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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 15th Legislative Day Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable J. Mark Worth, Ellsworth.
National Anthem by Honorable Deane Rykerson, Kittery Point.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Medical Provider of the Day, Rebecca Koerting, PA-C, Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 157)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 5, 2025
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Private & Special Laws, First Regular Session of the 119th, Chapter 58, S.P. 760 – L.D. 2136, I am pleased to appoint the Representative William Bridgeo of Augusta to the Government Board of the Capitol Area Riverfront District, effective immediately.
Representative Bridgeo will serve on this board as a State Representative who represents the City of Augusta.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, 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. 158)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 7, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 268 An Act to Restore Sentencing Discretion to the Judiciary by Removing Mandatory Minimum Sentences of Incarceration L.D. 822 An Act to End the Collection of Certain Probation Fees
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Clarify Data Collection Processes in Health Care Facilities" (H.P. 1304) (L.D. 1945)
Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor. (3-2) Bill "An Act to Clarify the Eligibility of Certified Recovery Residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Vouchers" (H.P. 1305) (L.D. 1946)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, DHALAC of South Portland, DODGE of Belfast, GOLEK of Harpswell, MALON of Biddeford, RANA of Bangor, YUSUF of Portland, Senator: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Fund MaineCare" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1307) (L.D. 1948)
Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, CRAY of Palmyra. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Study the Role of Private Equity in Maine's Economy and in Key Economic Sectors (H.P. 1302) (L.D. 1943)
Sponsored by Representative PUGH of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: RANA of Bangor, SATO of Gorham, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws" (H.P. 1299) (L.D. 1940)
Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport. Cosponsored by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole" (H.P. 1300) (L.D. 1941)
Sponsored by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill. Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland and Representatives: MATHIESON of Kittery, PLUECKER of Warren, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SINCLAIR of Bath, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland. (3-7) Bill "An Act to Protect Children and Adults from Technology-facilitated Sexual Abuse" (H.P. 1303) (L.D. 1944)
Sponsored by Representative KUHN of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Representatives: LEE of Auburn, SATO of Gorham. Committee on JUDICIARYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 1306) (L.D. 1947)
Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Submitted by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on LABORsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act to Modify Taxes Applying to Adult Use Cannabis, Hemp and Hemp Products" (H.P. 1301) (L.D. 1942)
Sponsored by Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin. (3-10) Bill "An Act to Promote Film Production in Maine" (H.P. 1309) (L.D. 1957)
Sponsored by Representative COPELAND of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, ROEDER of Bangor, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: BAILEY of York, President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Committee on TAXATIONsuggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HYMES of Waldo, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1308)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 4, 2025 TO MAY 10, 2025 AS MAINE HOMESCHOOL EDUCATION WEEK
WHEREAS,the Maine State Legislature is committed to fostering educational excellence, innovation and opportunity for all students and recognizes the vital role of families in the education and development of their children; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling offers families the freedom to customize educational experiences to meet the unique needs, talents and aspirations of each child, cultivating creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning; and
WHEREAS, over the past several years, Maine has witnessed significant growth in homeschooling, with families across the State embracing this educational model as a means to provide stability, flexibility and individualized instruction, particularly during and following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the number of students educated at home in Maine has grown substantially, reflecting the dedication of parents, guardians and caregivers who have answered the call to guide their children’s academic and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, homeschooling families contribute richly to the educational landscape of Maine, fostering diversity, strengthening community ties and instilling the values of civic responsibility, service and perseverance; and
WHEREAS, homeschooled students across Maine have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership, community service and artistic endeavors, embodying the spirit of excellence that Maine holds dear; and
WHEREAS, the tradition of home education in Maine reflects the deeply held principles of family engagement, parental choice and educational freedom that are cornerstones of a strong and vibrant democratic republic; 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, declare the week of May 4, 2025 to May 10, 2025 as Maine Home Education Week and recognize the importance of homeschooling in Maine; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we acknowledge, celebrate and honor the thousands of homeschooling families for their unwavering commitment to their children’s education and futures and recognize and commend the vital contributions they make to the strength, diversity and prosperity of the people of the State.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 27)
ORDERED, that Representative Amanda N. Collamore of Pittsfield be excused Apr 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Mark C. Cooper of Windham be excused Apr 30 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused Apr 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Nathan J. Wadsworth of Hiram be excused Apr 23 and 24 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Sawyer Wright, of Bath, a member of the Morse High School Swim Team, who won the 100 Yard Freestyle and 200 Yard Freestyle events at the Class B State Championship and also was named the Maine Interscholastic Swim League's State Swimmer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 525)
(5-2) Spencer Hallowell, of West Bath, who was named the 2025 Class B Swimming Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 526)
(5-3) the Morse High School Boys Swim and Dive Team, of Bath, which won the 2025 Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 527)
(5-4) Gaffney McDonough, of Bath, a member of the Morse High School Swim Team, who won the 100 Yard Butterfly and 50 Yard Freestyle events at the Class B State Championship and also was named the Maine Interscholastic Swim League's Class B Boys Performer of the Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 528)
(5-5) the Morse High School Boys Swim Team, of Bath, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship, the team's fourth consecutive regional title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 529)
(5-6) Fletcher McDonough, of Bath, who won the 2025 Class B State Boys Swimming State Championship in the 1-meter Dive event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 530)
(5-7) Gaffney McDonough, of Bath, who won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship in the 50 free event, breaking the state record, and was named Swimmer of the Meet. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 531)
(5-8) the Morse High School Boys Swim Team, of Bath, whose 200 free relay team, composed of Brady Chubbuck, Anders Savage, Cameron Griffee and Max Couture, won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 532)
(5-9) the Morse High School Boys Swim Team, of Bath, whose 200 medley relay team, composed of Gaffney McDonough, Sawyer Wright, Brady Chubbuck and David Mitchell, won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship in the 200 medley relay event, breaking the state record. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 533)
(5-10) the Morse High School Boys Swim Team 400 Free Relay Team, of Bath, consisting of Gaffney McDonough, David Mitchell, Anders Savage and Sawyer Wright, which won the Class B State Championship and set a new state record. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 534)
(5-11) David Mitchell, of Bath, a member of the Morse High School Swim Team, who won the 500 Yard Freestyle event at the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 535)
(5-12) the Morse High School Boys Swim Team, of Bath, whose 400 free relay team, composed of Gaffney McDonough, Anders Savage, Sawyer Wright and David Mitchell, won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship in the 400 free relay event, breaking the state record. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 536)
(5-13) Sawyer Wright, of Woolwich, who has earned the distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Morse High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 537)
(5-14) Our Katahdin, of Millinocket, a nonprofit organization founded to support community and economic development in the Katahdin region, for being named Investor of the Year by the Maine International Trade Center. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 538)
(5-15) Steve Orlofsky, of Surry, who received a Community Flamekeepers Award from Bagaduce Music for preserving and nurturing musical heritage in Maine communities. Mr. Orlofsky retired in 2021 after teaching for 43 years at George Stevens Academy and Fort Fairfield High School. His students won multiple jazz performance awards at state, regional and national jazz festivals, including the Maine State Instrumental Jazz Festival, the Berklee College of Music Jazz Festival in Boston, the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia and the Great East Music Festival in Methuen, Massachusetts. He is a highly sought after saxophone player in ensembles and bands across Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 539)
(5-16) the Top Ten students of the 2025 graduating class of Lewiston High School: Iphia Zhang, Melanie Deshaies, Kimberly Madore, Fadumo Ahmed, Ava Golder, Ava Dionne, Lauren Landry, Hamza Mohsin, Harmony Tripp and Fadumo Hussein. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 540)
(5-17) the Conners Emerson School Show Choir, of Bar Harbor, which received a gold rating for its performance of music from the David Bowie movie "Labyrinth" at the Maine Music Educators Association's State Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 543)
(5-18) Molly Jordan, of Ellsworth, a student at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 544)
(5-19) Dorsa Tajvidi, of Orono, a senior at Orono 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 545)
(5-20) Lee Cookson, of Orono, for his 30 years of service as a volunteer for the Orono Police Department. Mr. Cookson received a proclamation from the Orono Town Council recognizing his commitment and support. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 546)
(5-21) Karleigh Smith, of Baileyville, a junior at Woodland Junior/Senior High School and a player on the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 547)
(5-22) Shelly Crosby, of Lincoln, who received a 2025 Standout Local Election Official Award from the ALL IN organization for her commitment to student engagement in elections. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 548) (5-23) Merlin N. Leary, of South Portland. Mr. Leary was a veteran of the United States Navy and spent several years on the USS Rogers (DD-876), a Gearing-class destroyer, aboard which he served overseas. For many years he was employed by the City of Portland as a Building Inspector. He was a lifelong and accomplished clarinet player and a former member of the Casco Bay Concert Band. Mr. Leary will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 541)
(5-24) Rita Dube, of Brunswick, a prolific fundraiser and past Executive Director of the Franco-American Heritage Center. Mrs. Dube was employed at St. Dominic High School from 1985 to 1993 as Alumni Relations and Development Director. She then served 8 years as the Development Director at the YWCA of Lewiston/Auburn. She was a member of the founding Board of Directors of the Franco-American Heritage Center, and as Executive Director she led the center for over 12 years, raising over 6 million dollars to create a legacy for the Lewiston-Auburn community and Franco-American population of Maine. The Board of Directors dedicated the Franco-American Heritage Museum in her honor in 2018. She was a member of Governors Maine State Museum Commission, President of St. Mary's Patronesses, St. Mary's Foundation Board Member, Central Maine Medical Center Corporator, founding member of the Lewiston Public Library/Auburn Public Library Arts Association, Chair of the March of Dimes Mothers March, Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph's and Prince of Peach Parish and member of the Prince of Peace Finance Committee. For 42 years, she and her family delivered hundreds of Christmas gifts each year to those in need in the community. She was a two-time recipient of the Community Service Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce, received Lewiston's Citizen of the Year award, was inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame in Augusta and recently received a recognition for Lifetime Achievement from St. Dominic Academy's Regional High School. Mrs. Dube will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 542)
(5-25) Vinal Tainter, Jr., of Ellsworth. Mr. Tainter was a veteran of the United States Army and of the Maine Army National Guard, in which he served as a helicopter mechanic. In this capacity, he served in Germany and Bosnia. In civilian life, after teaching for a time, Mr. Tainter went on to provide the community with waste disposal services for 47 years. He was active with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Tainter will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 549) (5-26) Jean M. Hayes, of Hallowell. Mrs. Hayes was employed for many years by the Hall-Dale School District, serving in many capacities, including as an educational technician. In the community, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader and was the chair of the recreation committee that provided seniors with meals, Christmas parties with Santa for the children and oversight of the summer recreation program. She later became a member of Hallowell's Town Council, serving Ward 2. She was a long-time member and supporter of St. Matthew's Church in Hallowell. Mrs. Hayes will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(SLS 550)
(5-27) Richard A. Roderick, of Chelsea. Mr. Roderick was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1967 to 1971. He was a dedicated maintenance electrician at Bath Iron Works for many years. Mr. Roderick will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(SLS 551)
(5-28) the Honorable Jerome Plante, of Old Orchard Beach. Mr. Plante was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. In 1956, he ran for the Maine State House of Representatives and won at the age of 21, the first Democrat ever elected from Old Orchard Beach and the youngest member of the State Legislature at the time. During his second and third terms in the House, he served as Assistant Minority Leader. He rose to Minority Leader during his fourth and final term and chose not to run for reelection in 1964. In 1965, he ran for Clerk of the House and served a two-year term. He also taught at Biddeford High School during this period. In 1967, he began an eight-year position as Senior Legislative Assistant and Field Office Manager to United States Congressman Peter N. Kyros. Mr. Plante then became Town Manager of Old Orchard Beach and served for fifteen years. He served on many committees and groups to better Old Orchard Beach, including the Ballpark Commission and the School Board. In 1979, he initiated the first beachfront dune grass management program in Maine. He was Director of the Biddeford-Saco-O.O.B. Transit Authority from 1979 to 1990 and Chairman in 1990. In 1990, he began a career at Metropolitan Life. In 1994, he became a field operations coordinator for the nonprofit GreenThumb, now Experience Works. In 2003, he became an education technician for the Old Orchard Beach School System. He also coached junior high football during this period. He remained active with American Legion Post 57 as Sergeant at Arms and Vice Commander, and he was inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame. Mr. Plante will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;
(HLS 229) Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York. (5-29) Dorothy "Dottie" Melanson, of Falmouth. Mrs. Melanson worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, working primarily in Portland at the Osteopathic Hospital in the Special Care Unit and then at Maine Medical Center in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A highlight of her long career was her service as chair of the Board of Nursing for the State of Maine. Throughout her life, she was always advocating for those in need and fought hard for social justice on many levels. Active politically, she was a lifelong Democrat and chair of the party for Maine from 2003 to 2005. She strongly supported Equality Maine and women's rights and more recently helped in passing the Maine Death with Dignity Act in 2019. Mrs. Melanson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;
(HLS 230) Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative KUHN of Falmouth.
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 (6-1) Representative KUHN from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1888)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Educational Opportunities for Students in Secondary Schools with 200 or Fewer Students" (S.P. 230) (L.D. 512) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-37) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow the Spouse of a School Board Member to Serve as a Stipend Employee Within the School Board's Jurisdiction" (S.P. 232) (L.D. 513) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-34) on Bill "An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center" (S.P. 341) (L.D. 783) 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-34).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Increase Transparency and Evaluate Emergency Response Through a COVID-19 Review Commission (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 171) (L.D. 389) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-40) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention" (S.P. 355) (L.D. 792) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-35) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-35).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44) on Resolve, to Require the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council (S.P. 46) (L.D. 29) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-45) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Implement the Recommendations of the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council Regarding the Rail Line from Portland to Yarmouth (S.P. 47) (L.D. 30) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-45).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Labor Organizations from Imposing Mandatory Service Fees on Nonmembers" (H.P. 120) (L.D. 187) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-102) on Bill "An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage" (H.P. 228) (L.D. 328) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-100) on Bill "An Act to Raise the Cap on Retirement Benefits for Certain State Employees and Teachers to Which a Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Made" (H.P. 669) (L.D. 1040) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ 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. 138) (L.D. 379) Bill "An Act Regarding Confidential Information Gathered for Forest Fire Emergency Response and Planning" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 48) (L.D. 31) Bill "An Act Regarding School Enrollment for Military-connected Students" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-36) (7-3) (S.P. 310) (L.D. 693) Bill "An Act to Support the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-39) (7-4) (S.P. 360) (L.D. 795) Bill "An Act to Exempt Pegmatite Mining from the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act and Establish a Permit-by-rule Process" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-38) (7-5) (S.P. 498) (L.D. 1209) Resolve, to Create a Working Group to Study the Safety and Use of Small Lightweight Vehicles on Maine's Roads and Highways, the Systems and Laws Governing Antique Vehicles and the General Improvement of Road Safety Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-41) (7-6) (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1297) Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-42) (7-7) (S.P. 545) (L.D. 1315) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Display of an Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal Decal on a Special Veterans Commemorative License Plate" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-43) (7-8) (H.P. 22) (L.D. 58) Bill "An Act to Establish Certain Positions Within the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass (7-9) (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1828) Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-10) (H.P. 21) (L.D. 57) Bill "An Act to Enable Maine National Guard Commanders to More Efficiently Effect Disciplinary Measures Through the Maine Code of Military Justice" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-108) (7-11) (H.P. 76) (L.D. 111) Bill "An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance" (EMERGENCY) Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) (7-12) (H.P. 170) (L.D. 267) Bill "An Act Regarding the Remote Appearance of Counsel in Pretrial Nontestimonial Criminal Matters" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-107) (7-13) (H.P. 364) (L.D. 545) Bill "An Act to Exempt a Person Making Electrical Installations in the Person's Existing Bona Fide Personal Abode from Licensing and Permitting Requirements" Committee on LABOR reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-101) (7-14) (H.P. 516) (L.D. 809) Bill "An Act to Allow a Motion to Extend a Protection from Abuse Order After Expiration of the Original Order" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A"(H-106) (7-15) (H.P. 528) (L.D. 821) Bill "An Act to Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2026" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-105)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Fund Rural Patrol Services in Washington County (S.P. 194) (L.D. 461)
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 Enhance Public Safety in Rural Counties by Providing State Police Patrol and Policing Services (H.P. 306) (L.D. 477)
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 Increase Community Support for Families in Maine (H.P. 690) (L.D. 1061)
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.
_________________________________ (10-4) An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights Commission Mediators (S.P. 77) (L.D. 141) (10-5) An Act to Enhance Protections Regarding Invasive Aquatic Plant and Animal Infestations in Inland Waters of the State (H.P. 104) (L.D. 171) (10-6) An Act Regarding Information That May Be Shared by Law Enforcement Entities with a School Superintendent or a Principal (S.P. 167) (L.D. 386) (10-7) An Act to Provide Funding to Area Agencies on Aging for Community-based Services and Programs to Support Older Adults (H.P. 521) (L.D. 814) (10-8) An Act to Ensure Rent-to-own Protections Apply to Mobile Home Park Tenants (H.P. 788) (L.D. 1183) (10-9) An Act to Clarify the Maximum Value That a Small Estate May Be Under the Maine Uniform Probate Code to Permit Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit (S.P. 629) (L.D. 1545)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(10-10) Resolve, to Rename the Twin Rivers Fire Academy in Fairfield the Duane Bickford Fire Training Facility (S.P. 45) (L.D. 28)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
_________________________________ 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 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.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABORon Bill "An Act to Enact the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act" (S.P. 272) (L.D. 588)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - May 6, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-88) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Require Testing of Solar and Wind Energy Developments for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination" (H.P. 305) (L.D. 451)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-87) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology on Bird, Bee, Insect and Other Wildlife Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children (H.P. 564) (L.D. 878)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-86) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities from Requiring Deposits Based Solely on a Residential Customer's Income" (H.P. 702) (L.D. 1080)
TABLED - May 6, 2025 by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - Motion of Representative KESSLER of South Portland to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
14. Bill "An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers" (S.P. 749) (L.D. 1908)
- In Senate, REFERREDto the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. TABLED - May 6, 2025 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 759)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 13, 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 Ensure Public Access to Conservation Land by Providing Protections from Liability to Landowners" (S.P. 761) (L.D. 1953)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Authorize the Inclusion of Additional Counties in the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority" (S.P. 757) (L.D. 1950)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act to Provide Greater Equity in and Reduce Costs Related to the State's Net Energy Billing Program" (S.P. 754) (L.D. 1936) (1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Fairness" (S.P. 756) (L.D. 1949)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYand ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability" (S.P. 763) (L.D. 1955)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance Programs for Medical Care" (S.P. 755) (L.D. 1937)
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESand ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program and Establish the Community Workforce Connections Program" (S.P. 764) (L.D. 1956)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and Create Jobs" (S.P. 758) (L.D. 1951) (1-9) Bill "An Act to Lower Household Costs by Expanding the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Grocery Staples Sold in Grocery Stores" (S.P. 762) (L.D. 1954)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Allow Matinicus Isle Plantation to Issue a Revenue Bond for Urgently Needed Repairs to the Plantation's Electric Power Generating Facility" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1913)
REFERREDto the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in the House on May 6, 2025.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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