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Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-286) on same Bill.
(10-11) An Act to Require the State to Hold a Public Hearing in a Municipality Before the State Constructs a Solar Project in That Municipality
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(6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Health Care Services Without Parental Consent"
(6-43) Seven Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-308) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta"
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues"
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
(6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-323) on Bill "An Act to Provide Energy Efficiency Program Outreach and Assistance to Manufactured Housing Residents"
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-278) on same Bill.
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
WHEREAS,Mr. Gershkovich has become the first American journalist to be imprisoned by Russia on fraudulent espionage charges since the Cold War;and
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland KUHN of Falmouth LEE of Auburn MORIARTY of Cumberland RECKITT of South Portland SHEEHAN of Biddeford
(7-1) (S.P. 311) (L.D. 753) Bill "An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and Educational Technicians to Be Recertified" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-152)
(7-41) (H.P. 1109) (L.D. 1730) Bill "An Act to Implement Changes to the Laws Relating to Judicial Separation and Divorce Regarding Preliminary Injunctions as Recommended by the Family Law Advisory Commission" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-281)
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-260) on same Bill.
(7-5) (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1283) Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-153)
(5-18) Eliza Marco, of Bath, a student at Morse High School, who won the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breaststroke Events at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Girls Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
WHEREAS, writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on their compensation and working conditions in a generation, with media companies taking advantage of the industry’s transition to global streaming to underpay workers, resulting in writers doing more work for less pay and with less job security; and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
L.D. 1853 An Act to Conform the Mining Excise Tax Laws to the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act and Set the Mining Excise Tax at 10 Percent (EMERGENCY)
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-319) on same Bill.
(6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-331) on Bill "An Act to Reduce Chronic Student Absenteeism"
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Amend a Circulator's Oath for Petitions and Nomination Papers by Including the Number of Signatures Collected"
(5-28) Emma Waldron, of Belfast, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Belfast Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(10-5) Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands to Enter into Certain Leases
(7-19) (H.P. 299) (L.D. 482) Bill "An Act to Extend the Time for Youth Deer Hunting" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-262)
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
(7-15) (H.P. 248) (L.D. 397) Bill "An Act to Allow Sponsorship Signs at Outdoor Athletic Facilities" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-298)
(6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Protect Inland Water Quality, Shorelines, Wildlife and Public Safety by Prohibiting Operation of a Wake Boat to Create an Enhanced Wake Close to Shore or in Shallow Water"
24. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-179) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with a Population of More than 10,000" (EMERGENCY)
(5-15) Ethan Blanche, of Scarborough, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Scarborough High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-166) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Remove the Cost-of-living Adjustment from the Minimum Wage Laws"
(7-23) (H.P. 375) (L.D. 598) Bill "An Act to Require a Vehicle Operator to Notify an Owner or Law Enforcement Officer of an Accident Involving a Dog, a Cat or Livestock" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-265)
(7-37) (H.P. 847) (L.D. 1333) Bill "An Act to Protect Children by Modernizing Internet and Digital Media Filtering Requirements for Education" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-325)
(10-32) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Develop and Distribute Guidance for Diploma Options at the Arthur R. Gould School
*Please note that all supplements may not be taken up. Those items not considered today will generally reappear on the printed calendar of the next legislative day.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(5-19) Isabel Cates, of Cutler, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
L.D. 1945 An Act to Provide a Property Tax Exemption to All Veterans Who Are 62 Years of Age or Older and Increase the Current Exemption
(7-36) (H.P. 836) (L.D. 1311) Bill "An Act to Provide That the Legal Use or Possession of Cannabis Is Not a Violation of Probation, Parole or Pretrial Release" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-310)
(7-40) (H.P. 1081) (L.D. 1682) Bill "An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-314)
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham MASTRACCIO of Sanford MATHIESON of Kittery PRINGLE of Windham SWALLOW of Houlton
(6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-299) on Bill "An Act to Allow Maine Families to Increase Their Savings by Removing Asset Limits for Eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program"
33. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-167) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Promote Minimum Wage Consistency by Limiting the Authority of Municipalities Regarding Minimum Hourly Pay"
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-268) on Bill "An Act to Promote the Community School Program"
(5-13) GoGo Refill, of South Portland, owned by Laura Marston, which was named the Maine Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration Maine District Office. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-318) on Bill "An Act Regarding Environmental Justice"
L.D. 193 An Act to Provide Excess General Fund Revenue to the School Revolving Renovation Fund and the Education Stabilization Fund
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-192) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Ensure an Incarcerated Individual's Right to Make Free Telephone Calls Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege"
Pursuant to my authority under M.R.S.A. Title 20-A, Chapter 413, subchapter 2, §11053, 1-E, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Holly Sargent of York to the New England Board of Higher Education, effective immediately.
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-294) on same Bill.
(7-3) (S.P. 370) (L.D. 873) Bill "An Act to Continue the Department of Education Diploma Program Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-142)
(7-42) (H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1930) Resolve, to Authorize the Exchange of Interest in Certain Lands Owned by the State in Piscataquis County Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-315)
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland
(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-287) on Bill "An Act to Improve Behavioral Health Support for Students in Public Schools"
Representatives: SALISBURY of Westbrook HASENFUS of Readfield LOOKNER of Portland MADIGAN of Waterville MATHIESON of Kittery MILLIKEN of Blue Hill
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
L.D. 1131 An Act to Support Continuity in Perinatal and Emergency Care by Requiring Notice of a Voluntary Hospital or Facility Closure or Reduction in Services
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-338) on same Bill.
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello HASENFUS of Readfield LAJOIE of Lewiston NEWMAN of Belgrade NUTTING of Oakland PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft
(5-11) Katie Silverman, of Rockland, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on June 3, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
19. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Enrollment Requirement for Minor Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status"
(7-25) (H.P. 461) (L.D. 692) Bill "An Act Regarding Eligibility of County Jail Inmates for a Community Confinement Monitoring Program" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-316)
(4-1) On motion of Representative RIELLY of Westbrook, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1288) (Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, HYMES of Waldo, JAUCH of Topsham, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MORIARTY of Cumberland, Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
(5-5) Matthew Stewart, of Brunswick, who was named the Maine Air National Guard Outstanding Company Grade Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Representatives: ZEIGLER of Montville BABIN of Fort Fairfield BOYLE of Gorham FOSTER of Dexter GEIGER of Rockland KESSLER of South Portland RUNTE of York WARREN of Scarborough
(7-21) (H.P. 313) (L.D. 496) Bill "An Act to Address Solar Energy Development Decommissioning" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-288)
6. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY)
(10-23) Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Study the Effects of Wake Boats on Shoreline Property and the Environment
(6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-321) on Bill "An Act to Create a Rebuttable Presumption Under the Workers' Compensation Law for Line Workers Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder"
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program"
(5-2) Richard Flaherty, of Scarborough, on his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(7-32) (H.P. 662) (L.D. 1026) Resolve, To Direct the University of Maine System to Establish a Dental Therapy Degree Program Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-273)
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.
37. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-216) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization to Self-insure for Automobile Insurance"
(5-17) Ashlie Morris, of South Portland, with Collect the Cotton, who has been recognized as a 2023 Outstanding Maine Woman by Coast 93.1 and Hannaford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(10-25) Resolve, to Increase Residential Care and Nursing Facility Residents' Personal Needs Allowances Under the MaineCare Program
(6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Notify School Boards and Select Boards That Lobbying Associations Are Not Governmental Agencies"
(10-30) Resolve, Directing the University of Maine System to Study the Potential Effects of the State's Adopting Permanent Eastern Standard Time or Permanent Eastern Daylight Time
Comes from the Senate, under suspension of the rules and WITHOUT REFERENCE to a Committee, the Bill READ TWICE and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) on same Bill.
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-99).
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(5-7) Blaine Mills, of Greenwood, who has served the people of the Town of Greenwood and of the State for more than 45 years with the Greenwood Historical Society. Mr. Mills is a lifetime resident of Greenwood, was a charter member of the Greenwood Historical Society, has served as an unparalleled leader in preserving Greenwood history through research and programs and has served as the definitive source of answers to historical questions concerning Greenwood. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
35. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Allow for the Recall of an Elected Municipal Official for Any Reason"
L.D. 1993 An Act to Expand Home Visiting Services and Provide for Reimbursement Under the MaineCare Program for Perinatal Doula Services and Midwifery Services
(5-30) Savannah Springer, of Belfast, who has earned the distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2023 graduating class of Belfast Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-301) on Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for a Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Persons"
(5-31) Maine Beer Company, of Freeport, which won a 2023 Good Food Award for the company's Little Whaleboat IPA from the Good Food Foundation, which honors food crafters who produce food with exceptional craftsmanship and flavor and have a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Maine Beer Company is one of only 15 breweries in the nation to receive this honor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(5-25) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Winslow High School: Lucas Boucher, Tyler Dow, Dayton Dutil, Morgan Fortin, Hunter Lee, Haley Martin, Emma Michaud, Noella Pepin, Lukas Stabins and Kiera Veilleux. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(10-4) Resolve, to Reestablish and Continue the Work of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State
(5-4) Arlo Pike, Jr., of Buxton, on his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
40. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-237) - Report "B" (5) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-238) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-198) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Require the Adoption of Sector-specific Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits"
(7-2) (S.P. 361) (L.D. 864) Bill "An Act to Clarify Provisions of the Maine Good Samaritan Law" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-144)
(5-23) Arlene Harrington, of Bethel, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on May 3, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-335) on same Bill.
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.
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-300) on same Bill.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-199) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Reestablish Annual Reporting on Solid Waste in Maine"
(5-14) the City of South Portland, which is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. In 1898, the Town of South Portland adopted a new charter to became the current City of South Portland. We extend to the citizens of the City of South Portland our congratulations and best wishes on the city's quasquicentennial;
(7-16) (H.P. 283) (L.D. 466) Bill "An Act to Develop and Enforce Mandatory Recycling of All Solar and Wind Projects" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-274)
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-336) on same Bill.
(7-27) (H.P. 549) (L.D. 883) Bill "An Act to Exempt Emergency Medical Services Community Paramedicine Programs from Home Health Care Provider Licensing Requirements" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-304)
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Require Reimbursement for Gender-affirming Care for MaineCare Members"
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast LYMAN of Livermore Falls MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset SAMPSON of Alfred SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-122) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction"
38. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails"
Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) Report.
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-296) on same Bill.
(7-34) (H.P. 691) (L.D. 1096) Bill "An Act to Help Retired Teachers and State Employees Keep Pace with Inflation by Matching the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Social Security Benefits" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-313)
Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-283) Report.
(5-27) Larry Gardner, of Fort Fairfield, who is retiring from coaching Fort Fairfield girls varsity basketball. Mr. Gardner began coaching in 1977. He won a regional championship and a state championship with the girls basketball team in 2010 and two regional titles with boys basketball teams, in 1984 and 1988. Over his coaching career, his teams won 433 games. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor BRADSTREET of Vassalboro DRINKWATER of Milford GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland SOBOLESKI of Phillips
(5-16) the Honorable David Brenerman, of South Portland, formerly the Mayor of Portland, a Portland City Council member and a member of the Maine House of Representatives, on his induction into the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame in May 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(7-22) (H.P. 321) (L.D. 516) Bill "An Act to Reduce Cancer Among Firefighters by Providing Grants for Safety Equipment" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-317)
32. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-178) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Create a Livable Wage by Increasing the Minimum Hourly Wage"
18. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-99) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs"
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-320) on same Bill.
(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) on Bill "An Act to Provide Funds to the Malaga 1912 Scholarship Fund"
(5-29) Ezekiel Slaughter, of Belfast, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Belfast Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(5-8) Asfia Jawad, of Portland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Deering High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland KUHN of Falmouth LEE of Auburn MORIARTY of Cumberland RECKITT of South Portland SHEEHAN of Biddeford
41. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-231) - Report "B" (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Resolve, to Study Training in Racial Issues, Racial Justice and Social Issues at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and Study Additional Requirements for Law Enforcement Officers and Candidates
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-307) on same Bill.
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland BAGSHAW of Windham DODGE of Belfast LYMAN of Livermore Falls MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SAMPSON of Alfred SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham GOLEK of Harpswell HEPLER of Woolwich MASON of Lisbon THORNE of Carmel WOODSOME of Waterboro
(7-14) (H.P. 194) (L.D. 296) Bill "An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-terrain Vehicle Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-333)
(7-17) (H.P. 284) (L.D. 467) Bill "An Act to Require Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-264)
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment
Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach BELL of Yarmouth BRIDGEO of Augusta DOUDERA of Camden HOBBS of Wells O'NEIL of Saco WOODSOME of Waterboro
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland ANDREWS of Paris KUHN of Falmouth LEE of Auburn MORIARTY of Cumberland RECKITT of South Portland SHEEHAN of Biddeford
Representatives: MEYER of Eliot CRAVEN of Lewiston GRAHAM of North Yarmouth MADIGAN of Waterville SHAGOURY of Hallowell ZAGER of Portland
WHEREAS,the Writers Guild of America West and the Writers Guild of America East, labor unions that represent over 11,500 writers in film and television across the country, are currently without a contract and are on strike;and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
(5-26) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Waterville Senior High School: Karin Zimba, Andrew Turlo, Angela Errigo, Cole Bazakas, Logan Tardif, Nicholas Poulin, Alejandra Garcia-Pollis, Alexa DeWitt, Brianna Bates and Kassidy Gordon. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-293) on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Certain Employees Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan"
(7-11) (H.P. 121) (L.D. 197) Bill "An Act to Address Employee Retention at the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory and the Computer Crimes Unit in the Department of Public Safety" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-312)
(6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Sunday Hunting by Landowners on Their Land"
(6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-279) on Bill "An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation"
(5-1) Mike Connolly, of Brunswick, on his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact either Austin &Associates or myself. Austin & Associates can be reached at their office in Auburn at 783-9111 and I can be reached at our office in Augusta at 530-9043.
34. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds in Municipal Referenda with Lower Approval Thresholds"
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52-C, I am pleased to appoint the following individuals to the Cannabis Advisory Commission, effective the date of this letter:
(6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services"
(7-30) (H.P. 654) (L.D. 1018) Bill "An Act to Increase the Membership of the State Board of Education and Review the Board's Responsibilities, Functions and Staffing" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-289)
(7-33) (H.P. 664) (L.D. 1028) Bill "An Act to Expand the Higher Education Tuition Waiver for Persons Who Have Resided in Foster Care" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-269)
Representatives: PERRY of Calais ARFORD of Brunswick CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham MASTRACCIO of Sanford MATHIESON of Kittery PRINGLE of Windham
(7-38) (H.P. 855) (L.D. 1341) Bill "An Act to Modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Mobile Services" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295)
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-172) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Strengthen Work Equity Regarding Employment of Minors and Unemployment Benefits"
(5-6) Matthew Hamel, of Windham, who was named the Maine Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Representatives: SUPICA of Bangor BOYER of Poland COLLINGS of Portland MALON of Biddeford MONTELL of Gardiner RIELLY of Westbrook RISEMAN of Harrison
(10-17) An Act to Require a Disclaimer on Promotional Materials for Medicare, Medicaid and MaineCare Products by Private Entities
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland
29. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-165) - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Provide That the Minimum Wage Increases by the Rolling Average of the Cost of Living of the Previous 3 Years"
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(7-13) (H.P. 187) (L.D. 289) Bill "An Act to Require the State to Purchase Farms Contaminated with Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-324)
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) on same Bill.
(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Position Between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services on Early Childhood Education Matters"
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Representatives: MOONEN of Portland KUHN of Falmouth LEE of Auburn MORIARTY of Cumberland RECKITT of South Portland SHEEHAN of Biddeford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-263) on same Bill.
(5-3) Phil Curtis, of Old Orchard Beach, on his induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(7-20) (H.P. 302) (L.D. 485) Resolve, to Amend the Rules Regarding Athletic Director Qualifications Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-290)
(6-1) Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Contract for Discounted Insulin Manufactured and Distributed by Civica Rx
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor BRADSTREET of Vassalboro GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland
- In Senate, Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
(5-20) Sarah Moulton, of Cutler, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) on same Bill.
(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Provide Transparency in Public School Curricula"
(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand"
WHEREAS, Wall Street Journal reporter, Bowdoin College alumnus and United States citizen Evan Gershkovich while reporting in Russia was taken into custody on March 29, 2023 in Yekaterinburg and wrongly accused of spying by the Russian government; and
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282) on same Bill.
(6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Health Care Workers to Return to Work by Reinstating Exemptions from Immunization Requirements"
L.D. 1758 An Act to Require a Municipality to Pay a Homeless Shelter on a Per Capita Basis for Persons Released or Delivered by the Municipality to the Shelter
39. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-232) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag"
(5-12) the South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete Boys Hockey Team, of South Portland, which was the runner-up at the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(7-31) (H.P. 655) (L.D. 1019) Bill "An Act Regarding Water Testing Related to Salt and Sand Storage Facilities" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-297)
Representative Sheehan will serve as a member of the House of Representatives who is also a member of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters.
(6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-283) on Bill "An Act to Provide for Civil Recovery Based on Nonconsensual Removal of or Tampering with a Condom and Considering Sexual Assault in Evaluating Parental Rights"
Representatives: ROEDER of Bangor GEIGER of Rockland GERE of Kennebunkport MALON of Biddeford RUSSELL of Verona Island SKOLD of Portland
27. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-195) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters"
(7-24) (H.P. 455) (L.D. 686) Bill "An Act to Enhance Safety for Unregistered Farm Tractors and Animal-drawn Vehicles on Highways" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-266)
(5-22) Joey McGlaughlin, of Baring Plantation, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(7-8) (H.P. 1242) (L.D. 1934) Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass
(6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-322) on Bill "An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules"
(7-10) (H.P. 106) (L.D. 165) Bill "An Act to Increase the Governor's Salary" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-292)
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham DILL of Old Town DRINKWATER of Milford GOLEK of Harpswell HEPLER of Woolwich WOODSOME of Waterboro
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-272) on Bill "An Act to Establish the School Meal Equipment and Program Improvement Fund"
(5-9) Craig Larrabee, of Belgrade, President and Chief Executive Officer of JMG, on his 30 years of leadership and commitment to Maine's students. Mr. Larrabee began his career at JMG as a Classroom Specialist in 1993, the same year JMG was founded. He was named President and CEO by JMG's Board of Directors in 2005. He is a driver of innovative student-centered approaches and a champion of results-driven public/private partnerships. Through his leadership, JMG has become the largest education nonprofit in Maine, serving more than 12,000 students annually, from middle school through postsecondary education, in all 16 counties. Mr. Larrabee is a champion of equitable solutions to address the diverse needs of all students. During Mr. Larrabee's 3 decades of service, JMG has benefited more than 90,000 Mainers, ensuring all students have the opportunity to fulfill their promise. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Validate Certain Proceedings Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Notes by the City of Rockland" (EMERGENCY)
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-309) on same Bill.
WHEREAS, this erosion of writer pay and working conditions has happened while their employers have collected almost $30,000,000,000 in entertainment operating profits each year from 2017 to 2021; and
(7-35) (H.P. 727) (L.D. 1155) Bill "An Act to Address Legislative Salaries" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-267)
L.D. 839 An Act to Allow On-premises Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Products on the Premises of Cannabis Store Licensees
(10-27) Resolve, to Study Implementation of a Program to Provide Trauma-informed Training for Law Enforcement Officers at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
(6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Practicing Chiropractic Without a License"
10. Joint Order, Propounding Questions to the Supreme Judicial Court Regarding the Processing of Citizen-initiated Legislation
(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-328) on Bill "An Act to Update the Special Education Laws"
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact either Austin &Associates or myself. Austin & Associates can be reached at their office in Auburn at 783-9111 and I can be reached at our office in Augusta at 530-9043.
L.D. 545 An Act to Establish a Cabinet-level Position to Ensure a Continuum of Care to Support Children and Their Families
Representatives: MEYER of Eliot CRAVEN of Lewiston GRAHAM of North Yarmouth MADIGAN of Waterville SHAGOURY of Hallowell ZAGER of Portland
L.D. 1616 An Act to Make the Description of the State Seal Gender-neutral and to Depict One of the Human Images on the State Flag as Female
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-196) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Collection of Complete Information by Adding a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms"
L.D. 388 An Act to Require the State and Municipalities to Reimburse Landlords for Unpaid Rent During Eviction Moratoriums
(10-8) An Act to Compensate Tribal Governments for Basic Training for a Law Enforcement Officer Hired by Another Government Agency
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-147) - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill "An Act to Restrict the Daytime and Nighttime Killing of Coyotes"
(6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Allow Workers to Work Without Having to Pay Labor Organization Service Fees"
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.
(7-9) (H.P. 20) (L.D. 16) Bill "An Act to Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-284)
WHEREAS,the Russian government has not detailed what, if any, evidence has been gathered to support the espionage charges; now, therefore, be it
(7-18) (H.P. 289) (L.D. 472) Bill "An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-302)
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to express our support for the writers of film and television and their demands for a fair resolution of their contract negotiations.
(7-39) (H.P. 881) (L.D. 1367) Bill "An Act Regarding the Funding Formula for Adult Education" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-270)
(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-327) on Bill "An Act to Ensure a High-quality Education for Students with Disabilities by Clarifying the Definition of 'State Agency Client' and Who Provides Special Education Programs and Services"
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-261) on same Bill.
(6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Equal Pay Law by Prohibiting Pay Discrimination Based on Race"
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-145) on same Bill.
(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-271) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Authorization of Public Charter Schools"
(7-28) (H.P. 550) (L.D. 884) Resolve, to Study the Creation of a State Employee and Legislative Child Care Center Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-291)
(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Increase School Security Through Design and Protocol"
43. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill "An Act to Expand Protections to Maine's Loons from Lead Poisoning by Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Certain Painted Lead Jigs"
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to condemn the wrongful imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich by the Russian government and to declare our hope that he will be returned safely to his family in America and will be able to continue his work as a journalist.
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham DILL of Old Town DRINKWATER of Milford GOLEK of Harpswell HEPLER of Woolwich WOODSOME of Waterboro
(6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections"
Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SAMPSON of Alfred WORTH of Ellsworth
(6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-306) on Bill "An Act to Establish a Qualifying Condition Review Board to Provide Benefits to Certain Service Members"
(5-24) Eliza Denecker, of Portland, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Deering High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-276) on Bill "An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Consider the Impact on Low-income Residential Ratepayers When Setting Rates"
WHEREAS,the White House declared on April 10th that Mr. Gershkovich is being “wrongfully detained,” a designation signaling that the United States will devote more resources to the case and that the United States Department of State will lead the effort to free him;and
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-332) on Bill "An Act Concerning Students Who Experience Educational Disruption Due to Temporary or Permanent Changes Where They Live"
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-201) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Insurance Code as It Relates to Pet Insurance"
(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-330) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services to Study Placing Child Care Facilities in Secondary Schools
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland DODGE of Belfast MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth MURPHY of Scarborough SARGENT of York WORTH of Ellsworth
Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2022 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy Promotion Board, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
(6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Maintain the Integrity of the Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Markets"
(7-4) (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1065) Bill "An Act to Improve the Telecommunications Relay Services Council by Reducing Its Membership and Allowing for the Hiring of an Executive Director" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-154)
(6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Establish Youth Deer Hunting Weekend"
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program"
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-123) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects"
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Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2022 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) on Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System"
Pursuant to my authority under Title 1, MRSA, Ch. 13, Subchapter 1, §411.2-B, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Erin Sheehan of Biddeford to the Right to Know Advisory Committee effective immediately.
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023.
(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Decriminalize Public Drinking"
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.
(10-29) Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Initiate a Proceeding to Explore Strategies to Procure Standard-offer Service in a Manner that Promotes the Stability of Residential Standard-offer Rates
WHEREAS, the Writers Guild of America’s reasonable demands to the major media companies that employ their members, including The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversalMedia, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Netflix Inc., Apple Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc., have not been met;and
(6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove the Limits on Bass Fishing in Washington County Rivers"
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-326) on same Bill.
28. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act"
(6-42) Six Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-277) on Bill "An Act to Comprehensively and Equitably Reform Electricity Rates"
(5-10) Xander Barber, of Falmouth, a student at Falmouth High School, who won the 2023 Boys State Singles Tennis Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Representatives: MEYER of Eliot CRAVEN of Lewiston GRAHAM of North Yarmouth MADIGAN of Waterville SHAGOURY of Hallowell ZAGER of Portland
Representatives: WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor ALBERT of Madawaska ANKELES of Brunswick MASON of Lisbon O'CONNELL of Brewer PARRY of Arundel THERIAULT of Fort Kent WHITE of Waterville
(7-12) (H.P. 142) (L.D. 221) Bill "An Act Regarding Airboat Noise" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-334)
(7-29) (H.P. 650) (L.D. 1014) Bill "An Act Regarding Payments to Recipients of Restitution" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-311)
(5-21) Joshua Cline, of Calais, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Calais High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, Chapter 167, §2041(2) (A), I am pleased to appoint Sharon Treat to the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board, effective the date of this letter.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
(7-7) (H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1644) Bill "An Act to Permit the Expenditure of Accumulated Tax Increment Revenues" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass
(7-6) (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1285) Bill "An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-141)
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington DILL of Old Town DRINKWATER of Milford HEPLER of Woolwich MASON of Lisbon WOOD of Greene
(7-26) (H.P. 515) (L.D. 826) Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Disposal of Certain Solar Panels in the State and to Require Bonds to Cover Disposal Costs" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-275)
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