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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 1st Legislative Day Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, the Representatives-Elect to the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature assemble in the House Auditorium at the Augusta Civic Center and are called to Order by ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth, Clerk of the House of the One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature.
Prayer by Honorable Margaret Craven, Lewiston.
National Anthem.
Pledge of Allegiance. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 1)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
November 24, 2020
To Robert B. Hunt, Clerk of the House in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature:
I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, pursuant to the provisions of Title 3 MRSA, Section 1, hereby certify that the following are the names and residences of the Representatives-elect to the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature, in accordance with the tabulation submitted to the Governor on November 23, 2020:
District 1 Mathieson, Kristi Michele, Kittery District 2 Meyer, Michele, Eliot District 3 Blume, Lydia, York District 4 Hymanson, Patricia, York District 5 O'Connor, Beth A., Berwick District 6 Roberts, Tiffany Danielle, South Berwick District 7 Roche, Timothy M., Wells District 8 Babbidge, Christopher W., Kennebunk District 9 Gere, Traci, Kennebunkport District 10 Parry, Wayne R., Arundel District 11 Fecteau, Ryan M., Biddeford District 12 Sheehan, Erin R., Biddeford District 13 Gramlich, Lori Kathryn, Old Orchard Beach District 14 Copeland, Lynn H., Saco District 15 O'Neil, Margaret M., Saco District 16 Carlow, Nathan Michael, Buxton District 17 Prescott, Dwayne W., Waterboro District 18 Tuttle, John L. Jr., Sanford District 19 Harrington, Matthew Allen, Sanford District 20 Kryzak, Theodore J. Jr., Acton District 21 Sampson, Heidi H., Alfred District 22 Blier, Mark John, Buxton District 23 Ordway, Lester S., Standish District 24 Bryant, Mark E., Windham District 25 Corey, Patrick W., Windham District 26 Terry, Maureen F., Gorham District 27 Bailey, Kyle R., Gorham District 28 Caiazzo, Christopher J., Scarborough District 29 Warren, Sophia B., Scarborough District 30 Millett, Rebecca J., Cape Elizabeth District 31 Reckitt, Lois Galgay, South Portland District 32 Kessler, Christopher J., South Portland District 33 Morales, Victoria, South Portland District 34 Rielly, Morgan J., Westbrook District 35 Salisbury, Suzanne M., Westbrook District 36 Brennan, Michael F., Portland District 37 Lookner, Grayson B., Portland District 38 Wood, Barbara A., Portland District 39 Sylvester, Michael, Portland District 40 Ross, Rachel Talbot, Portland District 41 Zager, Samuel Lewis, Portland District 42 Collings, Benjamin T., Portland District 43 Crockett, W. Edward, Portland District 44 Pierce, Teresa S., Falmouth District 45 Moriarty, Stephen W., Cumberland District 46 Sharpe, Braden K., Durham District 47 Bell, Arthur L., Yarmouth District 48 Sachs, Melanie F., Freeport District 49 Arford, Poppy, Brunswick District 50 Tucker, Ralph L., Brunswick District 51 McCreight, Joyce, Harpswell District 52 Paulhus, Sean C., Bath District 53 Hepler, Allison L., Woolwich District 54 Tepler, Denise A., Topsham District 55 Berry, Seth A., Bowdoinham District 56 Mason, Richard G., Lisbon District 57 Martin, Thomas H. Jr., Greene District 58 Connor, Jonathan M., Lewiston District 59 Craven, Margaret M., Lewiston District 60 Cloutier, Kristen Sarah, Lewiston District 61 Brooks, Heidi Eileen, Lewiston District 62 Melaragno, Gina M., Auburn District 63 Bickford, Bruce A., Auburn District 64 Libby, Laurel D., Auburn District 65 Arata, Amy B., New Gloucester District 66 Fay, Jessica L., Raymond District 67 Austin, Susan M., Gray District 68 Cebra, Richard M., Naples District 69 Riseman, Walter N., Harrison District 70 Wadsworth, Nathan J., Hiram District 71 Millett, H. Sawin Jr., Waterford District 72 Dillingham, Kathleen Rose Jackson, Oxford District 73 Andrews, John E., Paris District 74 Lyman, Sheila A., Livermore Falls District 75 Morris, Joshua K., Turner District 76 Newman, Daniel J., Belgrade District 77 Perkins, Michael Dana, Oakland District 78 Nadeau, Cathy R., Winslow District 79 Theriault, Timothy S., China District 80 Bradstreet, Richard T., Vassalboro District 81 Hasenfus, Tavis Rock, Readfield District 82 Greenwood, Randall Adam, Wales District 83 Harnett, Thomas A., Gardiner District 84 Warren, Charlotte M., Hallowell District 85 Doore, Donna R., Augusta District 86 Fecteau, Justin Jacob, Augusta District 87 Hanley, Jeffrey P., Pittston District 88 Lemelin, Michael H., Chelsea District 89 Stover, Holly B., Boothbay District 90 Crafts, Lydia V., Newcastle District 91 Evangelos, Jeffrey, Friendship District 92 Matlack, Ann, Saint George District 93 Geiger, Valli D., Rockland District 94 Doudera, Victoria W., Camden District 95 Pluecker, William D., Warren District 96 Zeigler, Stanley Paige Jr., Montville District 97 Dodge, Janice S., Belfast District 98 Cuddy, Scott William, Winterport District 99 Kinney, MaryAnne, Knox District 100 Costain, Danny E., Plymouth District 101 Haggan, David, Hampden District 102 Griffin, Abigail W., Levant District 103 Thorne, James E., Carmel District 104 Foster, Steven D., Dexter District 105 Stetkis, Joel R., Canaan District 106 Collamore, Amanda Noelle, Pittsfield District 107 Poirier, Jennifer L., Skowhegan District 108 Rudnicki, Shelley J., Fairfield District 109 White, Bruce A., Waterville District 110 Madigan, Colleen M., Waterville District 111 Ducharme, John E. III, Madison District 112 Skolfield, Thomas H., Weld District 113 Landry, H. Scott Jr., Farmington District 114 Hall, Randall C., Wilton District 115 Dolloff, Josanne, Milton Township District 116 Pickett, Richard A., Dixfield District 117 Head, Frances M., Bethel District 118 Grignon, Chad Wayne, Athens District 119 Stearns, Paul A., Guilford District 120 Evans, Richard A., Dover-Foxcroft District 121 Drinkwater, Gary A., Milford District 122 Dunphy, Michelle A., Old Town District 123 Osher, Laurie, Orono District 124 Perry, Joseph C. Sr., Bangor District 125 Roeder, Amy J., Bangor District 126 Supica, Laura D., Bangor District 127 Cardone, Barbara A., Bangor District 128 O'Connell, Kevin J.M., Brewer District 129 Lyford, Peter A., Eddington District 130 Downes, Kathy L., Bucksport District 131 Hutchins, Sherman, Penobscot District 132 Grohoski, Nicole C., Ellsworth District 133 Pebworth, Sarah A., Blue Hill District 134 McDonald, Genevieve L., Stonington District 135 Williams, Lynne A., Bar Harbor District 136 Faulkingham, William Robert, Winter Harbor District 137 Carmichael, Meldon H., Greenbush District 138 Alley, Robert W. Sr., Beals District 139 Tuell, William R., East Machias District 140 Perry, Anne C., Calais District 141 Javner, Kathy, Chester District 142 Gifford, Jeffery A., Lincoln District 143 Stanley, Peggy Jo, Medway District 144 Quint, Tracy L., Hodgdon District 145 Johansen, Chris A., Monticello District 146 White, Dustin M., Mars Hill District 147 Underwood, Joseph F., Presque Isle District 148 McCrea, David Harold, Fort Fairfield District 149 Bernard, Susan, Caribou District 150 Martin, Roland Daniel, Sinclair District 151 Martin, John L., Eagle Lake
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, given under my hand at Augusta this twenty-fourth day of November in the year Two Thousand and Twenty.
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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THE CALLING OF THE ROLL
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Motion by Representative-Elect PIERCE of Falmouth, that Representative-Elect EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative-Elect MEYER of Eliot, Representative-Elect RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative-Elect FECTEAU of Augusta, Representative-Elect STEARNS of Guilford and Representative-Elect DILLINGHAM of Oxford be appointed a Committee to wait upon the Honorable Andrew M. Mead, Acting Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and inform him that a quorum of the members of the House of Representatives-Elect have assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives and request his attendance to administer to them the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify them to enter upon the discharge of their official duties.
The Acting Chief Justice, the Honorable Andrew M. Mead, enters and administers to the members-elect and they subscribe the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify them to discharge their official duties.
The Acting Chief Justice retires. _________________________________
Motion by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, that Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Representative AUSTIN of Gray and Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for the Speaker.
Representative FAY of Raymond moves that the name of RYAN M. FECTEAU of Biddeford be placed in nomination for the Speaker of the House.
Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston seconds the motion.
Representative KINNEY of Knox moves that the name of LESTER S. ORDWAY of Standish be placed in nomination for the Speaker of the House.
Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle seconds the motion.
Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease. _________________________________
The Honorable ROBERT B. HUNT, Clerk of the House of the 129th Maine Legislature, administers the necessary oath of office to qualify the Speaker of the House to enter upon the discharge of his official duties. _________________________________
Motion by Representative BELL of Yarmouth, that Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative NADEAU of Winslow and Representative HEAD of Bethel be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for the Clerk of the House.
Representative DUNPHY of Old Town moves that the name of ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth be placed in nomination for the Clerk of the House.
Representative PLUECKER of Warren seconds the motion.
Representative STETKIS of Canaan moves that the name of SHAWN RODERICK of Readfield be placed in nomination for the Clerk of the House.
Representative PARRY of Arundel seconds the motion.
Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease. _________________________________
The Speaker of the House administers the necessary oath of office to qualify the Clerk of the House of the 130th Maine Legislature to enter upon the discharge of his official duties. _________________________________
Motion by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, that Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative THERIAULT of China and Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for Assistant Clerk of the House.
Representative STOVER of Boothbay moves that the name of JENNIFER E. MCGOWAN of Hallowell be placed in nomination for Assistant Clerk of the House.
Representative MADIGAN of Waterville seconds the motion.
Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease. _________________________________
The Speaker of the House administers the necessary oaths of office to qualify the Assistant Clerk of the House, the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms to enter upon the discharge of their official duties. _________________________________
Motion by Representative CARDONE of Bangor, that Representative CUDDY of Winterport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative MARTIN of Greene and Representative STETKIS of Canaan be appointed a Committee to notify the Governor of the organization of the House. _________________________________
(4-1) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order: (H.O. 1)
ORDERED, that the House Rules of the 129th Maine House of Representatives are the House Rules of the 130th Maine House of Representatives.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 2)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
November 24, 2020 To the Speaker of the House in the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature:
I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Maine, having tabulated the returns of the votes cast for State Representatives at the General Election held on the third day of November in the year Two Thousand and Twenty;
REPORT AS FOLLOWS; that the following named persons having received a plurality of the votes cast, appear to have been elected:
District 1 Mathieson, Kristi Michele, Kittery 4,380
District 2 Ammons, Dan L., Eliot 2,312 Meyer, Michele, Eliot 3,921
District 3 Blume, Lydia, York 5,064
District 4 Hymanson, Patricia, York 3,659 Leifheit, John J. II, York 2,638
District 5 Galemmo, Charles, North Berwick 1,954 O'Connor, Beth A., Berwick 3,269
District 6 Bailey, Burnell W., South Berwick 2,468 Roberts, Tiffany Danielle, South Berwick 3,137
District 7 Hobbs, Daniel J., Wells 3,519 Roche, Timothy M., Wells 3,725
District 8 Babbidge, Christopher W., Kennebunk 4,310 DiFede, Todd V., Kennebunk 2,364
District 9 Gere, Traci, Kennebunkport 3,432 Seavey, H. Stedman, Kennebunkport 2,479
District 10 Ingwersen, Henry L., Arundel 2,966 Parry, Wayne R., Arundel 3,222
District 11 Fecteau, Ryan M., Biddeford 4,113
District 12 Keenan, Timothy S., Biddeford 1,264 Sheehan, Erin R., Biddeford 2,676
District 13 Gramlich, Lori Kathryn, Old Orchard Beach 3,383 MacDonald, Sharri K., Old Orchard Beach 2,721
District 14 Copeland, Lynn H., Saco 3,880 Sirois, Theodore L., Saco 2,234
District 15 Chappell, Marc, Saco 2,490 O'Neil, Margaret M., Saco 3,447
District 16 Carlow, Nathan Michael, Buxton 3,173 Durrell, David P., Hollis 2,954
District 17 Prescott, Dwayne W., Waterboro 3,146 Sanders, Chelsea Ellary, Waterboro 2,020
District 18 Buck, Pamela D., Sanford 1,912 Tuttle, John L. Jr., Sanford 2,184
District 19 Harrington, Matthew Allen, Sanford 2,626 Kidder, Patricia E., Sanford 1,962
District 20 Kryzak, Theodore J. Jr., Acton 3,412 Lauzon, Daniel J., Lebanon 2,062
District 21 Krolick, Clifford T., Parsonsfield 2,046 Sampson, Heidi H., Alfred 3,625
District 22 Barden, Michael Thomas III, Limington 937 Blier, Mark John, Buxton 3,076 Fitzgerald, Richard Jude, Buxton 1,619
District 23 Goodwin, Timothy H., Standish 2,315 Ordway, Lester S., Standish 3,076
District 24 Bryant, Mark E., Windham 4,652
District 25 Corey, Patrick W., Windham 4,351
District 26 Terry, Maureen F., Gorham 2,928 Vercelli, George L., Gorham 2,168
District 27 Bailey, Kyle R., Gorham 3,734 Densmore, Roger E. III, Gorham 2,642
District 28 Caiazzo, Christopher J., Scarborough 5,336
District 29 Babine, Shawn A., Scarborough 2,331 Rosenblatt, Annalee Z., Scarborough 1,852 Warren, Sophia B., Scarborough 2,561
District 30 Millett, Rebecca J., Cape Elizabeth 4,580 Thompson, Timothy Lee, Cape Elizabeth 1,965
District 31 Reckitt, Lois Galgay, South Portland 4,921
District 32 Kessler, Christopher J., South Portland 4,097 Walter, Tammy B., Cape Elizabeth 1,555
District 33 Morales, Victoria, South Portland 3,813
District 34 Rielly, Morgan J., Westbrook 4,371
District 35 Salisbury, Suzanne M., Westbrook 4,470
District 36 Brennan, Michael F., Portland 3,633
District 37 Lookner, Grayson B., Portland 3,686
District 38 Wood, Barbara A., Portland 5,217
District 39 Sylvester, Michael, Portland 5,259
District 40 Ross, Rachel Talbot, Portland 3,885
District 41 Zager, Samuel Lewis, Portland 4,940
District 42 Abercrombie, Susan M., Portland 1,088 Collings, Benjamin T., Portland 3,489 Silvius, Carolyn Anne, Portland 567
District 43 Crockett, W. Edward, Portland 5,133
District 44 Pierce, Teresa S., Falmouth 5,431
District 45 Moriarty, Stephen W., Cumberland 4,185 Timmons, Michael J., Cumberland 2,560
District 46 Morse, Erika, Durham 2,975 Sharpe, Braden K., Durham 3,353
District 47 Bell, Arthur L., Yarmouth 4,831 Fleming, Anne Chalmers, Yarmouth 2,025
District 48 Finegan, James J. Jr., Freeport 2,151 Sachs, Melanie F., Freeport 4,246
District 49 Arford, Poppy, Brunswick 3,321 Horch, K. Frederick, Brunswick 3,073
District 50 Lawler, Michael J., Brunswick 1,519 Tucker, Ralph L., Brunswick 4,240
District 51 Davis, Stephen Warner, Harpswell 2,663 McCreight, Joyce, Harpswell 3,705
District 52 Hughes, Christina, Bath 1,658 Paulhus, Sean C., Bath 3,390
District 53 Hepler, Allison L., Woolwich 3,180 Pierce, Jeffrey K., Dresden 2,976
District 54 Bashinsky, Toni Jo, Topsham 2,393 Tepler, Denise A., Topsham 4,017
District 55 Berry, Seth A., Bowdoinham 3,266 Lewis, Peter A., Bowdoinham 2,649
District 56 Gaiason, Scott N., Lisbon 1,981 Mason, Richard G., Lisbon 3,183
District 57 Fogg, Patricia A., Greene 1,883 Martin, Thomas H. Jr., Greene 3,400
District 58 Connor, Jonathan M., Lewiston 2,589 Handy, James R., Lewiston 2,516
District 59 Craven, Margaret M., Lewiston 2,997 Reeder, John D., Lewiston 2,218
District 60 Cloutier, Kristen Sarah, Lewiston 2,498 Morrison, John H., Lewiston 997
District 61 Brooks, Heidi Eileen, Lewiston 2,444
District 62 Melaragno, Gina M., Auburn 1,604 Michael, John M., Auburn 1,519
District 63 Bickford, Bruce A., Auburn 4,005
District 64 Libby, Laurel D., Auburn 2,949 Sheats, Bettyann Watson, Auburn 2,471
District 65 Arata, Amy B., New Gloucester 3,210 Coolidge, Misty L., New Gloucester 2,213
District 66 Fay, Jessica L., Raymond 2,895 Foster, Gregory E., Raymond 2,752
District 67 Accardi, Susan Ann, Raymond 1,689 Austin, Susan M., Gray 3,096 Grover, Mark D., Gray 921
District 68 Cebra, Richard M., Naples 3,057 Scully, Patrick J., Naples 2,726
District 69 Davis, Michael J., Bridgton 2,432 Riseman, Walter N., Harrison 3,063
District 70 Burnett, Nathan Robert Leigh, Hiram 2,141 Wadsworth, Nathan J., Hiram 3,142
District 71 Millett, H. Sawin Jr., Waterford 2,747 Morse, Kenneth, Norway 2,305
District 72 Blastow, Jennifer Rebecca, Otisfield 1,842 Dillingham, Kathleen Rose Jackson, Oxford 3,234
District 73 Andrews, John E., Paris 2,896 Woodburn, Joshua Charles, Paris 1,640
District 74 Lyman, Sheila A., Livermore Falls 2,693 Riley, Christina, Jay 2,078
District 75 Morris, Joshua K., Turner 2,947 Nutting, John M., Leeds 2,386
District 76 Emery, Deborah Foss, Wayne 2,909 Newman, Daniel J., Belgrade 3,165
District 77 Menair, Marion Suzanne, Sidney 1,727 Perkins, Michael Dana, Oakland 3,657
District 78 Caron, Raymond R., Winslow 2,200 Nadeau, Cathy R., Winslow 2,782
District 79 Harwath, Lindsey Danielle, China 1,647 Theriault, Timothy S., China 3,269
District 80 Bradstreet, Richard T., Vassalboro 3,330 Hallee, Gregory Richard, Vassalboro 1,713
District 81 Hasenfus, Tavis Rock, Readfield 3,220 Pietroski, Joseph J., Winthrop 2,474
District 82 Ackley, Kent F., Monmouth 2,658 Greenwood, Randall Adam, Wales 2,707
District 83 Dilts, Christopher K., Gardiner 2,016 Harnett, Thomas A., Gardiner 2,874
District 84 Taylor, Scott B., West Gardiner 2,671 Warren, Charlotte M., Hallowell 3,090
District 85 Clardy, William L., Augusta 1,788 Doore, Donna R., Augusta 2,705
District 86 Fecteau, Justin Jacob, Augusta 2,389 Turner, Adam F., Augusta 1,816
District 87 Hanley, Jeffrey P., Pittston 3,123 Marks, Timothy I., Pittston 2,456
District 88 Hamilton, Christopher C., Whitefield 2,466 Lemelin, Michael H., Chelsea 2,850
District 89 Hawke, Stephanie, Boothbay Harbor 2,821 Stover, Holly B., Boothbay 3,326
District 90 Crafts, Lydia V., Newcastle 4,024 Parise, Merle James Jr., Newcastle 2,176
District 91 Evangelos, Jeffrey, Friendship 2,792 Wallace, Lowell B., Waldoboro 2,405
District 92 Matlack, Ann, Saint George 3,943
District 93 Geiger, Valli D., Rockland 2,711 Mullins, Michael J., Rockland 2,197
District 94 Doudera, Victoria W., Camden 5,605
District 95 Luce, Molly P., Hope 2,400 Pluecker, William D., Warren 2,794
District 96 Smith, Katrina J., Palermo 2,902 Zeigler, Stanley Paige Jr., Montville 2,975
District 97 Dodge, Janice S., Belfast 3,836 Elliott, William C. Jr., Belfast 1,875
District 98 Connor, Jessica T., Searsport 2,597 Cuddy, Scott William, Winterport 2,710
District 99 Kinney, MaryAnne, Knox 2,686 Turner, April D., Freedom 2,266
District 100 Costain, Danny E., Plymouth 3,513 Payne, Carroll E., Plymouth 1,345
District 101 Haggan, David, Hampden 3,707 Lippincott, William J., Hampden 2,090
District 102 Griffin, Abigail W., Levant 4,167
District 103 Russel, Robin S., Hermon 2,133 Thorne, James E., Carmel 3,616
District 104 Foster, Steven D., Dexter 3,716
District 105 Stetkis, Joel R., Canaan 4,059
District 106 Brownell, Ethan S., Pittsfield 1,546 Collamore, Amanda Noelle, Pittsfield 2,557
District 107 Austin, Betty A., Skowhegan 1,975 Poirier, Jennifer L., Skowhegan 2,143
District 108 Rudnicki, Shelley J., Fairfield 2,406 White, Nathaniel J., Fairfield 1,972
District 109 Foss, Richard Andrew Jr., Waterville 1,424 White, Bruce A., Waterville 2,992
District 110 Andre, Mark R., Oakland 1,654 Madigan, Colleen M., Waterville 2,597
District 111 Ducharme, John E. III, Madison 3,941
District 112 Bourgelais, Peter M., Phillips 1,792 Skolfield, Thomas H., Weld 3,287
District 113 Bunker, Stephan M., Farmington 2,012 Landry, H. Scott Jr., Farmington 2,816
District 114 Hall, Randall C., Wilton 3,158 Kimber, Gregory M., Temple 1,699
District 115 Dolloff, Josanne, Milton Township 2,567 Patrick, John L., Rumford 1,927
District 116 Berryment, Christopher S., Dixfield 1,431 Pickett, Richard A., Dixfield 3,237
District 117 Head, Frances M., Bethel 3,320 Sessions, Savannah Leah, Bethel 2,744
District 118 Grignon, Chad Wayne, Athens 3,584
District 119 Contreni, Margarita L., Greenville 1,468 Stearns, Paul A., Guilford 3,509
District 120 Evans, Richard A., Dover-Foxcroft 1,653 Higgins, Norman E., Dover-Foxcroft 1,424 Perkins, Chad Richard, Dover-Foxcroft 1,528
District 121 Drinkwater, Gary A., Milford 2,989 Smith, Megan L., Milford 1,370
District 122 Dunphy, Michelle A., Old Town 2,720 Paradis, Edward L., Old Town 1,586
District 123 Bowie, Cameron S., Orono 1,154 Osher, Laurie, Orono 3,008
District 124 LaPointe, Daniel R., Orono 1,759 Perry, Joseph C. Sr., Bangor 3,032
District 125 Roeder, Amy J., Bangor 3,167
District 126 Hiatt, Joshua Timothy, Bangor 1,549 Supica, Laura D., Bangor 1,788
District 127 Cardone, Barbara A., Bangor 2,557 Hall, Noah James, Bangor 1,415
District 128 Craig, Garrel R., Brewer 2,135 O'Connell, Kevin J.M., Brewer 2,598
District 129 Lyford, Peter A., Eddington 4,367
District 130 Delli Paoli, Nicolas, Bucksport 1,910 Downes, Kathy L., Bucksport 3,344
District 131 Hutchins, Sherman, Penobscot 3,276 Magnan, Veronica Garvey, Stockton Springs 2,317
District 132 Grohoski, Nicole C., Ellsworth 3,099 Kaplan, Michelle Renee, Ellsworth 2,505
District 133 Pebworth, Sarah A., Blue Hill 4,497
District 134 McDonald, Genevieve L., Stonington 4,445
District 135 Meiklejohn, Benjamin J., Mount Desert 822 Oh, Timothy, Mount Desert 1,952 Williams, Lynne A., Bar Harbor 3,425
District 136 Blasi, Antonio, Hancock 1,835 Faulkingham, William Robert, Winter Harbor 3,198
District 137 Carmichael, Meldon H., Greenbush 3,044 Coolidge, Maxwell G., Franklin 1,558
District 138 Alley, Robert W. Sr., Beals 2,760 Robinson, Kimberley Florence, Harrington 2,067
District 139 Godin, Patricia A., Trescott Township 1,326 Tuell, William R., East Machias 3,423
District 140 Lawson, Michael Dean, Charlotte 1,618 Perry, Anne C., Calais 2,597
District 141 Green, Donald M., Berry Township 968 Javner, Kathy, Chester 3,400
District 142 DiPentino, Natalie D., Enfield 1,179 Gifford, Jeffery A., Lincoln 3,097
District 143 Pray, Charles Patrick, Millinocket 2,281 Stanley, Peggy Jo, Medway 2,417
District 144 Harnish, Kathryn Burke, Houlton 1,325 Quint, Tracy L., Hodgdon 2,853
District 145 Johansen, Chris A., Monticello 3,484 Zabierek, Robert Alvah, Sherman 1,058
District 146 White, Dustin M., Mars Hill 4,004
District 147 Lavado, Lillie N., Presque Isle 1,751 Underwood, Joseph F., Presque Isle 2,084
District 148 McCrea, David Harold, Fort Fairfield 2,335 Redmond, Brian J., Fort Fairfield 1,779
District 149 Bernard, Susan, Caribou 3,672
District 150 Cyr, Aaron, Madawaska 1,848 Martin, Roland Daniel, Sinclair 2,784
District 151 Bushey, Kevin A., Ashland 2,137 Martin, John L., Eagle Lake 2,763
I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the foregoing report is a true tabulation of the votes cast for State Representatives at the General Election, as reported to me on the returns from the cities, towns, and plantations of the State.
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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(4-1) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the Speaker’s discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives during joint conventions.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 2)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that there be prepared by the Legislative Information Office, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, after adjournment of the present session, a compilation of all the Bills and Resolves considered by both branches of the Legislature, showing the history and final disposition of each Bill and Resolve.
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(4-3) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 3)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1‑A, the Apportionment Commission is established to develop in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution a plan for apportioning the House of Representatives, the Senate or both.
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(4-4) On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order: (H.O. 2)
ORDERED, that each adjournment of the House be until 10 o'clock of the following morning unless otherwise ordered.
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(4-5) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order: (H.O. 3)
ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to furnish each member of the House with a copy of the Advance Journal and Calendar of the House, said copy to be on the desk of each member or electronically distributed at the opening of each daily session.
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(4-6) On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order: (H.O. 4)
ORDERED, that the remaining subordinate officers of the House be appointed to serve for the present biennium as follows: by the Clerk of the House, a Chief Calendar Clerk, 2 Advance Journal and Calendar Clerks, an Administrative Assistant, a Journal Copy Clerk, a House Reporter, a Senior Systems Support Coordinator, a Telephone Receptionist and a Chamber Activities Coordinator; and be it further ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to accept resignations and fill any vacancies of said subordinate officers during the biennium.
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(4-7) On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order: (H.O. 5)
ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is authorized to invite the clergy of Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner to officiate as Chaplains of the House or to invite clergy from otherareas of the State as requested by any member of the House; and be it further ORDERED, that all clergy acting as Chaplains of the House shall receive $30 for each officiation, to be paid on payrolls to be approved by the Clerk of the House.
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(4-8) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order: (H.O. 6)
ORDERED, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the Speaker's discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives while the House is in session.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 16, 2021
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 3)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
December 2, 2020
Wayne Fred Hatch 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Wayne:
Pursuant to House Rule 201.1 (I) (b), I am pleased to appoint you as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the 130th Legislature.
On behalf of the entire House membership, I would like to welcome you and wish you well as you carry out your duties and responsibilities.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 4)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
December 2, 2020
Lisa A. Baker 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Lisa:
Pursuant to House Rule 201.1 (I) (b), I am pleased to appoint you as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the 130th Legislature.
On behalf of the entire House membership, I would like to wish you well as you carry out your duties and responsibilities.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(4-1) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order: (H.O. 7)
ORDERED, that Representative Ryan M. Fecteau of Biddeford be declared Speaker of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022; and be it further
ORDERED, that Robert B. Hunt of Yarmouth be declared Clerk of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022; and be it further
ORDERED, that Jennifer E. McGowan of Hallowell be declared Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 1)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules of the 129th Legislature are the Joint Rules of the 130th Legislature, except for the following changes.
Joint Rule 202 is amended by striking out all of the first paragraph and inserting in its place the following:
All requests for bills and resolves submitted by Legislators for a first regular session must be submitted in complete form, as provided in Joint Rule 208, to the Revisor of Statutes by 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday in December.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 2)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House respectively, purchase such services, supplies and equipment as may be needed to carry on the business of the Senate and House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-3) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 3)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that all printing and binding authorized by the Legislature shall be under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-4) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 4)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that a sufficient number of the Legislative Record for the 130th Legislature be printed, one copy for each of the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who so desires, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House. The remainder to be deposited with the State Law Librarian for exchange and library use; and be it further Ordered, that a suitable index be prepared for such Legislative Record, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-5) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 5)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that there be paid to the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives as advances on account of compensation established by statute, 12 payments on a biweekly basis commencing January 6, 2021, according to lists certified to the State Controller by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-6) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 6)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, with the approval of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, be authorized and directed to prepare weekly, from expense accounts to be submitted to the Executive Director by the members of the Senate and House, expense rosters showing the entitlement of each member for meals allowance and lodging reimbursement and transmit the same to the State Controller for processing and payment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Joint Interim Committee of the 101st Legislature created to study and report on a method of implementing the administration of the provision of law relating to the mileage and expenses for members of the Legislature; and be it further
ORDERED, that the Executive Director of the Legislative Council be authorized and directed to provide the forms necessary for such purpose and provide suitable space in the Executive Director's office for the filing and safekeeping of all such expense accounts and other papers and records pertaining thereto.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-7) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 7)
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.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
(4-1) On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 4)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that, in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1‑A, the Apportionment Commission is established to develop in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of Maine a plan for apportioning the House of Representatives, the Senate or both. In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 24, the Apportionment Commission shall review the existing congressional districts and, as necessary, develop a plan to reapportion the State into congressional districts. In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 25, the Apportionment Commission shall review the existing county commissioner districts and, as necessary, develop a plan to reapportion those districts in each county.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 6
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 9)
WHEREAS, the spread of the highly contagious disease referred to as "COVID-19" has created significant challenges throughout the State and country; and
WHEREAS, in response to this widespread disease, the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic, the President of the United States has declared a national emergency and the Governor of Maine and other governors around the country have declared civil states of emergency;and
WHEREAS, federal and state guidance on curtailing the spread of the pandemic and maintaining the health and safety of individuals emphasizes minimizing congregating in groups and ensuring physical distancing of individuals; and
WHEREAS, during the legislative session, operation of the Legislature traditionally involves the gathering together of Legislators, members of the public, representatives from other branches of government, experts and constituents; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has a constitutional duty and responsibility to do the people's work, and it is imperative that the Legislature and its committees continue to meet, take testimony, debate, deliberate and vote, to appropriately address the needs of the State; and
WHEREAS, technology exists that would enable the Legislature to conduct its business in a manner that is consistent with public access to, and transparency of, its proceedings as demanded by the Constitution of Maine; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the Legislature is able to meet the urgent needs of the people of the State while confronting rapidly changing circumstances and public health concerns, it is necessary to implement temporary procedures for that portion of the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature during which the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates special procedures to allow the Legislature to operate in a safe, accountable and transparent manner; now, therefore, be it
ORDERED, the House concurring, that for the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature and any special legislative session that occurs during the time period for a first regular session specified in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2:
1. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, for purposes of the Constitution ofMaine, a legislative meeting or proceeding held via electronic means is considered to have occurred at the seat of government and all actions taken during the meeting or proceeding have the same legal effect as if the members were physically present at the seat of government. Nothing in this Order may be construed to modify the administration of provisions regarding the payment of legislative per diem and reimbursement for travel and expenses;
2. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, upon reference of a bill to a committee, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is inappropriate, that bill must be reported back to the floor with a recommendation of "change of committee reference." Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, upon reference of a bill to a committee, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is appropriate, that bill remains in that committee. If there is not a majority agreement among the chairs and leads regarding reference of that bill, the bill is designated for discussion by the committee for a possible change of committee reference. If the committee recommends that the bill be referred to a different committee, the committee shall report the bill back tothe floor with a recommendation of "change of committee reference." Any bill that undergoes a reference determination pursuant to this section that is retained by the committee must be scheduled for a public hearing;
3. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a member who is in attendance atany meeting or proceeding through approved electronic means is considered present for the purposes of the Joint Rules, including but not limited to for the purposes of a quorum;
4. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a meeting or proceeding may beconducted through electronic means as long as:
A. Notice of the meeting or proceeding is provided in accordance with applicable rules,including but not limited to Joint Rule 305, and the notice includes the method by which the public may attend;
B. The identity of each participating member is verifiable, and the actions of eachparticipating member can be authenticated, in a manner satisfactory to the chair;
C. Each member who is participating in the meeting or proceeding has the opportunity to hear and speak to other members during the meeting or proceeding; and
D. Members of the public attending the meeting or proceeding at the location identified in the notice given pursuant to paragraph A have the opportunity to hear and participate in, as appropriate, the meeting or proceeding.
Nothing in this Order may be construed to affect the ability of the chairs to suspend acommittee meeting in the event of widespread power outages or natural disasters or when otherwise determined appropriate.
5. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a member who is participating in a meeting or proceeding conducted through electronic means may cast a vote through electronic means as long as the chair is able to both see and hear the member casting the vote, or, if the chair cannot both see and hear the member, as long as the member registers that member's vote with the member's presiding officer by noon of the 2nd business day following the vote;
6. A technical failure on the part of an individual member or a group of members that interrupts that member's or group's electronic connection to the meeting or proceeding does not invalidate any action taken by the majority of those in attendance in the meeting or proceeding; and
7. Notwithstanding Joint Rule 208, the Revisor of Statutes shall prepare in concept form: a bill submitted by the Governor that proposes to make supplemental appropriations and allocations for the expenditures of State Government; or a bill that proposes to adopt a uniform law, a model law or an interstate compact; and be it further
ORDERED, the House concurring, that, notwithstanding Joint Rule 103, this order may be suspended with the consent of a majority of members of each chamber voting.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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