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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Cornell Preda, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Farmington.
National Anthem by Isla Haynes and Nora Haynes, Poland.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Kendra Paradis, DO, Orrington.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 17, 2025. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 609)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAINE’S REALTORS
WHEREAS,the Maine Association of REALTORS® has more than 6,500 members actively involved in the business of real estate, with members and affiliates including lenders, appraisers, title companies, building inspectors, surveyors and insurance providers; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit trade association provides each member with an equal voice and representation in the real estate profession, serving members in all 16 Maine counties and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, a healthy supply of affordable, safe, secure and high-quality residential and commercial real estate inventory statewide supports the continuing growth of Maine’s economy; and
WHEREAS, real estate transactions stimulate Maine’s economy and include not only the money spent and reinvested in the sale price of a property but all those services and expenditures that occur in relation to a property transaction, for both a buyer and a seller; and
WHEREAS, according to national statistics, it is estimated that one job is generated for every 2 home sales, each home sale contributes about $170,100 to the economy and the real estate industry accounts for 19.5% of the gross state product; and
WHEREAS, the real estate market in Maine is strong, as evidenced by the number of home sales and the overall impact on Maine’s economy in 2024 of 18.3 billion dollars; and
WHEREAS, real estate ownership is an investment in the future and one of the best ways to build financial security through equity accumulation, and for many in Maine their real property ownership represents their life savings; and
WHEREAS, expanding real property ownership will strengthen our State and its families and communities, enhance our economy and create jobs; 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 opportunity to recognize the Maine Association of REALTORS® and its members for their positive contributions to and the significant role they play in the lives of Maine citizens and their communities and that their service and dedication to this State are a tribute to those values and principles that we all hold dear; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Association of REALTORS® and Maine’s 12 local association boards and councils.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 662)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ACCESS TO JUSTICE DAY PRESENTED BY MAINE’S JUSTICE ACTION GROUP
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Maine’s Justice Action Group, a judge-led coalition of leaders from Maine’s legal community who are passionate about helping all Maine people have access to civil justice;and
WHEREAS, the coalition members include representatives of the state and federal judiciary, the Legislature, nonprofit civil legal aid providers, the University of Maine School of Law, the Maine Justice Foundation, the Maine State Bar Association, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, private practice attorneys and others; and
WHEREAS, key initiator Judge Frank Coffin described the Justice Action Group as a catalyst, something introduced in small quantities that produces great change, and the Justice Action Group has been an advocate for equal access to justice since 1995; and
WHEREAS, equal access to justice is a bedrock principle of a free, constitutional society, and no system of laws and constitutional protections can be effective if only those who can afford private advocates have access to justice; and
WHEREAS, because justice for all is achievable only through the vigilance and action of the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government, it is important to provide for access to justice in all branches of State Government; and
WHEREAS, providing equal access to justice has tangible, widespread benefits for Maine’s families, children, schools, communities, businesses, charities, government and economy; and
WHEREAS, legal issues profoundly affect basic human needs such as safety from violence and exploitation, security and stability for children and the families in which they are nurtured, health, shelter and food security; and
WHEREAS, the need for increased support for civil legal aid and pro bono representation for low-income and vulnerable Maine people remains acute; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, pause to declare April 17, 2025 as Access to Justice Day and to acknowledge and express our appreciation and strong support for Maine’s civil legal aid providers and private practice attorneys who provide pro bono services for those otherwise unable to afford legal representation; and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Justice Action Group.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding the Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program" (S.P. 591) (L.D. 1450)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 138)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 17, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under EO 2, FY 24/25, I am pleased to appoint Representative Mathew McIntyre of Lowell to the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force, effective immediately.
Representative McIntyre will serve as a member of the House of Representatives who is from one of the two parties holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
Should you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 139)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 22, 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:"
Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 257 An Act to Eliminate the Practice of Net Energy Billing L.D. 450 An Act to Lower Electricity Costs by Repealing the Laws Governing Net Energy Billing L.D. 1309 An Act to Increase the Membership of the Public Utilities Commission to 5 Members State and Local Government L.D. 1244 An Act to Establish Requirements for Warming Shelters Transportation L.D. 511 Resolve, to Direct the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council L.D. 956 Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendation of the Calais Branch Rail Use Advisory Council to Create a Multi-use Trail L.D. 1384 Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation to Examine Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 140)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 22, 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 18, 2025
M. Wing Goodale of Rockport, James Andrews of Farmington, Joseph Powers of Mapleton, Scott Ireland of Vassalboro, Catherine M. Gordon of Bangor, David Craven of Bucks Harbor, Eric Ward of Harfords Point Township, Anthony Liguori of Kennebunk and Michael Gawtry of Yarmouth to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council. Pursuant to Title 12, MRSA §10151, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Nancy Harrison of Veazie, and Noël Bonam of Portland for reappointment as Commissioners of the Maine State Housing Authority. Pursuant to Title 30-A, MRSA §4723.2, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Protect Recreational Trails by Establishing the Trails for the Future Program" (H.P. 1180) (L.D. 1762)
Sponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MASON of Lisbon, PLUECKER of Warren, ROBERTS of South Berwick, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural Sector, to Create an Agricultural Buildings Property Tax Exemption and to Direct the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Study Barriers to Its Financial Assistance Programs and Study the Potential for a Common Application for Those Programs" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1739)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Windham, CRAY of Palmyra, DILL of Old Town, FROST of Belgrade, JACKSON of Oxford. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections to Study Achieving Gender Equality (H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1749)
Sponsored by Representative MACIAS of Topsham. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Establish the Maine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Matching Grant Program" (H.P. 1158) (L.D. 1740)
Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Representatives: DUCHARME of Madison, GERE of Kennebunkport, KUHN of Falmouth, NUTTING of Oakland, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SARGENT of York, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Establish the Upper St. John Valley Recovery High School Program" (H.P. 1171) (L.D. 1753)
Sponsored by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, LEMELIN of Chelsea, TUELL of East Machias. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Allow Firefighters to Be Eligible for State College Funding" (H.P. 1177) (L.D. 1759)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Representative: LANCE of Paris. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Promote Public Education in Maine by Amending the Laws Governing Student Transfers" (H.P. 1178) (L.D. 1760)
Sponsored by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden. Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and Representatives: BAGSHAW of Windham, GRIFFIN of Levant, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MINGO of Calais, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Yarmouth Water District" (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1747)
Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Representative: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Establish the Biohazard Waste Disposal Grant Program to Support Public Health Efforts in the State" (H.P. 1156) (L.D. 1738)
Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DEBRITO of Waterville, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Stabilize Residential Treatment Capacity for Children and Youth in Maine" (H.P. 1163) (L.D. 1745)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DEBRITO of Waterville, DUCHARME of Madison, JAVNER of Chester, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. (3-11) Bill "An Act to Reduce Dental Disease and Ensure Access to Essential Preventive Dental Care Among Maine Children" (H.P. 1164) (L.D. 1746)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, DUCHARME of Madison, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-12) Bill "An Act to Expedite Provider Enrollment in MaineCare" (H.P. 1176) (L.D. 1758)
Sponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, DAIGLE of Fort Kent, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, JAVNER of Chester, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Update the Laws Governing Osteopathic Physician Licensing" (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1757)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements" (H.P. 1179) (L.D. 1761)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act to Prohibit a State Social Media Platform Account from Restricting User Comments" (H.P. 1160) (L.D. 1742)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, EDER of Waterboro, HYMES of Waldo, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, ROEDER of Bangor, SMITH of Palermo, WARREN of Scarborough. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Require the Attorney General to Create and Update Biennially a Model Residential Lease" (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1750)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, CARUSO of Caratunk, FOLEY of Wells, HENDERSON of Rumford, KUHN of Falmouth, LEE of Auburn, MONTELL of Gardiner, POIRIER of Skowhegan. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-17) Bill "An Act to Modify Provisions of the State Civil Service System Governing Employee Recruitment and Retention" (H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1744)
Sponsored by Representative ROLLINS of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representative: SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-18) Bill "An Act to Enhance Businesses' Understanding of Labor Standards and Grow Maine's Energy Economy Through a Training Program" (H.P. 1166) (L.D. 1748)
Sponsored by Representative BECK of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, GEIGER of Rockland, MACIAS of Topsham, ROEDER of Bangor, SKOLD of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, WEBB of Durham, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act Regarding County Law Enforcement Administration and Rural Law Enforcement" (H.P. 1159) (L.D. 1741)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. (3-20) Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings" (H.P. 1161) (L.D. 1743)
Sponsored by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BECK of South Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, ROLLINS of Augusta, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-21) Bill "An Act to Improve the Growth Management Program Laws" (H.P. 1169) (L.D. 1751)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, EATON of Deer Isle, HEPLER of Woolwich, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BRADSTREET of Kennebec, GROHOSKI of Hancock. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-22) Bill "An Act to Exempt Broadband Equipment from Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 1170) (L.D. 1752)
Sponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CROCKETT of Portland, FLYNN of Albion, FREDETTE of Newport, MCINTYRE of Lowell, ROBERTS of South Berwick, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SMITH of Palermo. (3-23) Bill "An Act to Increase the Maine Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit in Rural Areas" (H.P. 1173) (L.D. 1755)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, JULIA of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, STROUT of Harrington, Senators: CURRY of Waldo, HICKMAN of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act to Establish a Statewide Transportation Project Selection Prioritization Process" (H.P. 1174) (L.D. 1756)
Sponsored by Representative LEE of Auburn. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, EATON of Deer Isle, GERE of Kennebunkport, MONTELL of Gardiner, RAY of Lincolnville, SATO of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: BENNETT of Oxford. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act to Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers" (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1754)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, DILL of Old Town, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MURPHY of Scarborough, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, HICKMAN of Kennebec, PIERCE of Cumberland.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Brooks Engle, of Surry, 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 436)
(5-2) Quinn Pelletier, of Madawaska, an eighth-grade student who was named the Class C Most Valuable Player in boys varsity basketball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 437)
(5-3) Karen Winfree, of Fairfield, who was named the Kennebec Valley Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 438)
(5-4) Tiara Woods, of Lamoine, who received the 2024 Conservation Award from the Town of Lamoine for her environmental conservation and education efforts as a teacher at Lamoine Consolidated School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 439)
(5-5) Iris Simon, of Lamoine, who received the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award from the Town of Lamoine for her more than 50 years of public services for the town. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 440)
(5-6) Andy Pooler, of Trenton, who was named the Big East's Co-coach of the Year. Mr. Pooler coached the Ellsworth High School Girls Basketball Team to a 12-6 regular season, earning the number 4 seed in the playoffs. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 441)
(5-7) Brook Laliberte, of Rangeley, a senior at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 443)
(5-8) Emma Newell, of Bethel, a senior at Telstar High School, who is a recipient of a 2025 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 444)
(5-9) Scott Jackson, of Caribou, a captain in the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department, on his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 194) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-10) the Mexico Public Library, on the celebration of its 100th Anniversary on April 8, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 200) Presented by Representative SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico. Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.
(5-11) Donald Raymond, of Fort Kent, who has received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 201) Presented by Representative DAIGLE of Fort Kent. Cosponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.
(5-12) G & E Roofing Company, Inc., of Augusta, on the celebration of the company's 50th year in business. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 203) Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta, Representative ROLLINS of Augusta.
In Memory of: (5-13) Thomas E. Martin, of Ellsworth. Mr. Martin had a long and accomplished career in community planning. He worked for the Northern Maine Regional Planning Commission in Caribou as senior planner; at the Lakes Regional Planning Commission in Meredith, New Hampshire; and for 28 years as executive director of the Hancock County Planning Commission before he retired in 2018. He actively participated in several Unitarian Universalist churches, most recently as a member for over 30 years in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth, where he served two terms as board president and in many other lay leadership roles. Mr. Martin will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 442)
(5-14) John Nowacki, of Kennebunk. Mr. Nowacki joined the United States Army Reserves in Ohio in 1968 and transferred to a unit in Maine when he moved here in the early 1970s to teach Physics at Kennebunk High School. After seven years as the school's physics teacher, Mr. Nowacki left teaching to join Sprague Electric, which had a plant that made capacitors in Sanford. Starting at Sprague as an engineer, he became the purchasing manager and then the engineering manager. He later returned to teaching. In 1986, Mr. Nowacki became the sole physics teacher at Noble High School. He was a part of the team that reimagined what the school could be and provided significant input into the design of the new building in North Berwick. He also helped coach the Odyssey of the Mind team. Mr. Nowacki was very active in amateur radio and was an active ham for almost 65 years. His call sign for the last decade was W3NA. He contacted every possible country except North Korea, and he was included on the DXCC Honor Roll. Over the years, he taught amateur radio as adult ed courses, introducing others to the hobby. He also helped to start the New England Radio Discussion Society. Mr. Nowacki will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 195) Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(5-15) Lillian Marshall Bartlett, of Kennebunkport. In 1978, Mrs. Bartlett and her husband Carl settled in Kennebunkport. They built a family home and, with a partner, opened Port Hardware. A lifetime member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Bartlett was a willing worker in Concord, New Hampshire at the Wesley United Methodist Church and at the Church on the Cape in Kennebunkport. She was recently recognized by the town with the Boston Post Cane. Mrs. Bartlett will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 196) Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York.
(5-16) Ann Emerson Spaulding, of Kennebunk. After summering in Maine beginning in the early 1970s, Mrs. Spaulding and her family moved to Kennebunk in 1978. Soon after she arrived, she opened and operated a boutique clothing store, Annie's Apple, in the heart of Dock Square in Kennebunkport. She was a passionate supporter of education and the arts, supporting the KBIA summer youth organization and serving on the boards of Berwick Academy, Wheelock College, KBIA, the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the Spaulding Center for Active Living. She was instrumental in working with Sugarloaf Mountain Arts to host outdoor summer concerts in the 1980s, and she was the driving force behind the Music on Main free public concert, which featured the Portland Symphony Orchestra performing in downtown Kennebunk. Mrs. Spaulding will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 197) Presented by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk.
(5-17) Clare Ralph Greenlaw, of Falmouth, a pioneer in robotics and experiential STEAM education in Maine. Dr. Greenlaw's work focused on the learning sciences, Brain-Based Learning and innovative approaches to teaching pre-engineering at the secondary level. In 2024, after serving as lead mentor for Northern Force Robotics, FIRST Team 172, Dr. Greenlaw founded the STEM Coliseum and Learning Center in Portland. The facility has since gained national recognition as a leading model for making cutting-edge, experiential STEM education accessible to all students. Earlier in his career, Dr. Greenlaw worked in immunology research and product development. In 1995, he joined Cheverus High School as Director of Admissions, later serving as Director of Institutional Advancement and teaching chemistry. He then transitioned into business leadership and strategy, with roles in e-commerce and online marketing at E I Printing, Inc., and Pyramid Checks and Printing. He also founded two companies, Precision Direct, Inc. and Panacea Solutions, LLC. Beginning in 2008, Dr. Greenlaw pursued doctoral studies in International Business at Southern New Hampshire University, where he also served as an adjunct professor. He went on to become Faculty Lead for the MBA and Undergraduate Business Administration and International Business Programs before retiring in 2023 as Dean of Business Administration and International Business Programs. Dr. Greenlaw will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 198) Presented by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
(5-18) Perry Elwin Wood, of Sanford. Mr. Wood devoted much of his life to public service, first working in the State's surplus food program delivering food to those in need in Sanford and the surrounding communities and later working as a manager in the Sanford branch of the Department of Human Services, where he remained until his retirement in 2009. He was active in the community, serving many years in the Sanford Lions Club and the Sanford Democratic Party, and in later years he enjoyed having spirited conversations at the Sanford Elks Club. Mr. Wood will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 199) Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative LANIGAN of Sanford, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
(5-19) Helen P. Trefethen, of Westbrook. Mrs. Trefethen raised four children and worked at the American Can Company for many years. She and her family spent two years living in Franklin, Massachusetts, where she worked for the Tupperware Company, before returning to Portland. She then joined the Portland School System. She worked as a teacher's aide and later worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Assistant Principal's office at Portland High School, where she became affectionately known as "Mrs. T" to generations of students. After retiring, Mrs. Trefethen continued to give back to her community. She was the coordinator for the Meals on Wheels program at Prides Corner Church in Westbrook and volunteered wherever she was needed. She stayed connected with her church families, first at Prides Corner Church and later at Windham Hill United Church of Christ. Mrs. Trefethen will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 202) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-12) on Bill "An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services" (S.P. 79) (L.D. 143) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-12).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-59) on Bill "An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program" (H.P. 63) (L.D. 98) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-58) on Resolve, Directing the Maine Arts Commission to Study Federal and National Efforts to Protect Artists from Copyright Infringement by Artificial Intelligence Companies and Users and to Monitor Educational Use (H.P. 74) (L.D. 109) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish Immunity for a Receiver Appointed by the Public Utilities Commission to Oversee the Operations of a Consumer-owned Water Utility" (H.P. 746) (L.D. 1127) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-63) on Bill "An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics" (H.P. 34) (L.D. 70) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-64) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Health Care Gap Year Program for Recent College Graduates" (H.P. 442) (L.D. 703) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 54) (L.D. 126) Bill "An Act to Expand the Use of the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-15) (7-2) (S.P. 228) (L.D. 510) Bill "An Act to Require the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Maintain the Weld to Byron Road in Township 6 North of Weld" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-14) (7-3) (S.P. 306) (L.D. 689) Bill "An Act to Support the Northern New England Poison Center" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-17) (7-4) (S.P. 373) (L.D. 840) Bill "An Act to Modernize the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by Removing Marriage Disincentives" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-18) (7-5) (H.P. 189) (L.D. 289) Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Bingham the Barry A. DeLong Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-61) (7-6) (H.P. 570) (L.D. 884) Resolve, to Establish the Criminal Justice Legal Aid Clinic Pilot Project at the University of Maine School of Law Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-60)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Provide an Exception to a Fishing Prohibition near the Crooked Brook Dam (H.P. 11) (L.D. 47)
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 Provide for the 2025 and 2026 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds (S.P. 293) (L.D. 678)
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 Require the Issuance of Maine Agricultural Fair Licenses Every 4 Years (H.P. 597) (L.D. 932)
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 Improve Efficiency of Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities by Requiring the Designation of State Inspectors as Essential (H.P. 211) (L.D. 311) (10-5) An Act to Repeal the Sunday Amateur Sports Law, the Law Allowing Municipalities to Permit the Operation of Movie Theaters on Sundays and the Law Imposing a Fine or Imprisonment for Playing Games and Sports with Admission Charges on Memorial Day (H.P. 237) (L.D. 337) (10-6) An Act to Support Removal of Overboard Discharge Systems (H.P. 255) (L.D. 401) (10-7) An Act to Ensure That the Exemption of Certain Agricultural Buildings from the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Includes Maple Sugarhouses (H.P. 371) (L.D. 603) (10-8) An Act to Restore Matching Funding to the Maine Development Foundation (H.P. 397) (L.D. 629) (10-9) An Act to Amend the Membership of the State Employee Health Commission and Make Referential Changes to the Office of Employee Health, Wellness and Workers' Compensation (H.P. 446) (L.D. 707) (10-10) An Act to Allow for Rescission of a Site Location of Development Permit When a Development Is Decommissioned (H.P. 447) (L.D. 708) (10-11) An Act to Clarify the Process to Transfer Funds Resulting from the Expiration of Unused Kilowatt-hour Credits to Be Used to Provide Assistance to Low-income Electricity Customers (S.P. 394) (L.D. 905) (10-12) An Act to Grant the Rockland Port District an Increase in Its Borrowing Capacity and Include Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Industries in Its Charter (H.P. 787) (L.D. 1182) (10-13) An Act to Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years of Age from Marrying (H.P. 790) (L.D. 1185) (10-14) An Act to Amend the Provisions of the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 Governing Requirements for Self-insurers (S.P. 484) (L.D. 1195) (10-15) An Act to Align the Schedules for Climate Change Protection Plans and Grid-enhancing Technology Reviews with the Integrated Grid Planning Process (H.P. 815) (L.D. 1240)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-16) Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to Compile a Statewide Inventory of Aqueous Film-forming Foam Concentrate (H.P. 254) (L.D. 400) (10-17) Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to Study the Extent of Workforce Gender Segregation in the State (H.P. 341) (L.D. 522) (10-18) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27: Standards for Timber Harvesting and Timber Harvesting Related Activities Within Unorganized and Deorganized Areas of the State, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry (H.P. 492) (L.D. 750)
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 Rachel Eastman Feeley, of Auburn (HLS 160)
TABLED - April 1, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative SMITH of Palermo. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing 49 Franklin, of Rumford (HLS 178)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Glenn Martin, of Rumford (HLS 179)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Shannon Glover, of Mexico (HLS 180)
TABLED - April 10, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. Bill "An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act" (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1281)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on LABOR. TABLED - April 15, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE. (Roll Call Ordered)
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Restoration Resources, of Alna (HLS 190)
TABLED - April 17, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Beneficial Electrification Policy of the State" (S.P. 676) (L.D. 1730)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services Through the Use of Contracts" (S.P. 682) (L.D. 1736)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Provide Reduced Interest Rates for Logging and Fishing Operations" (S.P. 679) (L.D. 1733)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Ensure the Future of Maine's Sporting Camp Heritage" (S.P. 683) (L.D. 1737)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEand ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Increase the Rate of Reimbursement to Municipalities for Revenue Lost as a Result of the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption" (S.P. 675) (L.D. 1729) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Allow a Municipality to Waive the Excise Tax on an Antique Automobile Owned by a Person 65 Years of Age or Older" (S.P. 678) (L.D. 1732) (1-7) Bill "An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax" (S.P. 680) (L.D. 1734) (1-8) Bill "An Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Contributions to a Qualified Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Account" (S.P. 681) (L.D. 1735)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Increase the Influence of the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on the Funding and Operations of the Maine State Ferry Service" (S.P. 677) (L.D. 1731)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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