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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 13th Legislative Day Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Colonel Earl Weigelt, State Chaplain, Maine National Guard, Winslow.
Colors presented by Maine Army National Guard Honor Guard.
National Anthem by Master Sergeant Joel Crowley, 265th Combat Communications Squadron, Maine Air National Guard, Westbrook.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Lisa Lucas, DO, Cumberland.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 148)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 33 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0033
April 22, 2025
The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House Room 303, State House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
Dear Mr. Fecteau:
As the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, I accept your invitation to address the Joint Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature on Wednesday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
S/Brigadier General Diane L. Dunn Commissioner and Adjutant General
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 149)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 30, 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:"
L.D. 453 An Act to Require the State to Pay 90 Percent of All General Assistance Expenses of Municipalities and Indian Tribes L.D. 657 An Act to Modify the Law Governing Municipal General Assistance by Designating Broadband Internet Access Service and Wireless Access Point Technology as Basic Necessities L.D. 891 An Act to Exclude Poverty as a Factor When Determining Instances of Willful Neglect or Abuse of a Child L.D. 1046 An Act to Establish a 180-day State Residency Requirement for Receiving Municipal General Assistance L.D. 1178 An Act to Expedite the Process Involving Municipalities That Illegally Move a Person to Avoid Responsibility for General Assistance Support L.D. 1237 An Act to Support Adult Family Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities That Are Small or Located in Rural and Isolated Areas of the State L.D. 1421 An Act to Clarify Parental Notifications Regarding Child Care Facility Investigations L.D. 1487 An Act to Support Community Violence Prevention and Intervention Programs L.D. 1489 Resolve, to Provide Stability to Long-term Care Facility Funding (EMERGENCY) Housing and Economic Development L.D. 824 An Act Regarding Pet Fees in Rental Housing L.D. 1486 An Act to Provide Financing Assistance for Down Payments for First-generation Homeowners L.D. 1569 Resolve, to Direct the Department of Economic and Community Development to Form a Stakeholder Group to Analyze and Improve Home Repair Funding Programs in the State (EMERGENCY) Marine Resources L.D. 1352 An Act to Amend Provisions Regarding the Scallop Fishery License Apprentice Program, Licensing and Limited Access Areas Transportation L.D. 1508 An Act to Clarify the Law Regarding Tinted Windows in Motor Vehicles
Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1289 An Act to Amend the Election Recount Process L.D. 1373 An Act to Repeal the National Popular Vote Compact L.D. 1685 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning the Direct Initiative Process
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 150)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 30, 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 Committee on Housing and Economic Development has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Sachs of Freeport, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1338 Resolve, Directing State Agencies and Semiautonomous State Agencies to Provide a List of Surplus Properties and Properties Eligible for Redevelopment to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 151)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 30, 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 29, 2025
Abbey Hamilton of Yarmouth for appointment as a student member and Victoria Cohen of Farmington for appointment to the State Board of Education. Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §401, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan D. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Protect Firefighters from Cancer (H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1830)
Sponsored by Representative BAGSHAW of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, LANCE of Paris, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: DUSON of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment" (H.P. 1228) (L.D. 1844)
Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, HASENFUS of Readfield, MATHIESON of Kittery, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, SARGENT of York, SINCLAIR of Bath, WARREN of Scarborough. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations for Improved Dam Safety" (H.P. 1232) (L.D. 1848)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, BISHOP of Bucksport, Senators: GROHOSKI of Hancock, HAGGAN of Penobscot. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Establish a Minimum Age at Which a Juvenile May Be Adjudicated" (H.P. 1233) (L.D. 1849)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, NUTTING of Oakland, SINCLAIR of Bath. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
_________________________________ (3-5) Bill "An Act to Establish an Educational Tax Credit Program to Help Parents Pay for Nonpublic School Tuition and Fees" (H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1853)
Sponsored by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Improve Interagency Coordination on Renewable Energy Construction Projects" (H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1850)
Sponsored by Representative WEBB of Durham. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs" (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1843)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: MATHIESON of Kittery, SARGENT of York, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Require the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, Board of Dental Practice, Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing and Board of Occupational Therapy Practice to Obtain Fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks for Initial Applicants and Licensees Seeking Compact Privileges" (H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1854)
Sponsored by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery. Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions" (H.P. 1224) (L.D. 1829)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Establish the Working Waterfront Advisory Council" (H.P. 1229) (L.D. 1845)
Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: GERE of Kennebunkport, GOLEK of Harpswell, MINGO of Calais, SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STROUT of Harrington, Senators: BAILEY of York, MOORE of Washington, RENY of Lincoln. Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Promote Equitable Property Taxation by Reducing Valuation Based on Nearby Clean Energy Projects" (H.P. 1236) (L.D. 1852)
Sponsored by Representative HYMES of Waldo. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, DRINKWATER of Milford, FOSTER of Dexter, HAGGAN of Hampden, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: BRADSTREET of Kennebec. Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing Notification to Vehicle Owners and Lienholders When a Vehicle Is Towed or Left Without Permission on Residential or Business Property" (H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1846)
Sponsored by Representative CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham. Committee on TRANSPORTATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act to Support Small Adult Use Cannabis Businesses by Establishing a Micro Cannabis Facility License" (H.P. 1226) (L.D. 1831)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. (3-14) Bill "An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study Group" (H.P. 1231) (L.D. 1847)
Sponsored by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senators: INGWERSEN of York, RENY of Lincoln, TEPLER of Sagadahoc. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Bring Parity Among the Wabanaki Nations Regarding the Generation of Revenues from Gaming" (H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1851)
Sponsored by Representative MALON of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-16) Bill "An Act to Impose an Excise Tax on Spirits-based Cocktails Containing No More than 12 Percent Alcohol" (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1855)
Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Representative: HEPLER of Woolwich.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 26)
ORDERED, that Representative William R. Bridgeo of Augusta be excused Apr 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Robert A. Foley of Wells be excused Apr 24 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kenneth Wade Fredette of Newport be excused Apr 22 and 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Randall C. Hall of Wilton be excused Apr 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Abden S. Simmons of Waldoboro be excused Apr 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly B. Stover of Boothbay be excused Apr 23 for legislative business reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused Apr 22 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) Lee Mank, of Readfield, 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 495)
(5-2) Grace Keene, of Readfield, 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 496)
(5-3) Nancy Buker, of Readfield, 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 497)
(5-4) the Boothbay Region High School Drama Students One Act Play Team, which won the Gold Medal at the Maine Drama Festival's Class B Regional One Act Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 498)
(5-5) the Cape Elizabeth Speech and Debate Team, which won the Maine State Debate Championship in Congressional Debate Overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 499) (5-6) Caroline Straw, of Cape Elizabeth, who won the Maine State Debate Championship in Congressional Debate. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 500)
(5-7) Bobbie Robinson, of Waldoboro, on her retirement after over 39 years of service as a dispatcher with Lincoln County Communications. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 501)
(5-8) Steve Johnson, of Blue Hill, who received the Bob White Award from the Maine Association of Soccer Officials. Mr. Johnson has been officiating soccer matches for 35 years. The award is given annually to a MASO official who best exemplifies the characteristics Bob White showed as a person and an official, along with dedication to the game and development of officials. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 502)
(5-9) the Blue Hill Co-Op, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 503)
(5-10) Kindness Keepers for Hallie, of Poland, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 506)
(5-11) Cape Elizabeth Little League, on the celebration of the league's 75th anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 507)
(5-12) the Hampden Academy Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class A North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 508)
(5-13) Marilyn Shapiro, of Bath, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on May 5, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 215) Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc, Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
(5-14) Carl Gartley, of South China, Superintendent of Regional School Unit 18, on his retirement in June 2025 after a long career in public education. Mr. Gartley started teaching high school math in the autumn of 1992 and has been teaching and in leadership roles in public education ever since. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 217) Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representative SMITH of Palermo.
(5-15) Robert G. Pelletier, of Winthrop, who is celebrating his 90th birthday on April 6, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 218) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
(5-16) Lucille Helen Bauer, of Wales, who celebrated her 95th birthday on April 8, 2025. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 219) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-17) Sheridan Bennett, of Buxton. Mr. Bennett served 35 years on the Buxton budget committee and is retiring. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 220) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Representative CARLOW of Buxton.
(5-18) Jade Greenlaw, of Lubec, who was named the Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology 2025 Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 221) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative TUELL of East Machias.
(5-19) Riley Balicki, of Jonesport, who won the Gold Award at the Health Occupation SkillsUSA Knowledge Bowl. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 222) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-20) Kaylah Tedeschi, of Harrington, who won the Gold Award at the Health Occupation SkillsUSA Knowledge Bowl. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 223) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-21) Lola Smith, of Machiasport, who won the Gold Award at the Health Occupation SkillsUSA Knowledge Bowl. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 224) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative TUELL of East Machias. (5-22) Jade Greenlaw, of Lubec, who won the Gold Award at the Health Occupation SkillsUSA Knowledge Bowl. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 225) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative TUELL of East Machias.
In Memory of: (5-23) Virginia "Gina" (Smith) Farnsworth, of Bar Harbor. Mrs. Farnsworth worked for the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for over 50 years. A member of the Church of Our Father in Hulls Cove, she served the church community as senior warden and, for many years, as treasurer of the church's fair committee. She was also a member of the Bar Harbor American Legion Auxiliary for several years. She frequently volunteered for the Bar Harbor YWCA, including the food pantry, and was named the Woman of the Year. She was a member of the Bar Harbor Rotary Club and one of the first women to receive the Paul Harris Fellowship. Mrs. Farnsworth will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 504)
(5-24) Robert D. Pate, of Saco. Mr. Pate served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in England during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he became a funeral director, eventually owning Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Homes in Saco and Buxton. He was a member of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club, Wardwell Home and the Salvation Army Corps in Old Orchard Beach. He also served as President of the Saco Little League and the Thornton Academy Boosters. He was a longtime member of the United Baptist Church of Saco, Saco Masonic Lodge #9 and the Maine Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Pate will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 505)
(5-25) Donald F. Dow, of Westport Island. Mr. Dow was a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Upon his return from Korea, he lived in Millbury, Massachusetts. He dedicated many years to working as an executive at AAA Northeast, providing assistance and support to countless travelers. After retiring to Maine, he worked at various jobs, including at Bath Iron Works and as a property caretaker for several local properties. Mr. Dow will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 216) Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln, Representative RANA of Bangor.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to the Laws Governing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services" (S.P. 700) (L.D. 1801)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1804, subsection 3, paragraph H.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-2) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify When an Indigent Criminal Defendant Is Entitled to Counsel at State Expense" (S.P. 701) (L.D. 1802)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1804, subsection 3, paragraph H.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-3) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendation of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Eliminate the Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" (S.P. 709) (L.D. 1817)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1804, subsection 3, paragraph H.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and REJECTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-4) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Regarding the Confidentiality of Attorney-Client Communications in Jails and Correctional Facilities" (S.P. 712) (L.D. 1825)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1804, subsection 3, paragraph H.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERREDto the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-5) Representative KUHN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act Directing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Assist Persons Filing Post-judgment Motions to Seal Criminal History Record Information" (H.P. 1240) (L.D. 1856)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103, section 8.
_________________________________ Divided Report (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-28) on Bill "An Act to Establish the PFAS Response Program and to Modify the Fund To Address PFAS Contamination" (S.P. 66) (L.D. 130) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-28).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-29) on Bill "An Act to Require the Office of the Public Advocate to Implement the State's Climate Action Plan" (S.P. 370) (L.D. 837) 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-29).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) on Bill "An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Notification Requirements for Products Containing PFAS" (S.P. 419) (L.D. 987) 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-27).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-23) on Bill "An Act to Allow Persons to Label Their Wild Animal Traps with Their Online Identification Number Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (S.P. 18) (L.D. 6) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-23).
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-80) on Bill "An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing Services" (H.P. 306) (L.D. 477) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-79) on Bill "An Act to Enhance Protections Regarding Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestations in Inland Waters of the State" (H.P. 104) (L.D. 171) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought Not to Passon Bill "An Act to Authorize Judicial Disposition of a Juvenile Adjudicated of Murder or a Class A Crime to a Term of Commitment Extending Beyond the Juvenile's 21st Birthday" (H.P. 354) (L.D. 535) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-81) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ 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. 16) (L.D. 117) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-30) (7-2) (S.P. 212) (L.D. 472) Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to Montreal Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(S-26) (7-3) (H.P. 788) (L.D. 1183) Bill "An Act to Ensure Rent-to-own Protections Apply to Mobile Home Park Tenants" Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 521) (L.D. 814) Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for Community-based Services and Programs to Support Older Adults" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-77) (7-5) (H.P. 690) (L.D. 1061) Bill "An Act to Increase Community Support for Families in Maine" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-78)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Amend the Definition of "Transient Occupancy" in the Laws Governing the Maine Land Use Planning Commission (H.P. 252) (L.D. 398)
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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(10-2) An Act to Clarify Processes of the Board of Environmental Protection (S.P. 58) (L.D. 36) (10-3) An Act to Appropriate Funds to the Department of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund (H.P. 196) (L.D. 296) (10-4) An Act to Update Waste Discharge License Fees (S.P. 200) (L.D. 465) (10-5) An Act to Provide Funding for Low-income Electric Ratepayer Assistance (H.P. 642) (L.D. 995) (10-6) An Act to Require Reporting of Sheltering or Aiding Missing Children (H.P. 755) (L.D. 1150)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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)
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Old School Pantry, of Mexico (HLS 210)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Island Indulgence Spa, of Rumford (HLS 211)
TABLED - April 24, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative HENDERSON of Rumford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 719)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Expand Law Education and Training by Creating a Night Law School Program" (S.P. 715) (L.D. 1833)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Clarify Available Relief for the Protection of At-risk Children" (S.P. 714) (L.D. 1832)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Improve Nonemergency MaineCare Transportation" (S.P. 717) (L.D. 1835)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Allow Dental Care Providers to Opt In to Receive Claim Reimbursement Payments Made by Virtual Credit Cards" (S.P. 716) (L.D. 1834) (1-5) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Affecting Insurance" (S.P. 720) (L.D. 1837)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Establish Stepparent Visitation Rights" (S.P. 725) (L.D. 1842)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Strengthen the So-called Maine Hire-a-Vet Program" (S.P. 722) (L.D. 1839)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Modify the Process of Selling Tax-acquired Properties" (S.P. 724) (L.D. 1841)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act to Provide Opportunities and Sustainable Revenue for Maine Farms, Agricultural Fairs, Wabanaki Tribes and Veterans' Homes" (S.P. 721) (L.D. 1838) (1-10) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act" (S.P. 723) (L.D. 1840)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSand ordered printed.
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