One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature

First Special Session

Advance Journal and Calendar

Matthea E. L. Daughtry President of the Senate

http://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate

35th Legislative Day

In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Senate called to Order by President Matthea E. Larsen Daughtry of Cumberland County.

Prayer by Senator Glenn 'Chip' Curry of Waldo County.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Anne M. Carney of Cumberland County.

Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

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PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1)  SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor"

S.P. 218  L.D. 556

Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)

In Senate, June 16, 2025, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report FAILED. Subsequently, the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. Motion to RECONSIDER whereby the Senate ACCEPTED the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report FAILED.

Comes from the House, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED  in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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Joint Orders

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(1-2)  Kathy Littlefield, of Waldo, longtime first selectperson in the Town of Waldo, on her retirement from the Select Board after having served for 53 years, serving most of those years as Chair.  Ms. Littlefield is believed to be the longest serving elected municipal official in Maine.  She was the founding member of the Waldo County Selectmen's Association in 2003 and a member of the State Board of Environmental Protection for 8 years, member of the Waldo County Budget Committee for 12 years, member of the Waldo County Jail Committee and member of the Maine Municipal Association Advisory Committee.  She was an active voice on the association's 70-member Legislative Policy Committee from the 1990s onward.  She was a founding member of the group that played a key role in pushing for local control to be incorporated into Maine's Constitution.  In 2017, she was awarded the Ethel N. Kelley Memorial Award by the Maine Municipal Association, which recognizes distinguished community service and is considered the association's most prestigious annual award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 351

(1-3)  Shirley Caler, of Waldo, on her retirement from the Select Board of the Town of Waldo after 30 years of service.  Ms. Caler was instrumental in the expansion of broadband in the town, with scholarship formation and administration and in regaining the land and the building where the current town office and community center are located.  Ms. Caler was a member of the parent organization of the Rena Whitney Scholarship Fund, which was named for a longtime resident and land donor who enabled the town to place a sand shed in the back of the town office and have a high-quality ballfield.  Ms. Caler was also a member of Here's Waldo Days, now the Waldo Boosters.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 352

(1-4)  Desmond J. Robinson, of Solon, a senior at Carrabec 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;

HLS 365

(1-5)  Mary Martin, of Mechanic Falls, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award.  The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 396

(1-6)  Logan Burns, of Westbrook, a member of Troop No. 83, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 397

(1-7)  Mary Emerson, of Brownfield, who has been named the Maine School Nutrition Director of the Year by the Maine School Nutrition Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 398

Come from the House, READ and PASSED.

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ORDERS

Joint Orders

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(4-1)  Amelia Olaru, of Gorham, a senior at Gorham 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 995

Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: SATO of Gorham, TERRY of Gorham.

(4-2)  Gregory Coniff, of Augusta, who has received a 2025 EMS Lifetime Achievement Award from Maine EMS.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 996

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-3)  Andy Madura, of Naples, who has received a 2025 EMS Merit Award from Maine EMS.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 997

Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representative: WALKER of Naples.

(4-4)  Abby Morrill, of Augusta, a student at Cony High School and a member of the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 998

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-5)  the Messalonskee High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team, of Oakland, which won the Class A North Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 999

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-6)  Thomas Rumpf, of China, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1000

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

(4-7)  Sheldon Goodine, of China, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1001

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

(4-8)  Sara and Bert Languet, of Belgrade, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1002

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: FROST of Belgrade.

(4-9)  Dawson Lizotte, of Sidney, who won the Gold Medal in the Precision Machining Competition at the 2025 Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1003

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Senator: BRADSTREET of Kennebec, Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-10)  the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, of Kittery, on the celebration of the shipyard's 225th Anniversary on June 12, 2025.  Since 1800, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has served the United States Navy and the Nation by supporting the fleet with unmatched skill, innovation and dedication.  The commitment of generations of talented mechanics, engineers, technicians and support personnel as well as the shipyard's leaders on Seavey Island have made the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard the gold standard in submarine maintenance, overhaul and modernization.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1004

Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: MATHIESON of Kittery, MEYER of Eliot.

(4-11)  Richard Hasch, of Southport, who received a Phoenix Award from Maine EMS for his participation in the successful resuscitation of a person who had suffered a cardiac arrect by guiding a caller through the steps of CPR.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1005

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: STOVER of Boothbay.

(4-12)  Craig Balsdon, of Boothbay Harbor, a dispatcher with the Lincoln County Communications Center, who received a Stork Award from Maine EMS for his participation in the successful delivery of a baby boy in February.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1006

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: STOVER of Boothbay.

(4-13)  Ken Williams, of Damariscotta, on his retirement after 40 years of teaching at Nobleboro Central School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1007

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: CRAFTS of Newcastle.

(4-14)  Cameron Main, of Wiscasset, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Wiscasset Middle High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1008

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: FARRIN of Jefferson.

(4-15)  Danika Osmond, of Wiscasset, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2025 graduating class of Wiscasset Middle High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1009

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: FARRIN of Jefferson.

(4-16)  Sam Lambert, of Bath, who has received the Connor James King Award from the Central Maine Board of Approved Baseball Umpires.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1010

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: SINCLAIR of Bath.

(4-17)  Anna Scully, of Dayton, who received the Southwestern Maine Activities Association Citizenship Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1011

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representative: PARRY of Arundel.

(4-18)  Claire Wells, of Richmond, who has earned the distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2025 graduating class of Richmond Middle and High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1012

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.

(4-19)  Gavin Grover, of Richmond, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2025 graduating class of Richmond High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1013

Sponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc.

Cosponsored by Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.

(4-20)  the Fort Kent Historical Society, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1023

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

(4-21)  the Lawrence High School Varsity Cheering Team, of Fairfield, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1024

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

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Joint Resolutions

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-22)  the Honorable Norman E. Weymouth, of West Gardiner.  Mr. Weymouth taught Civics at Gardiner Area High School for 25 years and served on the Select Board of Manchester for over a decade.  He served in the Maine House of Representatives in the 110th, 111th, 112th and 113th Legislatures, representing the towns of Farmingdale, Litchfield, Randolph and West Gardiner, and he served in the Maine Senate in the 114th Legislature, representing the towns of Farmingdale, Gardiner, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Wayne, West Gardiner, Winthrop and Whitefield.  While in the House and Senate, his committee work included Election Laws, Public Utilities, Fisheries and Wildlife and Housing and Economic Development.  Mr. Weymouth will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Adelaide, and his family, friends and community;

SLS 1014

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-23)  Michael S. Babcock, of West Gardiner.  Mr. Babcock spent most of his working life as a tin smith at Bath Iron Works, and he was very active within the deaf community.  Mr. Babcock will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1015

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-24)  James Barry Roche, of Farmingdale.  Mr. Roche was a salesman driven by integrity and purpose.  After gaining experience at Blanchard and Sons, he founded J.B. Roche & Company, Inc. in the 1970s, selling and installing fire and safety systems throughout New England.  Mr. Roche will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1016

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: MONTELL of Gardiner.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-25)  Shelly Harris Gerstein, of Readfield.  Mr. Gerstein was a writer, editor, magazine publisher, software and web developer and business consultant.  Mr. Gerstein will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1017

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: HASENFUS of Readfield.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-26)  Paul DeWitt Colbath, Jr., of Waldoboro.  Mr. Colbath was a veteran of both the United States Coast Guard and the United States Army.  He served in Korea for a year.  He went on to work at Ohio Edison Company in Warren, Ohio and, for eleven years, as an auto mechanic.  Moving to Bridgton, he worked as a cook at Bridgton Academy and at several restaurants and worked as a cook/supervisor at Stephens Memorial Hospital for fifteen years.  He also operated for a time a drive-through coffee and breakfast business in Bridgton.  Later in life, Mr. Colbath and his wife, Linda, moved to Waldoboro, where he brought joy by cooking for family and friends.  Mr. Colbath will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1018

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: SIMMONS of Waldoboro.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-27)  Eunice Ann Mercier, of Gardiner.  Ms. Mercier lived and worked in the Augusta area her entire life.  She worked for the State of Maine at the Public Health Laboratory and for Augusta General, retiring in 1990 after 28 years of service.  In her retirement, she volunteered at the Augusta Food Bank.  Ms. Mercier will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 1019

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: MONTELL of Gardiner.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-28)  Ralph P. Buzzell, formerly of Gardiner.  Mr. Buzzell served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956, during the Korean War, as a flight crew chief.  He was stationed in Japan for 18 months.  After his military service, he worked as an insurance industry professional for Kemper and Worcester Mutual, retiring from The Hanover Insurance Group in Portland in the mid-1990s.  His career took him to Massachusetts and Connecticut.  In 1969 he and his wife Harriet moved from North Haven, Connecticut and settled in Gardiner to raise their family.  Together, they served their community by volunteering at the Winter Street Baptist Church, at the Gardiner Food Bank and at their retirement community, Shady Oaks, in Zephyrhills, Florida, where they resided six months of the year for 20 years.  Their time in Florida was spent developing many dear friendships and enjoying the loving fellowship at the Temple Baptist Church in Dade City, Florida.  Mr. Buzzell will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1020

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: MONTELL of Gardiner.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-29)  Dawn P. Hodsdon, of North Monmouth.  Ms. Hodsdon was the principal owner of Ed Hodsdon Masonry for nearly 30 years.  Ms. Hodsdon will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 1021

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: GREENWOOD of Wales.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-30)  Marion Louise Thomas, of Gardiner.  Ms. Thomas was employed by Health-Tex as a stitcher before she worked in the company's office as Payroll Clerk.  She also worked at TW Dick Steel Company as Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper and Credit Manager and at Williams Construction Company as Accounts Payable Bookkeeper.  She was active in many groups and clubs in the area, holding various offices in most of them, including the Gardiner Emblem Club, Four Leaf Clover Senior Citizens Club of Gardiner, Red Hat Society, Rubies Cuties Chapter, AARP Chapter 511 and Maine General Medical Center Auxiliary.  She volunteered in the Hospital Gift Shop for many years.  She also was a longtime member of the National Association of Women in Construction, traveling with them throughout the United States for conventions and conferences representing the Maine State Chapter #276.  In 2023, she was honored with a scholarship in her name for high school students entering the construction and engineering fields.  Ms. Thomas will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 1022

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: MONTELL of Gardiner.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

House

Divided Report

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Amend the Automotive Repair Statute"

H.P. 296  L.D. 442

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Senators:

            CURRY of Waldo
            BAILEY of York
            BENNETT of Oxford

Representatives:

            GERE of Kennebunkport
            EDER of Waterboro
            GOLEK of Harpswell
            MALON of Biddeford
            YUSUF of Portland

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-761).

Signed:

Representatives:

            COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
            MINGO of Calais
            ROBERTS of South Berwick
            WALKER of Naples

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS  Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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Divided Report

(5-2)  The Majority of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform"

H.P. 802  L.D. 1227

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Senators:

            CURRY of Waldo
            BAILEY of York
            BENNETT of Oxford

Representatives:

            GERE of Kennebunkport
            EDER of Waterboro
            GOLEK of Harpswell
            MALON of Biddeford
            YUSUF of Portland

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-762).

Signed:

Representatives:

            COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
            MINGO of Calais
            ROBERTS of South Berwick
            WALKER of Naples

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS  Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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Divided Report

(5-3)  The Majority of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Support Maine's Electric Vehicle Adoption Goals by Providing an Exclusion for Electric Vehicles from Certain Requirements of the Right to Repair Law"

H.P. 916  L.D. 1394

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Senators:

            CURRY of Waldo
            BAILEY of York
            BENNETT of Oxford

Representatives:

            GERE of Kennebunkport
            EDER of Waterboro
            GOLEK of Harpswell
            MALON of Biddeford
            YUSUF of Portland

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-763).

Signed:

Representatives:

            COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
            MINGO of Calais
            ROBERTS of South Berwick
            WALKER of Naples

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS  Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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Divided Report

(5-4)  The Majority of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Improve the Growth Management Program Laws"

H.P. 1169  L.D. 1751

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Senators:

            CURRY of Waldo
            BAILEY of York

Representatives:

            GERE of Kennebunkport
            GOLEK of Harpswell
            JULIA of Waterville
            MALON of Biddeford
            MINGO of Calais
            YUSUF of Portland

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-766).

Signed:

Senator:

            BENNETT of Oxford

Representatives:

            COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
            EDER of Waterboro
            ROBERTS of South Berwick
            WALKER of Naples

Comes from the House with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED  BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-766) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-766).

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Divided Report

(5-5)  The Majority of the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Short-term Lodging to Fund Municipalities and Affordable Housing"

H.P. 488  L.D. 746

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-774).

Signed:

Senators:

            GROHOSKI of Hancock
            TIPPING of Penobscot

Representatives:

            CLOUTIER of Lewiston
            CROCKETT of Portland
            FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor
            MATLACK of St. George
            SAYRE of Kennebunk
            WHITE of Ellsworth

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.

Signed:

Senator:

            BICKFORD of Androscoggin

Representatives:

            QUINT of Hodgdon
            RUDNICKI of Fairfield
            SWALLOW of Houlton

Comes from the House with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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Divided Report

(5-6)  Seven members of the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws"

H.P. 1299  L.D. 1940

 Reported in Report "A" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-767).

Signed:

Senators:
            CURRY of Waldo
            BAILEY of York

Representatives:
            GERE of Kennebunkport
            GOLEK of Harpswell
            JULIA of Waterville
            MALON of Biddeford
            YUSUF of Portland

Five members of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "B" that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Representatives:
            COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
            EDER of Waterboro
            MINGO of Calais
            ROBERTS of South Berwick
            WALKER of Naples

One member of the same Committee on the same subject reported in Report "C" that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-768).

Signed:

Senator:
            BENNETT of Oxford

Comes from the House with Report "B" OUGHT NOT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTED.

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ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Act

(7-1)  An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Clarify the Types of Cases for Which the Commission Is Responsible for Providing Counsel

S.P. 698  L.D. 1796
(S "A" S-424 to C "A" S-418)

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Resolve

(7-2)  Resolve, to Allow Hemphill Farms, Inc. to Sue the State

S.P. 661  L.D. 1667
(S "A" S-422 to C "A" S-406)

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HELD MATTER

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing"

S.P. 528  L.D. 1298
(C "B" S-397)

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-396) (8 members)

Minority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-397) (5 members)

(In Senate, June 17, 2025, the Senate INSISTED whereby the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-397) was ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-397).)

(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-396) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-396) in NON-CONCURRENCE.)

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

Unfinished Business

The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate 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 Senate Rule 516.

1.

Tabled and Later Assigned

JOINT ORDER - to Require the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs to Report Out a Bill Prohibiting Educational Institutions from Being Members of Certain Organizations

H.P. 500

Tabled - March 11, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

Pending - PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

(In House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.)

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2.

Tabled and Later Assigned

Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Agriculture and Farms by Exempting Certain Pesticides from Regulation"

S.P. 490  L.D. 1201

Tabled - March 20, 2025 by Senator STEWART of Aroostook

Pending - REFERENCE

(Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and ordered printed.)

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3.

Tabled and Later Assigned

HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine"

H.P. 388  L.D. 620

Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43)

Tabled - April 15, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT

(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-43).)

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4.

Tabled and Later Assigned

HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Ensure That the Will of the Voters Is Reflected in Interim Appointments of United States Senators"

H.P. 491  L.D. 749

Majority - Ought to Pass (8 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)

Tabled - April 30, 2025 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)

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5.

Tabled and Later Assigned

HOUSE REPORT - on Bill "An Act to Create Equity in Maine's Campaign Finance Laws Between Enrolled and Unenrolled Candidates"

H.P. 804  L.D. 1229

Report -Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-470)

Tabled - June 4, 2025 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT in concurrence

(In House, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.)

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6.

Tabled and Later Assigned

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Allow the People to Elect the State Auditor"

S.P. 452  L.D. 1068

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285) (7 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

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7.

Tabled and Later Assigned

SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System"

S.P. 482  L.D. 1193

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-286) (7 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot

Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT

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8.

Tabled and Later Assigned

HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources"

H.P. 845  L.D. 1270

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-746) (7 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (6 members)

Tabled - June 17, 2025 by Senator LAWRENCE of York

Pending - ACCEPTANCE of Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report in concurrence

(In Senate, June 17, 2025, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report FAILED. Senate RECONSIDERED whereby the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report FAILED)

(In House, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-746) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-771) thereto.)

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9.

Tabled and Later Assigned

Emergency

An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program

H.P. 1335  L.D. 1987
(S "A" S-421)

Tabled - June 17, 2025 by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin

Pending - ENACTMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE

(In House, FAILED ENACTMENT.)

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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE

1.

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution

H.P. 414  L.D. 646
(C "A" H-98)

Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

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2.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels and Other Products

S.P. 527  L.D. 1297
(C "A" S-42)

Tabled - May 14, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

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3.

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study MaineCare Estate Recovery

H.P. 102  L.D. 169
(C "A" H-129)

Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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4.

Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study a Legislative Internship Program

H.P. 392  L.D. 624
(C "A" H-111)

Tabled - May 21, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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5.

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Need to Codify or Recodify Laws Regarding Residential Community Ownership Associations by Adopting the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act

S.P. 301  L.D. 760
(C "A" S-122)

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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6.

Emergency

Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine

H.P. 1072  L.D. 1618
(C "A" H-199)

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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7.

Resolve, to Study Maine's Absolute Dominion and Beneficial Use Laws Relating to Water Rights

H.P. 1131  L.D. 1696
(C "A" H-156)

Tabled - May 27, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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8.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State

S.P. 139  L.D. 353
(C "A" S-129)

Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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9.

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Maine Tort Claims Act

S.P. 564  L.D. 1347
(C "A" S-132)

Tabled - May 28, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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10.

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal and County Mandates

H.P. 402  L.D. 634
(C "A" H-259)

Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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11.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Ensure a Just and Equitable Energy Transition for Maine's Workforce

S.P. 576  L.D. 1420
(C "A" S-157)

Tabled - June 2, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

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12.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers

S.P. 515  L.D. 1286
(C "A" S-240)

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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13.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group

S.P. 594  L.D. 1453
(C "A" S-243)

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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14.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness

H.P. 1265  L.D. 1894
(C "A" H-457)

Tabled - June 9, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE

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15.

Emergency

Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry

H.P. 1069  L.D. 1615
(C "A" H-535)

Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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16.

Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Facilitate the Inclusion of Economic Impact Statements in the Legislative Process

H.P. 1108  L.D. 1673
(C "A" H-562)

Tabled - June 10, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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17.

Emergency

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Update Maine's Public Policy on Higher Education

H.P. 1016  L.D. 1558
(C "A" H-629)

Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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18.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State

H.P. 1036  L.D. 1578
(C "A" H-625)

Tabled - June 12, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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19.

Emergency

Resolve, to Establish the Working Group to Review and Update the Laws Governing Harness Racing

S.P. 358  L.D. 793
(C "A" S-376)

Tabled - June 13, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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20.

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature

S.P. 657  L.D. 1649
(C "A" S-368)

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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21.

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Judicial Disciplinary Process

H.P. 1211  L.D. 1810
(C "A" H-680)

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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22.

An Act to Amend the Tax Expenditure Review Process and Centralize Incentive Data Collection

H.P. 726  L.D. 1107
(C "A" H-708)

Tabled - June 16, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

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23.

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
(C "A" H-739)

Tabled - June 17, 2025 by Senator DUSON of Cumberland

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

L.D. 13 - S.P. 26 (C "A" S-291)
L.D. 14 - S.P. 27 (C "A" S-55)
L.D. 18 - S.P. 30 (C "A" S-268)
L.D. 20 - S.P. 33 (C "A" S-105)
L.D. 22 - S.P. 35 (C "A" S-111)
L.D. 34 - S.P. 53 (C "A" S-213)
L.D. 46 - H.P. 10 (C "A" H-430)
L.D. 48 - H.P. 12 (C "A" H-36)
L.D. 52 - H.P. 16 (C "A" H-667)
L.D. 54 - H.P. 18 (C "A" H-136)
L.D. 55 - H.P. 19 (C "A" H-137)
L.D. 60 - H.P. 24 (C "A" H-266)
L.D. 61 - H.P. 25 (C "A" H-213)
L.D. 70 - H.P. 34 (C "A" H-63)
L.D. 78 - H.P. 42 (C "A" H-113)
L.D. 82 - H.P. 46 (C "A" H-134)
L.D. 89 - H.P. 53 (C "A" H-71)
L.D. 93 - H.P. 58 (C "A" H-728)
L.D. 105 - H.P. 70 (C "A" H-281)
L.D. 107 - H.P. 72 (C "A" H-237)
L.D. 109 - H.P. 74 (C "A" H-58)
L.D. 111 - H.P. 76 (C "A" H-104)
L.D. 117 - S.P. 16 (C "A" S-30)
L.D. 125 - S.P. 52 (C "A" S-75)
L.D. 137 - S.P. 73 (C "A" S-194)
L.D. 140 - S.P. 76 (C "A" S-280)
L.D. 143 - S.P. 79 (C "A" S-12)
L.D. 145 - S.P. 81 (C "A" S-281)
L.D. 146 - S.P. 82 (C "A" S-76)
L.D. 163 - H.P. 96 (C "A" H-120)
L.D. 166 - H.P. 99 (C "A" H-501)
L.D. 167 - H.P. 100 (C "A" H-190)
L.D. 172 - H.P. 105 (C "A" H-634; H "A" H-654 to C "A" H-634)
L.D. 178 - H.P. 111 (C "A" H-272)
L.D. 182 - H.P. 115 (C "A" H-702)
L.D. 192 - H.P. 125 (C "A" H-256)
L.D. 215 - H.P. 138 (C "A" H-645; S "A" S-369 to C "A" H-645)
L.D. 222 - H.P. 145 (C "A" H-160)
L.D. 244 - S.P. 110 (C "A" S-411)
L.D. 245 - S.P. 111 (C "A" S-372)
L.D. 249 - S.P. 116 (C "A" S-98)
L.D. 255 - S.P. 122 (C "A" S-121)
L.D. 259 - S.P. 126 (C "A" S-326)
L.D. 260 - H.P. 163 (C "A" H-40)
L.D. 264 - H.P. 167 (C "A" H-730)
L.D. 273 - H.P. 176 (C "A" H-567)
L.D. 281 - S.P. 131 (C "A" S-71)
L.D. 284 - H.P. 184 (C "A" H-165)
L.D. 296 - H.P. 196 (C "A" H-69)
L.D. 298 - H.P. 198 (C "A" H-94)
L.D. 311 - H.P. 211 (C "A" H-54)
L.D. 317 - H.P. 217 (C "A" H-193)
L.D. 323 - H.P. 223 (C "A" H-209)
L.D. 324 - H.P. 224 (C "A" H-377)
L.D. 326 - H.P. 226 (C "A" H-524)
L.D. 328 - H.P. 228 (C "A" H-102)
L.D. 331 - H.P. 231 (C "A" H-270)
L.D. 338 - H.P. 238 (C "A" H-159)
L.D. 340 - H.P. 240 (C "A" H-678)
L.D. 355 - S.P. 141 (C "A" S-305)
L.D. 361 - S.P. 152 (C "A" S-143)
L.D. 366 - S.P. 158 (C "A" S-212)
L.D. 370 - S.P. 162 (C "A" S-109)
L.D. 384 - S.P. 150 (C "A" S-155)
L.D. 396 - S.P. 182 (C "A" S-217; S "A" S-235 to C "A" S-217)
L.D. 400 - H.P. 254 (C "A" H-53)
L.D. 415 - H.P. 269 (C "A" H-42)
L.D. 419 - H.P. 273 (C "A" H-572)
L.D. 434 - H.P. 288 (C "A" H-357)
L.D. 437 - H.P. 291 (C "A" H-396)
L.D. 441 - H.P. 295 (C "A" H-478)
L.D. 457 - S.P. 190 (C "A" S-20)
L.D. 461 - S.P. 194 (C "A" S-32)
L.D. 462 - S.P. 196 (C "A" S-21)
L.D. 467 - S.P. 205 (C "A" S-113)
L.D. 468 - S.P. 206 (C "A" S-10)
L.D. 470 - S.P. 209 (C "A" S-276)
L.D. 477 - H.P. 306 (C "A" H-80)
L.D. 493 - H.P. 322 (C "A" H-300)
L.D. 496 - H.P. 325 (C "A" H-331)
L.D. 500 - H.P. 329 (C "A" H-288)
L.D. 504 - S.P. 222 (C "A" S-79)
L.D. 505 - S.P. 223 (C "A" S-179)
L.D. 510 - S.P. 228 (C "A" S-14)
L.D. 522 - H.P. 341 (C "A" H-49)
L.D. 527 - H.P. 346 (C "A" H-715)
L.D. 534 - H.P. 353 (C "A" H-704)
L.D. 540 - H.P. 359 (C "A" H-144)
L.D. 554 - S.P. 211 (C "A" S-163)
L.D. 561 - S.P. 240 (C "A" S-225)
L.D. 562 - S.P. 241 (C "A" S-103)
L.D. 577 - S.P. 258 (C "A" S-380)
L.D. 579 - S.P. 260 (C "A" S-344)
L.D. 581 - S.P. 264 (C "A" S-70)
L.D. 582 - S.P. 265 (C "A" S-63)
L.D. 583 - S.P. 266 (C "A" S-97)
L.D. 587 - S.P. 270 (C "A" S-214; S "A" S-272 to C "A" S-214)
L.D. 592 - S.P. 276 (C "A" S-385)
L.D. 593 - S.P. 277 (C "A" S-83)
L.D. 599 - S.P. 283 (C "A" S-114)
L.D. 604 - H.P. 372 (C "A" H-239)
L.D. 616 - H.P. 384 (C "A" H-262)
L.D. 629 - H.P. 397 (C "A" H-56)
L.D. 641 - H.P. 409 (C "A" H-227)
L.D. 666 - H.P. 434 (C "A" H-170)
L.D. 679 - S.P. 294 (C "A" S-168)
L.D. 681 - S.P. 296 (C "A" S-175)
L.D. 689 - S.P. 306 (C "A" S-17)
L.D. 692 - S.P. 309 (C "A" S-107)
L.D. 696 - S.P. 313 (C "A" S-112)
L.D. 697 - S.P. 314 (C "A" S-159)
L.D. 698 - S.P. 315 (C "A" S-124)
L.D. 700 - S.P. 317 (C "A" S-60)
L.D. 703 - H.P. 442 (C "A" H-64)
L.D. 715 - H.P. 454 (C "A" H-525)
L.D. 721 - H.P. 460 (C "A" H-257)
L.D. 739 - H.P. 481 (C "A" H-472)
L.D. 747 - H.P. 489 (C "A" H-228)
L.D. 748 - H.P. 490 (C "A" H-229)
L.D. 753 - S.P. 251 (C "A" S-130)
L.D. 756 - S.P. 271 (C "A" S-354)
L.D. 761 - S.P. 320 (C "A" S-56)
L.D. 779 - S.P. 336 (C "A" S-258)
L.D. 783 - S.P. 341 (C "A" S-34)
L.D. 784 - S.P. 343 (C "A" S-95)
L.D. 787 - S.P. 347 (C "A" S-160)
L.D. 794 - S.P. 359 (C "A" S-47)
L.D. 799 - H.P. 506 (C "A" H-353)
L.D. 800 - H.P. 507 (C "A" H-271)
L.D. 802 - H.P. 509 (C "A" H-172)
L.D. 814 - H.P. 521 (C "A" H-77)
L.D. 815 - H.P. 522 (C "A" H-45)
L.D. 820 - H.P. 527 (C "A" H-324)
L.D. 823 - S.P. 337 (C "A" S-201)
L.D. 834 - S.P. 366 (C "A" S-336)
L.D. 839 - S.P. 372 (C "A" S-223)
L.D. 840 - S.P. 373 (C "A" S-18)
L.D. 852 - H.P. 538 (C "A" H-636)
L.D. 858 - H.P. 544 (C "A" H-289)
L.D. 865 - H.P. 551 (C "A" H-627)
L.D. 870 - H.P. 556 (C "A" H-327)
L.D. 874 - H.P. 560 (C "A" H-121)
L.D. 875 - H.P. 561 (C "A" H-44)
L.D. 876 - H.P. 562 (C "A" H-338)
L.D. 884 - H.P. 570 (C "A" H-60)
L.D. 888 - H.P. 574 (C "A" H-143)
L.D. 896 - S.P. 385 (C "A" S-183)
L.D. 900 - S.P. 389 (C "A" S-146)
L.D. 948 - H.P. 613 (C "A" H-699)
L.D. 957 - H.P. 616 (C "A" H-397)
L.D. 967 - H.P. 627 (C "A" H-84)
L.D. 973 - H.P. 633 (C "A" H-181)
L.D. 977 - H.P. 637 (C "A" H-175)
L.D. 981 - S.P. 408 (C "A" S-384)
L.D. 982 - S.P. 412 (C "A" S-330)
L.D. 984 - S.P. 414 (C "A" S-309)
L.D. 995 - H.P. 642 (C "A" H-76)
L.D. 996 - H.P. 643 (C "A" H-341)
L.D. 1003 - H.P. 650 (C "A" H-362)
L.D. 1012 - S.P. 429 (C "A" S-206)
L.D. 1017 - S.P. 434 (C "A" S-149)
L.D. 1021 - S.P. 439 (C "A" S-255)
L.D. 1022 - S.P. 440 (C "A" S-99)
L.D. 1023 - S.P. 441 (C "A" S-297)
L.D. 1040 - H.P. 669 (C "A" H-100)
L.D. 1043 - H.P. 672 (C "A" H-294)
L.D. 1052 - H.P. 681 (C "A" H-527)
L.D. 1056 - H.P. 685 (C "A" H-747)
L.D. 1060 - H.P. 689 (C "A" H-149)
L.D. 1061 - H.P. 690 (C "A" H-78)
L.D. 1069 - S.P. 454 (C "A" S-315)
L.D. 1072 - S.P. 458 (C "A" S-189)
L.D. 1079 - H.P. 701 (C "A" H-301)
L.D. 1085 - H.P. 707 (C "A" H-450)
L.D. 1097 - H.P. 719 (C "A" H-313)
L.D. 1098 - H.P. 720 (C "A" H-516)
L.D. 1099 - H.P. 721 (C "A" H-623)
L.D. 1100 - S.P. 460 (C "A" S-166)
L.D. 1106 - H.P. 725 (C "A" H-230)
L.D. 1111 - H.P. 730 (C "A" H-158)
L.D. 1121 - H.P. 740 (C "A" H-431)
L.D. 1123 - H.P. 742 (C "A" H-183)
L.D. 1126 - H.P. 745 (C "A" H-660)
L.D. 1139 - S.P. 470 (C "A" S-80)
L.D. 1141 - S.P. 472 (C "A" S-352)
L.D. 1164 - H.P. 769 (C "A" H-393)
L.D. 1167 - H.P. 772 (C "A" H-492)
L.D. 1177 - H.P. 782 (C "A" H-240)
L.D. 1184 - H.P. 789 (C "A" H-383)
L.D. 1187 - H.P. 792 (C "A" H-632)
L.D. 1189 - H.P. 794 (C "A" H-752)
L.D. 1202 - S.P. 491 (C "A" S-303)
L.D. 1208 - S.P. 497 (C "A" S-244)
L.D. 1219 - S.P. 508 (C "A" S-133)
L.D. 1226 - H.P. 801 (C "A" H-333)
L.D. 1236 - H.P. 811 (C "A" H-217)
L.D. 1252 - H.P. 827 (C "A" H-249)
L.D. 1261 - H.P. 836 (C "A" H-613)
L.D. 1265 - H.P. 840 (C "A" H-435)
L.D. 1275 - H.P. 850 (C "A" H-547)
L.D. 1277 - H.P. 852 (C "A" H-551)
L.D. 1279 - H.P. 854 (C "A" H-345)
L.D. 1282 - S.P. 510 (C "A" S-96)
L.D. 1287 - S.P. 516 (C "A" S-208)
L.D. 1294 - S.P. 524 (C "A" S-389)
L.D. 1311 - S.P. 541 (C "A" S-270)
L.D. 1313 - S.P. 543 (C "A" S-410)
L.D. 1336 - H.P. 871 (C "A" H-234)
L.D. 1355 - H.P. 878 (C "A" H-624)
L.D. 1361 - H.P. 884 (C "A" H-536)
L.D. 1382 - H.P. 904 (C "A" H-600)
L.D. 1404 - H.P. 926 (C "A" H-210)
L.D. 1425 - S.P. 581 (C "A" S-150)
L.D. 1426 - H.P. 935 (C "A" H-206)
L.D. 1427 - H.P. 936 (C "A" H-602)
L.D. 1433 - H.P. 942 (C "A" H-194)
L.D. 1443 - S.P. 584 (C "A" S-302)
L.D. 1449 - S.P. 590 (C "A" S-381)
L.D. 1474 - H.P. 966 (C "A" H-577)
L.D. 1496 - H.P. 980 (C "A" H-666)
L.D. 1498 - H.P. 982 (C "A" H-734)
L.D. 1500 - H.P. 984 (C "A" H-446)
L.D. 1506 - H.P. 990 (C "A" H-729)
L.D. 1515 - H.P. 999 (C "A" H-526)
L.D. 1519 - H.P. 1004 (C "A" H-412; S "A" S-292)
L.D. 1522 - H.P. 1007 (C "A" H-532)
L.D. 1528 - S.P. 612 (C "A" S-84)
L.D. 1529 - S.P. 613 (C "A" S-271)
L.D. 1539 - S.P. 623 (C "A" S-287)
L.D. 1544 - S.P. 628 (C "A" S-328)
L.D. 1555 - H.P. 1013 (C "A" H-570)
L.D. 1566 - H.P. 1024 (C "A" H-677)
L.D. 1575 - H.P. 1033 (C "A" H-563)
L.D. 1588 - H.P. 1046 (C "A" H-406)
L.D. 1611 - H.P. 1065 (C "A" H-364)
L.D. 1624 - H.P. 1078 (C "A" H-401)
L.D. 1626 - H.P. 1080 (C "A" H-312)
L.D. 1639 - S.P. 647 (C "A" S-275)
L.D. 1640 - S.P. 648 (C "A" S-347)
L.D. 1643 - S.P. 651 (C "A" S-227)
L.D. 1654 - H.P. 1095 (C "A" H-620)
L.D. 1665 - S.P. 659 (C "A" S-416)
L.D. 1668 - S.P. 663 (C "A" S-215)
L.D. 1677 - H.P. 1112 (C "A" H-442; H "A" H-512 to C "A" H-442)
L.D. 1687 - H.P. 1122 (C "A" H-642)
L.D. 1705 - H.P. 1140 (C "A" H-611)
L.D. 1706 - H.P. 1141 (C "A" H-458)
L.D. 1720 - S.P. 673 (C "A" S-296)
L.D. 1734 - S.P. 680 (C "A" S-288)
L.D. 1735 - S.P. 681 (C "A" S-263)
L.D. 1738 - H.P. 1156 (C "A" H-484)
L.D. 1740 - H.P. 1158 (C "A" H-518)
L.D. 1746 - H.P. 1164 (C "A" H-585)
L.D. 1755 - H.P. 1173 (C "A" H-712)
L.D. 1764 - H.P. 1183 (C "A" H-514)
L.D. 1768 - S.P. 686 (C "A" S-216)
L.D. 1770 - S.P. 688 (C "A" S-423)
L.D. 1773 - S.P. 691 (C "A" S-177)
L.D. 1805 - S.P. 705 (C "A" S-407)
L.D. 1812 - H.P. 1213 (C "A" H-448)
L.D. 1820 - H.P. 1218 (C "A" H-651)
L.D. 1843 - H.P. 1227 (C "A" H-445)
L.D. 1844 - H.P. 1228 (C "A" H-499)
L.D. 1848 - H.P. 1232 (C "A" H-498)
L.D. 1855 - H.P. 1239 (C "A" H-297)
L.D. 1859 - S.P. 729 (C "A" S-265)
L.D. 1879 - H.P. 1250 (C "A" H-571)
L.D. 1888 - H.P. 1259 (C "A" H-630)
L.D. 1906 - S.P. 747
L.D. 1910 - S.P. 751 (C "A" S-322)
L.D. 1937 - S.P. 755 (C "A" S-346)
L.D. 1948 - H.P. 1307
L.D. 1951 - S.P. 758 (C "A" S-400)
L.D. 1955 - S.P. 763 (C "A" S-355)
L.D. 1968 - H.P. 1312 (C "A" H-559; S "A" S-404 to C "A" H-559)
L.D. 1981 - S.P. 776 (C "A" S-325)
L.D. 1985 - H.P. 1332
L.D. 1986 - S.P. 794
L.D. 1988 - H.P. 1336

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SPECIAL HIGHWAY TABLE

L.D. 29 - S.P. 46 (C "A" S-44)
L.D. 30 - S.P. 47 (C "A" S-45)
L.D. 1186 - H.P. 791 (C "A" H-540)
L.D. 1315 - S.P. 545 (C "A" S-43)
L.D. 1359 - H.P. 882 (C "A" H-302)
STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

House

Divided Report

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027" (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 132  L.D. 210

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-759).

Signed:

Senators:

            ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
            RENY of Lincoln

Representatives:

            GATTINE of Westbrook
            BRENNAN of Portland
            CLOUTIER of Lewiston
            DHALAC of South Portland
            RANA of Bangor
            STOVER of Boothbay

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To Pass.

Signed:

Senator:

            BERNARD of Aroostook

Representatives:

            ARATA of New Gloucester
            BLIER of Buxton
            DUCHARME of Madison
            FREDETTE of Newport

Comes from the House with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

House

Divided Report

(5-1)  The Majority of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Clarify Tariff Rates for Nonresidential Customers Participating in Net Energy Billing with a Distributed Generation Resource"

H.P. 1188  L.D. 1777

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-756).

Signed:

Senators:

            LAWRENCE of York
            GROHOSKI of Hancock

Representatives:

            SACHS of Freeport
            GEIGER of Rockland
            KESSLER of South Portland
            RUNTE of York
            WARREN of Scarborough
            WEBB of Durham

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-757).

Signed:

Senator:

            HARRINGTON of York

Representatives:

            FOSTER of Dexter
            MCINTYRE of Lowell
            PAUL of Winterport
            WADSWORTH of Hiram

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-756) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-756).

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 3

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1)  SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products"

S.P. 767  L.D. 1960
(C "A" S-231; S "A" S-430)

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-231) (8 members)

Minority - Ought Not to Pass (3 members)

In Senate, June 17, 2025, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-231) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-430) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report was READ and ACCEPTED.

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Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-2)  HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Workers by Addressing Assaults in Health Care Settings"

H.P. 351  L.D. 532

Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-575) (8 members)

Minority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-576) (5 members)

In Senate, June 17, 2025, Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-576) Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-576).

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 4

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Acts

(7-1)  An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Mining Excise Tax

H.P. 601  L.D. 936
(C "A" H-755)

(7-2)  An Act Regarding the New Markets Tax Credit and the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program

S.P. 506  L.D. 1217
(C "A" S-413)

(7-3)  An Act to Establish a Minimum Age at Which Conduct Constitutes a Juvenile Crime and to Confer Jurisdiction to the Juvenile Courts Over Any Criminal Offense Under Maine Law Committed by a Juvenile

H.P. 1233  L.D. 1849
(C "A" H-758)

(7-4)  An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records

S.P. 737  L.D. 1867
(C "A" S-360)

(7-5)  An Act to Change the Name and Duties of the Taxpayer Advocate to Increase the Use of State Tax Credits

H.P. 1247  L.D. 1876
(C "A" H-760)

(7-6)  An Act to Protect Workers in This State by Clarifying the Relationship of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies with Federal Immigration Authorities

H.P. 1315  L.D. 1971
(C "A" H-751)

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Resolve

(7-7)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections to Study Achieving Gender Equality

H.P. 1167  L.D. 1749

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 5

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Emergency Measure

(7-1)  An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Regulation of Aquaculture Leases

H.P. 1149  L.D. 1722
(C "A" H-769)

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Emergency Mandate

(7-2)  An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits

S.P. 199  L.D. 549
(C "B" S-429)

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Emergency Mandate

(7-3)  An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Conduct an Inventory of Existing Forensic Examination Kits in the Possession of Law Enforcement

S.P. 707  L.D. 1816
(C "A" S-427)

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Acts

(7-4)  An Act to Expand the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit

H.P. 289  L.D. 435
(C "A" H-773)

(7-5)  An Act to Clarify the Status of Energy Storage Systems with Regard to the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program

H.P. 526  L.D. 819
(C "A" H-770)

(7-6)  An Act to Clarify Certain Terms in and to Make Other Changes to the Automotive Right to Repair Laws

H.P. 803  L.D. 1228
(C "A" H-764)

(7-7)  An Act to Amend the Credit for Educational Opportunity and Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit

H.P. 1032  L.D. 1574
(C "A" H-772)

(7-8)  An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes

S.P. 660  L.D. 1666
(C "A" S-334)

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 6

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Joint Resolutions

(1-1)  The following Joint Resolution:

H.P. 1338

JOINT RESOLUTION

RECOGNIZING JUNE 2025 AS PRIDE MONTH

            WHEREAS, the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969 sparked the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States; and

            WHEREAS, during these riots, LGBTQ citizens, led by transgender women of color, rose up and resisted police harassment that arose out of discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional; and

            WHEREAS, in the decades since the Stonewall riots, Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate this historic turning point for the LGBTQ community; and

            WHEREAS, following the 1984 murder of Charlie Howard, a young gay man in Bangor, LGBTQ Mainers came together to form the Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance, now known as EqualityMaine; and

            WHEREAS, in 1993, the Maine Civil Rights Act was amended to include explicit protections for LGBTQ people, ensuring the law served to protect against bias-based threats, harms and hate crimes; and

            WHEREAS, as a national leader for LGBTQ equality, Maine has included protections for LGBTQ people in parentage and antibullying laws; and

            WHEREAS, Maine has continued to improve access to relationship equality, passing laws that extend hospital visitation rights to same-sex couples in 1999, require health insurance companies to offer to employers coverage for domestic partnerships in 2001, extend inheritance rights and next of kin status for funeral and burial arrangements and conservator rights to same-sex and unmarried heterosexual couples in 2004 and include domestic partnerships in the law governing family medical leave in 2007; and

            WHEREAS, the people of Maine voted to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in 2005 and in favor of marriage equality in 2012; and

            WHEREAS, in 2014, Maine was the first state in the nation whose highest court ruled it unlawful for a school district to prohibit a transgender student from accessing the bathroom consistent with that student’s gender identity, interpreting for the first time amendments to the Maine Human Rights Act that expanded protections to include sexual orientation; and

            WHEREAS, since 2018, Maine has added a nonbinary gender designation for state identification cards and birth certificates, prohibited transgender exclusions in health insurance plans, banned the harmful practice of conversion therapy and secured state-level benefits for veterans who were discharged from the military due to their sexual orientation or gender identity; and

            WHEREAS, members of the LGBTQ community have served their neighbors and our State as Legislators and local elected officials, leading on countless issues important to the people of Maine; and

            WHEREAS, despite years of progress, members of the LGBTQ community in the United States and around the world still face discrimination, violence and proposed rollbacks in state and federal protections, and bias-based crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity are on the rise; and

            WHEREAS, here in Maine there is a commitment to protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ Mainers and to treating all people fairly and equally and with dignity and respect; 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, take this opportunity to recognize June 2025 as Pride Month as we continue to work toward full equality for our LGBTQ family, friends and neighbors.

Comes from the House, READ and ADOPTED.

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(1-2)  The following Joint Resolution:

H.P. 1339

JOINT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE LEGISLATURE’S DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

ON THE DEATHS OF MINNESOTA REPRESENTATIVE MELISSA HORTMAN

AND HER HUSBAND MARK HORTMAN

            WHEREAS, we have learned that targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers took place on the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2025; and

            WHEREAS, Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot inside their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota in the early morning; and

            WHEREAS, Minnesota State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot multiple times in an earlier attack allegedly by the same assailant, but Mr. Hoffman and his wife are expected to survive; and

            WHEREAS, a suspect in the shootings has been apprehended; and

            WHEREAS, both state lawmakers who were shot served critical roles in the Minnesota State Legislature, with Mrs. Hortman having served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for a six-year period that ended this year and Mr. Hoffman, a fourth-term state senator, chairing the Senate Human Services Committee; now, therefore, be it

            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, pause in our deliberations to extend to you, the members of the Minnesota State Legislature, our deepest condolences for the deaths of your colleague State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and we offer our prayers and wishes for the well-being of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette; and be it further

            RESOLVED: That we condemn political violence and wish to express our horror, grief and outrage and our concern for the victims of these shootings; and be it further

            RESOLVED: That we extend to you our goodwill and hope for healing and our thanks for your service, and we offer our support in any work you undertake to ameliorate the divisions in our civic life that give rise to these acts of violence.

Comes from the House, READ and ADOPTED.

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ORDERS

Joint Resolution

(4-1)  On motion by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, the following Joint Resolution:

S.P. 795

JOINT RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE THE OBSERVANCE

OF JUNETEENTH ON JUNE 19, 2025

WHEREAS, for 158 years, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, also known as Emancipation Day, Emancipation Celebration, Freedom Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Juneteenth, has been one of the most recognized African-American holiday observances in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the day freedom was proclaimed to all slaves in the South by Union General Gordon Granger, on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, more than 2 1/2 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln; and

WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the determination of the first people from Africa, approximately 11,500,000 of whom survived the awful voyages across the Atlantic and who were brought to this country and enslaved in chattel slavery and whose descendants served as slaves for 200 years before the horrific institution of chattel slavery was abolished; and

WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the United States; and

WHEREAS, over a century after the Emancipation Proclamation and after years of informal annual celebration, Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 by the President of the United States and the United States Congress; and

WHEREAS, "Until All are Free, None are Free" is an oft-repeated maxim that can be used to highlight the significance of the end of the era of chattel slavery in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Maine in 2022; and

WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth in order to advance racial equity, human dignity and justice; 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, recognize the observance of Juneteenth on June 19, 2025, and encourage people in our State to participate in Juneteenth observances.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 7

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1)  HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT on Bill "An Act to Revise the Growth Management Program Laws"

H.P. 1299  L.D. 1940
(C "B" H-768)

Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-767) (7 members)

Report "B" - Ought Not to Pass (5 members)

Report "C" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-768) (1 member)

In Senate, June 18, 2025, Report "C", OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-768), READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-768) in NON-CONCURRENCE.

Comes from the House, that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby Report "B", OUGHT NOT TO PASS, was READ and ACCEPTED.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 8

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Act

(7-1)  An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027

H.P. 132  L.D. 210
(S "E" S-438 to C "A" H-759)

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 9

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Acts

(7-1)  An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment

S.P. 500  L.D. 1211
(C "B" S-432)

(7-2)  An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources

H.P. 845  L.D. 1270
(H "A" H-771 to C "A" H-746)

(7-3)  An Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees and Continue the Voluntary Employee Incentive Program

H.P. 1335  L.D. 1987
(S "A" S-421; S "B" S-435)

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 10

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Joint Orders

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(1-1)  Paula Thomas, of Manchester, for her over 35 years of public service with the State of Maine.  Ms. Thomas worked for the Executive Branch from 1971 to 1976 and for a short time with the Department of Labor in 1992.  In January 1993, she was hired as a Legislative Committee Clerk and served in that capacity until 1997.  In November 1997, she became a Legislative Information Assistant and, in January 1999, a Stenographer in the House Majority Office.  In June 2000, she began service as Executive Secretary for the House Majority Office, where she worked until December 31, 2024.  We thank Ms. Thomas for her extensive service with the Executive Branch and the Maine State Legislature and offer her our best wishes;

HLS 138

(1-2)  Indriani Demers, of Wiscasset, who received the 2025 Human and Civil Rights Award from the Maine Education Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 400

(1-3)  Sharon Foster, of Hiram, on her retirement after 50 years of service with Sacopee Valley School Nutrition.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 401

(1-4)  Allen and Susan Veilleux, of Winslow, who are celebrating their 54th Wedding Anniversary on July 10, 2025.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 402

(1-5)  Daijha Grant, of Hermon, who won the Women's Varsity Triple Jump Event at the Class B State Track and Field Championships.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 403

Come from the House, READ and PASSED.

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Joint Resolutions

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(1-6)  Irving J. "IJ" Pinkham, of Boothbay.  Mr. Pinkham's teaching and coaching career began at Buckfield High School, where from 1969 to 1976 he taught math and history and coached various sports.  In 1976, he began his tenure at Boothbay Region High School teaching math and coaching varsity boys basketball.  He retired from teaching in 2017 but continued coaching for an additional three years.  Mr. Pinkham holds the distinction of being the winningest coach in Maine boys' basketball history, with his teams achieving an extraordinary 659 victories.  A pinnacle of his coaching career was leading the Boothbay Seahawks to the Class C State Championship in 2001.  Some other professional accomplishments were his induction into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 and receiving the Wooden Award of Excellence from the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.  He was a Rotarian, receiving the Paul Harris Fellow award, volunteered at the Boothbay Region YMCA and coached summers at Hoop Camp.  Mr. Pinkham will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

HLS 399

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(1-7)  Francis "Franny" Gerald Willette, of Lincoln.  Mr. Willette had a 38-year career with Lincoln Pulp and Paper, retiring in 2004.  He is well known in the area for owning 102 vehicles over the course of his life.  Mr. Willette will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

HLS 404

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(1-8)  Joan Frances Sturmthal, of Hallowell.  A proud Democrat and advocate for progressive causes, Mrs. Sturmthal worked tirelessly for the betterment of her community.  She lobbied in Augusta on behalf of the ACLU and was employed by the Maine Council on Aging.  Her contributions to Hallowell were many:  she served on the City Council, supported the Stevens Commons development project financially, participated in a book club for over two decades and was a familiar face at the information booth during Old Hallowell Days.  Mrs. Sturmthal will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

HLS 405

Come from the House READ and ADOPTED.

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ORDERS

Joint Orders

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(4-1)  Stephen Mastriano, of Northfield, a member of Troop No. 125, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1027

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.

(4-2)  St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church, of Blue Hill, on the celebration of the church's 50th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1028

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

(4-3)  Wabanaki Windows, of Orland, which won an Alliance for Community Media 2025 Hometown Media Award for Best in Category for Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming in Community Radio.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1029

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: BISHOP of Bucksport.

(4-4)  the Orono High School Boys Outdoor Track and Field Team, which won the Class C Outdoor Track and Field State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1030

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-5)  Isaac Spencer, of Somerville, a member of the Somerhill Wrestling Club, who won the 105-pound Weight Division at the Pine Tree Wrestling League State Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 1031

Sponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

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Joint Resolutions

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-6)  Coplin Douglas Fickett, of Durham.  Mr. Fickett was an avid whitewater kayaker and loved to travel and chase big water, from the Zambezi in Africa to the Futaleufu in Chile.  A woodworker, he enjoyed making custom furniture.  He worked at Abbott Laboratories.  Mr. Fickett will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1025

Sponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Senator: BICKFORD of Androscoggin, Representatives: HAGGAN of Hampden, WEBB of Durham.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-7)  Richard J. Coleman, of Winthrop.  Mr. Coleman worked at Progressive Distribution Center until his retirement.  He then worked at Cumberland Farms, where he was happiest when interacting with and helping others.  He was active in the community, serving with Keep Winthrop Warm, The Rotary Club, Winthrop Food Pantry and the Board of Trustees of Winthrop Utilities.  Mr. Coleman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 1026

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: HASENFUS of Readfield.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 11

COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

H.C. 206

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

June 18, 2025

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

The House voted today to insist on its former action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report of the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill "An Act to Protect and Compensate Public Utility Whistleblowers" (S.P. 770) (L.D. 1963)  (EMERGENCY)

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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(2-2)  The Following Communication:

H.C. 207

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

June 18, 2025

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

The House voted today to insist on its former action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Bill "An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing" (S.P. 528) (L.D. 1298) and Passage to be Engrossed as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-396).

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 12

ORDERS

Joint Order

(4-1)  On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 796

ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 13

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Act

(7-1)  An Act to Reduce Costs and Increase Customer Protections for the State's Net Energy Billing Programs

H.P. 1188  L.D. 1777
(S "A" S-439 to C "A" H-756)

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STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

SUPPLEMENT NO. 14

ENACTORS

The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:

Act

(7-1)  An Act to Improve the Growth Management Program Laws

H.P. 1169  L.D. 1751
(C "A" H-766)

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