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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 57th Legislative Day Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Thomas H. Skolfield, Weld.
National Anthem by James Harris, Saco.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 216)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 18, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Health and Human Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Stewart of Presque Isle, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 864 An Act To Make Whole Family Support Available Statewide
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 611)
MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 14, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Bill "An Act To Limit the Amount of Money That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts" (H.P. 636) (L.D. 862) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 612)
MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 17, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report from the Committee on Taxation on Bill "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax" (H.P. 718) (L.D. 963) and Passed to be Engrossed as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-259) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-256) thereto in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 613)
MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 17, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it Failed to Enact Bill "An Act Regarding Consent by a Motor Vehicle Operator to a Blood Test" (H.P. 567) (L.D. 762) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for Two Positions in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry" (H.P. 1314) (L.D. 1843)
Sponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) James H. Page, of Old Town, who is retiring as Chancellor of the University of Maine System. Dr. Page is the first University of Maine System Chancellor to be born in Maine and to have been educated at one of the System's universities, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where he received his bachelor's degree before obtaining his postgraduate education at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After a career at several universities and in the private sector, he led the repositioning of the System to meet the State's 21st century higher education needs. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 671)
(5-2) Jack West, of Winthrop, a member of Troop No. 622, 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 676)
(5-3) the Ellsworth High School Baseball Team, which won the Class B North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 677)
(5-4) Bud's Shop 'n Save, in Pittsfield, which celebrated its 60th Anniversary on January 22, 2019. For 60 years, the commitment of Bud's Shop 'n Save to the store's customers, communities, farmers, suppliers and producers has remained strong. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 678)
In Memory of: (5-5) Bruce W. Johnson, of Brewer and Springdale, Arizona. Mr. Johnson taught grades four and five at Gouldville School in Presque Isle and coached the JVII team at Presque Isle High School before going into sales, starting with Autowize and moving on to Maremont, Parts Wholesalers and Unicel before opening his own business, Today's Technology, in Bangor and Brewer, from which he retired in 2010. He was a member of All Souls Congregational Church for over 30 years, serving on many committees, teaching Sunday School and serving as a deacon and moderator. He was a member of the Brewer City Council for two terms and coached PAL basketball as well as youth soccer in Brewer. Mr. Johnson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 46 years, Colleen, and by his family and friends;
(HLS 571) Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
(5-6) Lester Burton Young, of Brewer. Mr. Young was an educator from 1975 to 2011, teaching in Vanceboro, Glenburn and Brewer. He served as a teaching and supervising principal at Glenburn Elementary School and as principal of Pendleton Street, State Street and Washington Street Schools in Brewer, as well as Business Manager of the Brewer School Department. He also served for a year as superintendent of School Administrative District 63 and served as the Owner's Representative for the Brewer Community School Construction Project. In 2011 he was named Brewer's Citizen of the Year. He was a member of the Northeast Elementary Principal Association, the Maine Principals' Association, serving on many committees, and the Penobscot River Educational Partnership. He attended All Souls Congregational Church in Bangor. Mr. Young will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 572) Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer. Cosponsored by Representative LYFORD of Eddington, Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Order (6-1) Representative BERRY for the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate the Ownership of Maine's Power Delivery Systems (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1315) (L.D. 1844)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1306.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-303)on Bill "An Act To Amend the Licensing Laws of Certain Professions and Occupations" (S.P. 580) (L.D. 1746) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-304) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-622) on Bill "An Act To Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use with Adequate Funding and by Raising the Tax on Tobacco Products" (H.P. 758) (L.D. 1028) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-620) on Bill "An Act To Return Funds to Maine Property Tax Payers" (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1713) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 629) (L.D. 855) Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-619) (7-2) (H.P. 732) (L.D. 977) Bill "An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-621) (7-3) (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1671) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Capital Investment Credit To Ensure Fairness for Maine Businesses" Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-623)
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake Sporting Camps (H.P. 107) (L.D. 125)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-2) Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of a Plot of Land from the State to the Town of Allagash (S.P. 594) (L.D. 1762)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-3) An Act To Promote Solar Energy Projects and Distributed Generation Resources in Maine (S.P. 565) (L.D. 1711) (10-4) An Act To Amend the State's Hemp Laws (S.P. 585) (L.D. 1749)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Bill "An Act To Respect the Will of Maine Voters by Funding Education at 55 Percent" (H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1508)
(Committee on TAXATION suggested) TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - REFERENCE.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Restore Services To Help Certain Noncitizens Meet Their Basic Needs" (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1317)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools" (S.P. 71) (L.D. 259)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-130). TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
4. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual (H.P. 342) (L.D. 433)
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
5. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1252 - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act Establishing a Review Process for Measures with a Potential Economic Impact and Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop a Strategic Economic Plan" (H.P. 1304) (L.D. 1833)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Jeanne Kemper, of Fairfield (HLS 561)
TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Bill "An Act Regarding Court Facilities in York County" (S.P. 97) (L.D. 357)
- In House, Majority (11) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED on June 14, 2019. - In Senate, Senate INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (2) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-273) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-608) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-609) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Fund Opioid Treatment by Establishing an Excise Tax on Manufacturers of Opioids" (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1362)
TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food (H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
10. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1080) (L.D. 1478)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-597). TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-597).
_________________________________ BILLS HELD
1. An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States (S.P. 252) (L.D. 816)
- In House, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. HELD at the Request of Representative MOONEN of Portland.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 744) (L.D. 1002) Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-624)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
Divided Report (6-1) Ten Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-627) on Bill "An Act To Establish and Promote a System of Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares" (H.P. 339) (L.D. 430)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-628) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Executive Branch Employees" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1316) (L.D. 1845)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Ban Use of Aerial Herbicide Spraying for the Purpose of Deforestation" (S.P. 556) (L.D. 1691)
Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (S-263) in the House on June 17, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-262) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-305) on Bill "An Act To Create a Victims' Compensation Fund for Victims of Property Crimes" (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1550) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-305).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-307) on Bill "An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard" (S.P. 457) (L.D. 1494) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-307).
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-631) on Bill "An Act To Protect Licensing Information of Medical Professionals" (H.P. 1142) (L.D. 1580) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 455) (L.D. 627) Bill "An Act Regarding Portable Electronic Device Content, Location Information and Tracking Devices" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-634) (7-2) (H.P. 1118) (L.D. 1535) Bill "An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies Related to the Maine Uniform Probate Code and To Make Other Substantive Changes" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-632) (7-3) (H.P. 1233) (L.D. 1731) Bill "An Act Regarding Representation of the Department of Marine Resources in Libel Proceedings" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-633)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
Divided Report (6-1) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-285) on Bill "An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals" (S.P. 408) (L.D. 1312)
Signed:
Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-286) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator:
Comes from the Senate with Report "B" OUGHT NOT TO PASSREAD and ACCEPTED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 10
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Meals and Lodging and Provide Funding To Treat Opioid Use Disorder" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1254)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-536) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-593)thereto in the House on June 13, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, To Create the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 569) (L.D. 764)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act To Ease Financial Burdens for Juveniles Involved in the Justice System (H.P. 947) (L.D. 1304) (10-3) An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Ensure That Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policies Are Followed and Make Biennial Reports on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion (H.P. 997) (L.D. 1376) (10-4) An Act Providing Labor Unions with Reasonable Access to Current and Newly Hired Public Sector Workers (H.P. 1063) (L.D. 1451) (10-5) An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations (H.P. 1164) (L.D. 1612) (10-6) An Act To Ensure Compliance with Federal Family First Prevention Services Legislation (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1792) (10-7) An Act To Ensure Compliance with Federal Requirements for Background Checks of Certain Department of Health and Human Services Employees (H.P. 1282) (L.D. 1801)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 12
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Licensing Laws of Certain Professions and Occupations" (S.P. 580) (L.D. 1746)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303) AND HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-626) in the House on June 18, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having ADHERED to its former action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 13
(1-1) Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District (S.P. 67) (L.D. 255)
FAILED of FINAL PASSAGE in the House on June 13, 2019.
Comes from the Senate FINALLY PASSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 14
Mandate
(10-1) An Act To Strengthen the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (H.P. 629) (L.D. 855)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-2) An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development (H.P. 732) (L.D. 977) (10-3) An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard (S.P. 457) (L.D. 1494) (10-4) An Act To Create a Victims' Compensation Fund for Victims of Property Crimes (S.P. 487) (L.D. 1550) (10-5) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Capital Investment Credit To Ensure Fairness for Maine Businesses and To Reduce Taxes on Lower-income Working Families (H.P. 1198) (L.D. 1671)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Work with the Forest Products Industry To Monitor Aerial Herbicide Applications (S.P. 556) (L.D. 1691)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 15
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-635) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Advance Deposit Wagering Laws" (H.P. 1276) (L.D. 1797) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-636) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 16
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish a Tax on Water Extracted for Bottling in Order To Secure the Economic Future of Rural Maine" (H.P. 797) (L.D. 1074) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-637) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 17
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify Various Provisions of the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 1216) (L.D. 1701) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 18
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-639) on Bill "An Act To Protect Pregnant Workers" (H.P. 487) (L.D. 666) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 19
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-641) on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions" (H.P. 1103) (L.D. 1511) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 20
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-642) on Bill "An Act To Enhance the Administration of the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 1217) (L.D. 1702) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-643) on Bill "An Act To Improve Consistency within the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1703) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1790) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law To Protect the Confidentiality of State and Local Government Employees' Private Information" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-638)
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Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 603) (L.D. 829)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on May 28, 2019. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-320))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-320) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-309) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, Establishing the Working Group on Mental Health (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1602)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 7, 2019. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-213))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-213) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-310) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Resolve, Establishing a Task Force To Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System and Increased Crosswalks for Academic Credit between Secondary Schools and Career and Technical Education Programs (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 766) (L.D. 1036)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 10, 2019. (Having previously been PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-506))
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-506) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-311) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Certain Judicial Department Employees" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1318) (L.D. 1846)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 614) (L.D. 1824) Bill "An Act To Make Certain Snowmobile and Watercraft Laws Consistent with All-terrain Vehicle Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 52) (L.D. 165) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-317) (7-3) (S.P. 603) (L.D. 1787) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-315)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 26
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 879) (L.D. 1219) Bill "An Act To Establish an Independent Board To Review Law Enforcement Officer-involved Deaths" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-644)
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Licensing Laws of Certain Professions and Occupations" (S.P. 580) (L.D. 1746)
COMMITTED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS in the House on June 18, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-303) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-316) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-312) on Bill "An Act To Authorize Maine Courts To Award Attorney's Fees and Costs to Citizens Who Prevail in Civil Litigation against the Executive Branch" (S.P. 211) (L.D. 698) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-312).
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Divided Report (6-1) Nine Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-318) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State" (S.P. 175) (L.D. 553)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-319) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
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Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-318).
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-238) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Flavored Tobacco Products" (S.P. 364) (L.D. 1190) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-239) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-238).
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Prohibit the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving (S.P. 52) (L.D. 165) (10-2) An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws (S.P. 603) (L.D. 1787) (10-3) An Act To Make Certain Snowmobile and Watercraft Laws Consistent with All-terrain Vehicle Laws (S.P. 614) (L.D. 1824)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Return Funds to Maine Property Tax Payers (H.P. 1223) (L.D. 1713)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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