Telecommunications Association of Maine
Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:07 PM


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307
Melanie SACHS of Freeport An Act To Establish The Maine Data Center Coordination Council And Place A Temporary Limitation On Certain Data Centers 05/22/25 1:35 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

02/05/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Public Hearing Energy, Utilities And Technology

02/12/26 2:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

02/19/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

03/04/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

03/05/26 1:10 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

Representative DRINKWATER of Milford MOVED the MAIN QUESTION BE PUT NOW.
ROLL CALL NO. 827
(Yeas 65 - Nays 70 - Absent 15 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)
Subsequently, the motion to MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION FAILED.
This Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?"

ROLL CALL NO. 828V
72 having voted in the affirmative and 65 in the negative, with 13 being absent and 1 vacancy, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained.
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
(4/29/2026)
Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP (3/20)
571
Michael TIPPING of Penobscot An Act To Improve Conditions For Maine Workers And Retirees Leave to Withdraw, Mar 17, 2026 (3/17/2026) Reported Out - LTW (3/9)
574
Michael TIPPING of Penobscot An Act To Improve Labor Conditions For Workers In The State Leave to Withdraw, Mar 17, 2026 (3/17/2026) Reported Out - LTW (3/9)
599
Michael TIPPING of Penobscot An Act To Raise The Salary Threshold For Overtime Pay 03/19/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

03/26/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/20)
669
Amy ROEDER of Bangor An Act To Provide A Death Benefit For Department Of Transportation Workers 03/03/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

03/10/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 749 (4/16/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/24)
799
Amy ROEDER of Bangor An Act To Report Gender Wage Gaps 03/12/25 10:30 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

03/19/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/29)
1555
Tavis HASENFUS of Readfield An Act To Establish An Employer Tax Credit For Qualifying Child Care Costs 04/16/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Public Hearing Taxation

04/29/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 127 - Work Session Taxation

Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/6)
1587
Matthew BECK of South Portland An Act To Clarify The Bureau Of Labor Standards' Investigatory And Enforcement Procedures 04/16/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

04/29/25 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

05/14/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

01/13/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

01/14/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 568 (3/19/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (2/20)
1761
Joshua MORRIS of Turner An Act To Prohibit Indemnification Agreements 05/06/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

05/15/25 9:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

05/21/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

01/07/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

01/13/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Jan 27, 2026 (1/27/2026) Reported Out - ONTP (1/21)
1822
Amy KUHN of Falmouth An Act To Enact The Maine Online Data Privacy Act 05/05/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary

05/14/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary

05/23/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary

05/30/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary

Died Between Houses, Apr 13, 2026 (4/13/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP (6/13)
1908
Michael TIPPING of Penobscot An Act To Require The Cooperation Of Original Manufacturers Of Electronic Devices To Facilitate The Repair Of Those Devices By Device Owners And Independent Repair Providers 05/22/25 2:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 206 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Housing And Economic Development

01/06/26 10:30 AM in Cross Building, Room 206 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Housing And Economic Development

01/15/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 206 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Housing And Economic Development

01/22/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 206 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Housing And Economic Development

01/29/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 206 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Housing And Economic Development

Died Between Houses, Apr 8, 2026 (4/8/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (3/19)
1949
Anne CARNEY of Cumberland An Act Regarding Energy Fairness 05/15/25 9:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Public Hearing Energy, Utilities And Technology

05/20/25 1:15 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

05/21/25 1:45 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

05/22/25 1:35 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

01/15/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

01/22/26 2:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

01/27/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

02/03/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 588 (3/23/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (2/17)
1975
John DUCHARME of Madison Resolve, Directing The Maine Connectivity Authority To Develop Recommendations To Transition Functions Performed By The Connectmaine Authority To The Maine Connectivity Authority 05/22/25 1:35 PM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

10/30/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Public Hearing Energy, Utilities And Technology

01/06/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 211 - Work Session Energy, Utilities And Technology

Signed by the Governor Resolve Chapter 141 (3/19/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM (2/18)
2018
Kristi MATHIESON of Kittery An Act To Amend The Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans In The Paid Family And Medical Leave Benefits Program 01/27/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

03/03/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

03/10/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 686 (4/13/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (3/31)
2049
Matthew BECK of South Portland An Act To Clarify Indemnification When Seeking Remedy For Labor Law Violations 02/17/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Feb 26, 2026 (2/26/2026) Reported Out - ONTP (2/24)
2092
Suzanne SALISBURY of Westbrook An Act To Update Certain Terms And References Regarding Information Technology And Cybersecurity 01/28/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Public Hearing State And Local Government

02/25/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Work Session State And Local Government

03/11/26 9:30 AM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Work Session State And Local Government

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 698 (4/15/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/8)
2101
Amy ROEDER of Bangor An Act To Establish A Monetary Penalty For Employers Whose Unemployment Payment Is Returned Unpaid 01/27/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

02/17/26 10:45 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 615 (4/3/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/19)
2110
Charles SKOLD of Portland An Act To Update Employer Substance Use Testing Policy Requirements 01/21/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor

03/03/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

03/10/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor

Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 666 (4/13/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/31)
2162
Lori GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach An Act To Regulate And Prevent Children's Access To Artificial Intelligence Chatbots With Human-like Features And Social Artificial Intelligence Companions 02/17/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

03/04/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

03/12/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary

Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM (4/8)