Shapleigh Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 285) (L.D. 672) Resolve, to Rename the Salmon Falls Bridge Between Buxton and Hollis the Salmon Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (S.P. 302) (L.D. 685) Resolve, to Rename the Mill Pond Bridge the Sebago Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (S.P. 303) (L.D. 686) Resolve, to Rename the Kezar Falls Bridge Between Porter and Parsonsfield the Kezar Falls Veterans Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 12) (L.D. 48) Bill "An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-36)
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Acts (10-1) An Act to Provide a Court Authority to Issue Proximity Restrictions in Protection from Abuse Orders (S.P. 269) (L.D. 586)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Andrea Quaid, of Lewiston (HLS 87)
- CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025. TABLED - February 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston. PENDING - ADOPTION.
2. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Maryalice Crofton, of Augusta (SLS 267)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 519 on March 21, 2025. TABLED - March 18, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - PASSAGE.
3. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Allow Expenditure of Maine Clean Election Act Funding for the Care of Candidates' Dependents" (H.P. 525) (L.D. 818)
TABLED - March 25, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Brian Cummings, of Freeport (HLS 159)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SACHS of Freeport. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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