LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, May 11, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators and representatives.

L.D. 1852, H.P. 1182

An Act to Eliminate the Lodging Tax on Campground Sites and Revert to Using the Current Sales Tax. (Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan)

L.D. 1875, H.P. 1200

Resolve, to Create a Pilot Program for Apprenticeships for Inmates. (Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.).

LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, May 4, 2023

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L.D. 1725, S.P. 689

An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Providing the Government Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1737, H.P. 1116

An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans. (Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo)

L.D. 1745, H.P. 1124

An Act to Support Public Health by Protecting Certain Activities Conducted Under Comprehensive Community Drug Checking Initiatives. (Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta)

L.D. 1751, S.P. 696

An Act to Maximize Federal Funding in Support of Emergency Medical Services. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1752, S.P. 697

Resolve, to Prepare Preapproved Building Types. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1754, S.P. 700

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Delivery of Services to Children and Families. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1755, S.P. 701

An Act to Exempt All Youth Development Nonprofit Organizations from Sales Tax and the Service Provider Tax. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1757, S.P. 703

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Reporting and Tracking of Adult Use Cannabis. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.).

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, April 28, 2023

L.D. 1787, H.P. 1150

Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Convene a Stakeholder Group Tasked with a Comprehensive Overhaul and Modernization of the State Subdivision Statutes. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison

L.D. 1818, S.P. 733

An Act Regarding Port Facilities Relating to Offshore Wind Power Projects. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1819, S.P. 734

An Act to Create the Maine Medical Cannabis Advisory Commission and the Medical Cannabis Alternative Health Board. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1823, S.P. 739

An Act to Respect and Protect the Right to Food. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1824, S.P. 740

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Constitution of Maine. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1828, S.P. 74

An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec

L.D. 1832, H.P. 1164

An Act to Require Reimbursement of Fees for Treatment Rendered by Public and Private Ambulance Services. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion)

L.D. 1842, H.P. 1174

Resolve, to Support Energy Upgrades at Maine Public Schools and Ensure That New School Construction Meets Current Energy Efficiency Standards. (Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta)

L.D. 1847, S.P. 748

An Act to Modify the Visual Impact Standards for Offshore Wind Port Development. (Governor’s Bill) (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.)

LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Thursday, April 27, 2023.

L.D. 1477, S.P. 597

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Align the Proceedings for Circulating Written Petitions for People’s Vetoes and Direct Initiatives with Federal Law. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1479, S.P. 599

Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Convene a Stakeholder Group Regarding Liquefied Propane Gas Systems and the So-called Dig Safe Law. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1482, S.P. 603

An Act to Impose a Moratorium on Open-pit Rock Quarry Excavation. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1483, S.P. 604

An Act to Protect the Rights of Agricultural Workers. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1493, H.P. 948

An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing. (Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta)

L.D. 1499, H.P. 954

An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 1536, S.P. 609

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Governor’s Power to Reprieve, Pardon and Commute Sentences and Remit Penalties. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1555, S.P. 619

An Act to Amend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1565, H.P. 1010

Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Provide Grants to Expand Age Eligibility for Life Skills and Vocational Programs in Public Schools. (Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner)

L.D. 1586, H.P. 1031

An Act to Enable Occupational License Portability and Prohibit Use of Good Character Qualifications in Occupational Licensing. (Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo)

L.D. 1589, H.P. 1034

Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Adopt Rules Prohibiting Teachers in Public Schools from Engaging in Political, Ideological and Religious Advocacy in the Classroom. (Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo)

L.D. 1623, H.P. 1048

An Act to Prohibit All State Subsidies for Electric Vehicles. (Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield)

L.D. 1630, S.P. 647

An Act Regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure and Enforcement of Income Source Reporting Requirements. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1671, H.P. 1069

An Act to Reduce the Income Tax to 4.5 Percent on the Lowest Tax Bracket and Remove Low-income Families from Taxation. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 1717, H.P. 1108

An Act to Provide a Property Tax Exemption for All Veterans over 62 Years of Age. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp.

The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.)

LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Thursday, March 30, 2023.

L.D. 1139, S.P. 466

An Act to Improve Ferry Service Reliability by Providing Scholarships at the Maine Maritime Academy. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1149, S.P. 476

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Strengthen the Due Process Rights of Persons Accused by Requiring Notification of Those Rights. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1150, S.P. 477

Resolve, Requiring the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Document, Disclose and Publish All Best Management Practices Regarding the Use of Noise Devices to Control Birds at Orchards. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1157, H.P. 729

An Act to Stabilize Licensing Fees. (Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield)

L.D. 1158, H.P. 730

An Act to Recognize the Critical Nature of Workforce Development Through Career and Technical Education by Establishing an Adjustment for Career and Technical Education Centers in the School Funding Formula. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 1173, H.P. 745

An Act Directing the Bureau of General Services to Ensure Adequate Air Quality in All State-owned and State-leased Buildings. (Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner)

L.D. 1178, H.P. 750

Resolve, to Reduce Barriers to Recovery from Addiction by Expanding Eligibility for Targeted Case Management Services. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1186, S.P. 482

Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Develop a Hunting and Fishing Software Application. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1210, H.P. 770

An Act to Establish a Maine Highway Capital Fund to Provide Consistent Funding for the Construction and Repair of Maine’s Roads and Bridges. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 1228, H.P. 776

An Act to Prohibit Certain Higher Education Institutions from Requiring Vaccines Approved Under Emergency Use Authorization for Admission or Attendance. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo)

L.D. 1236, H.P. 784

An Act to Increase the Provision of Children’s Behavioral Health Services in Rural Areas and to Provide Support for Families of Children Receiving Services. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1267, H.P. 815

An Act to Provide Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care Providers. (Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland)

L.D. 1274, S.P. 511

An Act to Increase Land Access for Historically Disadvantaged Populations. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 1280, S.P. 517

An Act to Invest in Maine’s Fire Service Training Facilities. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1289, S.P. 526

An Act to Facilitate Property Redevelopment and Encourage Affordable Housing by Allowing the Conveyance of Unfinished Commercial Condominium Units. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1291, S.P. 528

An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1315, S.P. 533

An Act to Require Instruction in Schools on Substance Abuse Prevention and Administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1323, H.P. 838

An Act to Amend the Opioid Education Requirements. (Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland)

L.D. 1341, H.P. 855

An Act to Modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Mobile Services. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 1374, H.P. 888

An Act to Improve Driver Safety by Requiring the Completion of a Defensive Driving Course for Certain Violations. (Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner)

L.D. 1375, H.P. 889

An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. (Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea)

L.D. 1386, S.P. 551

An Act to Require That a Completed Form for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Be Provided to a Person Purchasing a Home. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1390, S.P. 557

An Act to Provide Self-service Motor Vehicle Services in Rural and Other Areas. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1393, S.P. 560

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Examine Programs and Policies Regarding Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. (Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln)

L.D. 1410, H.P. 906

An Act to Hold School Employees Civilly Liable for Failure to Notify Parents Regarding Medical Issues of Students Under 18 Years of Age. (Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo)

L.D. 1428, H.P. 924

An Act to Ensure Treatment for MaineCare Recipients with Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting the Requirements for Prior Authorization and Step Therapy for Medications. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1439, H.P. 935

An Act to Promote Family-centered Interventions for Substance Use Disorder Treatment. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1440, H.P. 936

Resolve, to Increase the Availability of Community Children’s Behavioral Health Services by Providing Training and Career Opportunities for Behavioral Health Professionals. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1442, H.P. 938

An Act to Recognize an Association of Early Childhood Educators as an Educational Advisory Organization. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

L.D. 1455, S.P. 573

An Act to Establish the Weighing Point Preclearance Program. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 1460, S.P. 578

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Certificates of Deposit. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1462, S.P. 580

An Act to Provide Financial Incentives for Attorneys to Provide Indigent Legal Services. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.)

EVENTS: Reps. to provide update to Lincoln County Dems

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The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 23, via Zoom. The agenda will feature State Sen. Cameron Reny (SD #13) and State Rep. Lydia Crafts (HD #46), who will provide updates on their priority bills and how people can get involved in helping to pass the legislation.

All Lincoln County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are welcome to attend LCDC meetings.

Pre-registration is required for non-voting members to receive Zoom log on and/or phone in details. Register at https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/meet before noon the day of the meeting to ensure access.

Legislative Report as of Friday, March 10, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, March 10, 2023.

L.D. 1013, H.P. 649

An Act to Provide Training, Professional Development and Wellness Supports for Child Protective Services Workers. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 1015, H.P. 651

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 1021, H.P. 657

An Act to Enhance Awareness of Laboratory Testing of Ticks for Lyme Disease. (Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo)

L.D. 1031, H.P. 667

Resolve, to Improve Access to Child Care by Expanding Eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy Program. (Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta)

L.D. 1034, H.P. 670

An Act to Require That Service of a Temporary Protection Order Be Attempted Within 48 Hours from the Issuance of the Order. (Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo)

L.D. 1038, H.P. 674

An Act to Reinstate Plurality Voting by Repealing the Ranked-choice Voting Laws. (Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset)

L.D. 1039, H.P. 675

An Act to Provide Restitution for Victims of Shoplifting for Time Spent Dealing with the Offense. (Presented by Representative POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset)

L.D. 1057, S.P. 426

An Act to Promote Consumer Protections in the Residential Building Sector by Requiring Contractors and Subcontractors to Supply Evidence of Insurance. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1058, S.P. 427

An Act to Advance Greenhouse Gas Removal as an Economic Development Strategy in Maine. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1066, S.P. 435

An Act to Allow a Restaurant to Serve a Bottle of Wine to the Person Who Brought the Bottle. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec

L.D. 1079, S.P. 448

An Act Regarding Visitation Rights of Grandparents. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1080, S.P. 449

An Act to Require the Termination of Private Mortgage Insurance. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1081, S.P. 450

An Act to Impose a Fee on Commercial Water Withdrawn from Lakes and Ponds to Fund Conservation Efforts and Prohibit a Fee on the Sale of Water Withdrawn from a Lake or Pond. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 1087, H.P. 682

An Act to Remove Restrictions in the Provisions of Law Relating to No-knock Warrants. (Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion)

L.D. 1088, H.P. 683

An Act to Update the Gambling Laws to Allow Once-annual Casino Nights for Charitable Purposes or Registered Political Committees. (Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield)

L.D. 1097, H.P. 692

An Act to Replace Participation Thresholds in Municipal Referenda with Lower Approval Thresholds. (Presented by Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta)

L.D. 1106, H.P. 702

An Act to Improve the Transition to Adult Services for Children with Intellectual Disabilities. (Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan)

L.D. 1109, H.P. 705

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Create Consistent Election Dates for Citizen-initiated Referenda in Even-numbered Election Years. (Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)

L.D. 1120, S.P. 454

Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 1126, S.P. 463

Resolve, to Increase Community Action Grants. (Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln)

L.D. 1127, S.P. 464

Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Create a Process for Real-time Confirmation of Live Bait Retailer’s Licenses by Electronic Means. (Presented by Senator RENY of Lincoln)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.).

Legislative Report as of Friday, March 3, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senator & representatives as of Friday, March 3, 2023.

L.D. 899, H.P. 555

An Act to Authorize Vaccine Administration by Pharmacy Technicians and Reduce Vaccine Administration Training Requirements for Pharmacists. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland)

L.D. 900, H.P. 556

An Act to Modernize the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 902, H.P. 558

An Act to Repeal So-called MaineCare Expansion. (Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea)

L.D. 906, H.P. 562

An Act to Ensure Physicians Receive Full Diagnostic Test Data Concerning Tick-borne Diseases. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 915, H.P. 571

Resolve, to Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Organization of and Service Delivery by the Department of Health and Human Services. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 948, H.P. 595

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. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

L.D. 950, H.P. 597

An Act to Define “Kickboxing” and “Muay Thai” in the Laws Governing Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

L.D. 960, H.P. 607

An Act Regarding the Limits on Civil Remedies Available Under the Maine Human Rights Act. (Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)

L.D. 985, S.P. 404

Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans’ Homes. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 986, S.P. 405

An Act to Ensure Safer Communities by Increasing the Punishment for Crimes Involving Fentanyl. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

(Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.)

Local Town Meetings Schedule for 2023

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Town meetings 2023

ALBION

Municipal Election
Friday, March 17, 2 p.m.
Besse Building
Town meeting
Sat., March 18, 10 a.m.
Albion Elementary School

CHINA

Town meeting (election format)
Tues., June 13
Use Alder Park entrance

FAIRFIELD

Mon., May 8
Fairfield Community Center

PALERMO

Town meeting Fri., March 11, 9:00 a.m.
Palermo Consolidated School

VASSALBORO

Town meeting
Mon., June 5, 6:30 p.m.
Elections
Tues., June 13
Vassalboro Community School

WINDSOR

Municipal Election
Tues., June 13, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Town meeting
Wed., June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Windsor School gym

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT as of Friday, February 10, 2023

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Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, Feb. 10, 2023

L.D. 313, S.P. 134

An Act to Ensure Consistency in Retirement Plans for Certain Law Enforcement Officers. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 314, S.P. 135

An Act to Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Housing in Maine. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 331, S.P. 152

Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Canaan After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 332, S.P. 153

An Act to Amend the State’s Election Laws. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 336, H.P. 210

An Act Regarding State Recognition of Native American Tribes. (Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan)

L.D. 340, H.P. 214

An Act Regarding the Purpose and Responsibilities of the State Regulatory System for Public Utilities. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 341, H.P. 215

An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 342, H.P. 216

An Act to Streamline Licensing by Matching Federal Licensing Requirements for Occupations Licensed Federally. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 347, H.P. 221

An Act Regarding In-court Appearance Requirements for Persons Authorized to Serve Eviction Notices and the Process for Serving a Writ of Possession. (Presented by Representative CYRWAY of Albion)

L.D. 353, S.P. 160

An Act Concerning Substance Use Disorder, Treatment, Recovery, Prevention and Education. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 354, S.P. 161

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Use of Engineers on Public Works Projects over $100,000. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 355, S.P. 162

An Act to Refocus the Purpose and Duties of the Cannabis Advisory Commission. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 356, S.P. 163

An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 366, S.P. 173

An Act to Promote Workforce Development. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 367, S.P. 174

An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 376, H.P. 227

An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program. (Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison)

L.D. 389, H.P. 240

An Act to Improve Rural Transportation and Access to Mental Health Care and Physical Health Care. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 410, S.P. 191

An Act Regarding the Nuisance of Cannabis Plants and Smoke in Residential Areas. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 415, S.P. 196

An Act to Allow Nonalcoholic Sparkling Cider to Be Sold in Maine. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 422, H.P. 255

An Act to Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Provide Public Notice in Newspapers. (Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade)

L.D. 430, H.P. 263

An Act to Provide Translation Services for Hospital Patients. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 432, H.P. 265

An Act to Clarify MaineCare Program Requirements Regarding Certain High-risk Health Care Providers. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 442, H.P. 275

An Act Regarding Renewable Energy Projects. (Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)

L.D. 462, H.P. 279

An Act to Assist Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Areas of High Rent by Seeking a Waiver from the Federal Government. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 463, H.P. 280

Resolve, to Ensure Continued MaineCare Coverage for Persons Formerly in Foster Care Until They Attain 27 Years of Age. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 472, H.P. 289

An Act to Support Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 480, H.P. 297

An Act to Clarify Laws Regarding the Placement of Signs on Public Ways. (Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade)

L.D. 485, H.P. 302

Resolve, to Amend the Rules Regarding Athletic Director Qualifications. (Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade)

L.D. 507, S.P. 224

An Act to Improve Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Reducing Barriers to Maintaining Health Care Coverage. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 509, S.P. 226

An Act to Amend the Net Energy Billing Laws to Require Net Energy Billing Credits to be Nonlapsing. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 510, S.P. 227

An Act to Protect the Public Health by Allowing the Appointment of Associate Health Officers. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 522, H.P. 327

An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 528, H.P. 333

An Act to Improve Road Safety for Waste and Recycling Collection Employees. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 529, H.P. 334

An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property Tax Stabilization Laws. (Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan)

L.D. 530, H.P. 335

An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments. (Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville)

L.D. 531, H.P. 336

An Act to Add Gray Squirrels to the Species List for the Open Training Season for Hunting Dogs. (Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)

L.D. 554, H.P. 359

An Act to Continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 568, S.P. 239

An Act to Provide Funding for the Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives. (EMERGENCY) (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp. The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.

Legislative Report for Thursday, February 2, 2023

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(photo by Eric W. Austin)

Legislative bills submitted by area senators & representatives as of Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, and two others that might be of interest:

L.D. 200, H.P. 124

An Act to Require Medicaid Coverage for Certain Children Under 7 Years of Age. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 201, S.P. 101

An Act to Make Permanent the Ability of Certain Retailers and Distilleries to Sell Liquor for Off-premises Consumption and Cocktails for On-premises Consumption. (Presented by Senator FARRIN of Somerset)

L.D. 218, H.P. 139

An Act to Clarify Maine Law Regarding Background Checks for the Office of Child and Family Services. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 219, H.P. 140

An Act to Promote Equity in the Permitting Appeals Process. (Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)

L.D. 228, H.P. 149

An Act to Require Substance Use Disorder to Be Disclosed as a Cause of Death on Death Certificates. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 230, H.P. 151

Resolve, to Require the Maine National Guard to Sell Certain Property in Hallowell. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 231, H.P. 152

An Act to Support the Maine Pediatric and Behavioral Health Partnership Program. (Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell)

L.D. 244, S.P. 110

Resolve, Directing Maine Emergency Medical Services to Convene a Stakeholder Group to Explore Emergency Medical Services Career Pathways and Educational Opportunities in the State. (Presented by Senator CURRY of Waldo)

L.D. 246, S.P. 112

An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 247, S.P. 113

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Elections. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 248, S.P. 114

An Act to Amend the State’s Liquor Laws. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 249, S.P. 115

An Act to Amend the Campaign Finance Laws Regarding Political Action Committees. (Presented by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec)

L.D. 250, S.P. 116

An Act to Improve Housing by Increasing Housing Options. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 271, S.P. 130

An Act Requiring the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System to Offer a For-credit Course on Hunting, Fishing, Recreational Shooting and Trapping. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 272, S.P. 131

An Act Regarding the Issuance of Driver’s Licenses to Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. (Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)

L.D. 291, H.P. 189

An Act to Support Young People Affected by Substance Use Disorder. (Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta)

L.D. 296, H.P. 194

An Act to Ensure Municipalities Receive a Higher Percentage of All-terrain Vehicle Registration Fees to Cover Increased Expenses. (Presented by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade)

L.D. 302, H.P. 200

An Act to Ensure Sufficient Rates for Behavioral Health Services. (Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville)

L.D. 304, H.P. 202

An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. (Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo)

L.D. 305, H.P. 203

An Act to Provide Youth Lifetime Hunting Licenses to Eligible Dependents of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled. (Presented by Representative HYMES of Waldo)

L.D. 309, H.P. 207

An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to All Higher Education Institutions. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

L.D. 310, H.P. 208

An Act to Increase the Workforce in the State. (Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield)

NOTE: Rep. Amanda Collamore, of Pittsfield, is not Rep. Clinton Collamore, of Waldo, who, according to press reports, was indicted for fraud in December 2022.

And two more bills that will no doubt be hotly debated:

L.D. 239, H.P. 160

An Act to Establish the Hessel’s Hairstreak as the Maine State Butterfly. (Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach)

L.D. 269, S.P. 128

An Act to Designate Granitic Pegmatite as the Maine State Rock. (Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford)

Copies of the Bills may be obtained from the Document Room, First Floor, State House, Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 – Ph: 207-287-1408. Bill text, bill status and roll call information are available on the Internet at http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/search.asp.

The Weekly Legislative Report is also available on the Internet at the House home page at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/ under the “Documents” tab.