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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 9th Legislative Day Thursday, January 31, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Stephen Espling, Beacon Hospice, Auburn.
National Anthem by Gray-New Gloucester High School Band.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctors of the day, Kymberlee Royals, M.D., South Portland and Michael Henry, M.D., Portland.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 29, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission" (S.P. 128) (L.D. 450)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Establish the Right To Practice Complementary and Alternative Health Care Act" (S.P. 104) (L.D. 364)
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Protect Elderly Persons from Financial Abuse" (S.P. 107) (L.D. 366)
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Employers" (H.P. 236) (L.D. 312)
REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING in the House on January 22, 2019.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 55)
EFFICIENCY MAINE
January 30, 2019
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to 5 MRSA, Section 12023, I am pleased to deliver this the letter of transmittal for the required report from Efficiency Maine Trust due by February 1, 2019.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Michael D. Stoddard Executive Director
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 56)
LORING COMMERCE CENTRE 154 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE, SUITE F LIMESTONE, MAINE 04750
January 22, 2019
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to 5 MRSA, Section 12023 , please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Loring Development Authority of Maine due by February 1, 2019.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
S/Carl W. Flora President and CEO
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 57)
STATE OF MAINE CONNECTME AUTHORITY 59 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0059
January 31, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon and President Jackson,
Please find attached the required report pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A. Section 12023 from the ConnectME Authority.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Regards,
S/Richard Thompson Chair, ConnectME Authority Deputy Commissioner, DAFS
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 58)
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 94 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
January 30, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon and President Jackson:
Pursuant to 5 MRSA §12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Finance Authority of Maine due February 1, 2019.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Bruce Wagner Chief Executive Officer
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Permit the Indoor Production of Industrial Hemp" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 380) (L.D. 523)
Sponsored by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COSTAIN of Plymouth, DeVEAU of Caribou, FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MORRIS of Turner, STANLEY of Medway, WHITE of Washburn. (3-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau Staff (H.P. 384) (L.D. 527)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MAREAN of Hollis, MARTIN of Sinclair, PICKETT of Dixfield, STANLEY of Medway, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Maine's Rail Infrastructure and Expand Passenger Rail Service" (H.P. 392) (L.D. 535)
Sponsored by Representative SHEATS of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, HANDY of Lewiston, MELARAGNO of Auburn, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Establishment of a Near-shore Coastal Sensor Network" (H.P. 394) (L.D. 537)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DENK of Kennebunk, JORGENSEN of Portland, McDONALD of Stonington, RYKERSON of Kittery. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program" (H.P. 373) (L.D. 516)
Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representative: CARDONE of Bangor. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense" (H.P. 390) (L.D. 533)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, HARRINGTON of Sanford, JOHANSEN of Monticello, LYFORD of Eddington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MORRIS of Turner, PICKETT of Dixfield, STEWART of Presque Isle. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Establish the Summer Success Program Fund" (H.P. 359) (L.D. 502)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GATTINE of Westbrook, HANDY of Lewiston, JORGENSEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, PERRY of Calais, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland. (3-8) Bill "An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Maine Bicentennial Commission" (H.P. 360) (L.D. 503)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HANDY of Lewiston, JORGENSEN of Portland. (3-9) Bill "An Act To Enhance the Development of Innovative Career and Technical Education Programs" (H.P. 361) (L.D. 504)
Sponsored by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MILLETT of Waterford, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, WOODSOME of York. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program" (H.P. 366) (L.D. 509)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MORALES of South Portland, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, BREEN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, LIBBY of Androscoggin, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-11) Resolve, To Create the Task Force To Study and Plan for the Implementation of Maine's Early Childhood Special Education Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 369) (L.D. 512)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HANDY of Lewiston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, RECKITT of South Portland, SAMPSON of Alfred, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-12) Bill "An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public Charter Schools" (H.P. 370) (L.D. 513)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. (3-13) Resolve, To Reduce Food Waste in Schools (H.P. 398) (L.D. 541)
Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DOLLOFF of Rumford, HEAD of Bethel, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, McLEAN of Gorham, O'CONNOR of Berwick, TERRY of Gorham. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act To Require the Use of Reusable Food Ware at Eating Establishments" (H.P. 362) (L.D. 505)
Sponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, TERRY of Gorham, TUCKER of Brunswick. (3-15) Resolve, Regarding the Promotion of Composting (H.P. 381) (L.D. 524)
Sponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, HOBBS of Wells, KINNEY of Knox, TUCKER of Brunswick, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CARSON of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Protect Public Health through Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Inspections" (H.P. 400) (L.D. 543)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, LANDRY of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery. (3-17) Bill "An Act To Create Extended Producer Responsibility for Post-consumer Waste Generated from the Use of Tobacco Products" (H.P. 401) (L.D. 544)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Resolve, To Study the Protection of Youth and Young Adults from Addiction and Premature Death by Restricting Marketing of Tobacco Products (H.P. 365) (L.D. 508)
Sponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representative: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. (3-19) Bill "An Act To Create an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Coordinator Position within the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 368) (L.D. 511)
Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COOPER of Yarmouth, FAY of Raymond, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais. (3-20) Bill "An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations" (H.P. 372) (L.D. 515)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HALL of Wilton, HANDY of Lewiston, INGWERSEN of Arundel, MAREAN of Hollis, RISEMAN of Harrison. (3-21) Bill "An Act To Expand Adult Dental Health Insurance Coverage" (H.P. 376) (L.D. 519)
Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, STANLEY of Medway. (3-22) Bill "An Act To Ensure Access to Medical Cannabis for Visiting Qualifying Patients" (H.P. 395) (L.D. 538)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: DENK of Kennebunk, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery. (3-23) Resolve, To Ensure Appropriate Personal Needs Allowances for Persons Residing in Long-term Care Facilities (H.P. 396) (L.D. 539)
Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BRYANT of Windham, CARDONE of Bangor, DeVEAU of Caribou, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MARTIN of Sinclair. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Subrogation Rights for Medical Payments Coverage" (H.P. 387) (L.D. 530)
Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Senator: LAWRENCE of York. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for Snowmobiles for Residents" (H.P. 382) (L.D. 525)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. (3-26) Bill "An Act To Increase the Number of Clubs in Penobscot County That May Be Issued a Special Dog Training Area License" (H.P. 385) (L.D. 528)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DRINKWATER of Milford, FAY of Raymond, KINNEY of Knox, MARTIN of Sinclair, RYKERSON of Kittery, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-27) Resolve, Directing Professional Licensing and Certification Boards To Study the Barriers To Obtaining Professional Licensure and Certification (H.P. 389) (L.D. 532)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HYMANSON of York, MEYER of Eliot, SHARPE of Durham, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-28) Bill "An Act To Provide Architects, Engineers and Certain Other Professionals Immunity from Civil Liability When Volunteering for Evaluating Damage from Disasters" (H.P. 363) (L.D. 506)
Sponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DOORE of Augusta, HARNETT of Gardiner, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-29) Bill "An Act To Provide Counsel for a Person Who Is the Subject of an Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship or Other Protective Arrangement Proceeding" (H.P. 388) (L.D. 531)
Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: KEIM of Oxford. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Establish a Veterans Treatment Court" (H.P. 393) (L.D. 536)
Sponsored by Representative SHEATS of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BAILEY of Saco, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, LIBBY of Androscoggin. (3-31) Bill "An Act Regarding Qualifications for District Attorneys" (H.P. 397) (L.D. 540)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, HALL of Wilton, MASON of Lisbon, MORALES of South Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. (3-32) Bill "An Act To Allow a Person To Enter a Place of Public Accommodation Accompanied by a Medically Necessary Assistance Animal That Is a Dog" (H.P. 399) (L.D. 542)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HICKMAN of Winthrop, NADEAU of Winslow. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an Employee" (H.P. 364) (L.D. 507)
Sponsored by Representative DOORE of Augusta. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUNPHY of Old Town, MARTIN of Sinclair, MOONEN of Portland, NADEAU of Winslow, RYKERSON of Kittery, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-34) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Imposition by Municipalities of General Restrictions on Rents and Rental Properties" (H.P. 379) (L.D. 522)
Sponsored by Representative STROM of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HANINGTON of Lincoln, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: FOLEY of York. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-35) Bill "An Act To Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 377) (L.D. 520)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. (BY REQUEST) (3-36) Bill "An Act To Amend the Archives and Records Management Law" (H.P. 378) (L.D. 521)
Sponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, HANDY of Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MARTIN of Sinclair, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-37) Bill "An Act To Change the Exclusion Amount under the Estate Tax" (H.P. 375) (L.D. 518)
Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, STANLEY of Medway. (3-38) Bill "An Act To Provide Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens and People with Physical Disabilities" (H.P. 386) (L.D. 529)
Sponsored by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representative: MAXMIN of Nobleboro. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-39) Bill "An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be Equipped with Reflectors" (H.P. 383) (L.D. 526)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-40) Bill "An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families" (H.P. 367) (L.D. 510)
Sponsored by Representative SHEATS of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, ARATA of New Gloucester, DOUDERA of Camden, FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HICKMAN of Winthrop, SCHNECK of Bangor. (3-41) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Political Party Representation of Election Clerks" (H.P. 371) (L.D. 514)
Sponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, DOORE of Augusta, DUNPHY of Old Town, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MARTIN of Sinclair, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-42) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates" (H.P. 374) (L.D. 517)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CAMPBELL of Orrington, FECTEAU of Augusta, McDONALD of Stonington, STEWART of Presque Isle, STROM of Pittsfield, TUELL of East Machias. (3-43) Bill "An Act To Make Ballot Questions Easier To Read and Understand for Maine Voters" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 391) (L.D. 534)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MOONEN of Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, STEWART of Presque Isle, STROM of Pittsfield, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 12)
ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused January 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative John DeVeau of Caribou be excused January 9, 22 and 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Patricia Hymanson of York be excused January 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Erik C. Jorgensen of Portland be excused January 17 and 22 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Donald G. Marean of Hollis be excused January 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Roland Danny Martin of Sinclair be excused January 2 and 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Andrew J. McLean of Gorham be excused January 2 and 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland be excused January 17 and 22 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Timothy S. Theriault of China be excused January 22 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Ryan D. Tipping of Orono be excused January 15 and 17 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Dustin Michael White of Washburn be excused January 2 and 9 for personal reasons, and January 15, 17 and 22 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Kathy Downes, of Bucksport, who is retiring as Town Clerk of Bucksport after over 26 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) the Honorable David Keene, of Bucksport, who is retiring as Mayor of the Town of Bucksport after serving as mayor since 2012 and serving on the town council for 23 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) Monica Chipman Pettegrow, of Trenton, a coach of the Sumner Memorial High School Cheerleading Team, who has been named a Penobscot Valley Conference Cheering Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 42) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
(5-4) the Sumner Memorial High School Cheerleading Team, of Sullivan, which won the Downeast Athletic Conference Championship and was Class C Northern Maine Regional Runner-up. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 43) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-5) Jessica Chadwick Snowdeal, of Sullivan, a coach of the Sumner Memorial High School Cheerleading Team, who has been named a Penobscot Valley Conference Cheering Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 44) Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-6) Aidan McGlone, of Limington, a senior and a football player at Bonny Eagle High School, who has received the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive Lineman Award for his strong leadership on the field, in the classroom and in the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 45) Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton.
In Memory of: (5-7) Martha Boucouvalas, of Saco. Ms. Boucouvalas will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
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(5-8) Henry Evans Zietlow, of St. Paul, Minnesota and Brunswick, a first-year student at Bowdoin College. Mr. Zietlow had a variety of academic interests and was an accomplished violinist. Passionate about the outdoors, he canoed across the Canadian arctic for 2 months in the summer of 2018, and he was a member of the college's varsity rowing team. Mr. Zietlow will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 46) Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative JORGENSEN of Portland, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
(5-9) Robert Taylor, of Addison. Mr. Taylor had a talent for fixing things and used his gift to help his friends and family and even strangers. He was a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club and especially enjoyed the annual Toys for Tots ride. Mr. Taylor will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 47) Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-10) Edward William Wright, of Columbia. Mr. Wright served in the United States Army and later worked for 32 years as a custodian for School Administrative District #37 schools. He was a member of Tuscan Masonic Lodge #106 in Addison. Mr. Wright will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 42 years, Belinda, and by his family and friends;
(HLS 48) Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-11) Galen Edgar Alley, of Beals. Mr. Alley loved the water and made his living from it, owning and operating Great Wass Lobster. He also loved racing boats, including the Foolish Pleasure, in which he set the racing record of 77.2 miles per hour. Mr. Alley will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 49) Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
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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 Extend the Refundability of the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit to Students in the Behavioral Health Field" (H.P. 275) (L.D. 349)
(Committee on TAXATION suggested) TABLED - January 24, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE.
2. Bill "An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals" (H.P. 172) (L.D. 209)
- In House, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on January 22, 2019. - In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - January 29, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
3. Bill "An Act To Ensure the Rights of Citizens to Groundwater in the State" (H.P. 322) (L.D. 413)
(Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested) TABLED - January 29, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. PENDING - REFERENCE.
4. Bill "An Act To Allow Fair Access to Child Advocacy Center Records" (H.P. 318) (L.D. 409)
(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested) TABLED - January 29, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - REFERENCE.
5. Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities and Agricultural and Tipped Workers" (H.P. 319) (L.D. 410)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - January 29, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DOORE of Augusta. PENDING - REFERENCE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 143)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:00 in the morning.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Conduct a Feasibility Study on Locating a Grain Processing Facility in Aroostook County (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 160) (L.D. 495) (1-2) Bill "An Act Regarding the Providing of Human Food Waste to Swine Producers" (S.P. 162) (L.D. 497)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine Aquaculture" (S.P. 169) (L.D. 547)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Require an Owner of a Dangerous Dog To Remain at the Scene of an Assault by the Dog" (S.P. 150) (L.D. 485) (1-5) Bill "An Act To Prohibit a Person under 18 Years of Age from Being Charged with the Crime of Engaging in Prostitution" (S.P. 170) (L.D. 548)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Resolve, To Establish a Maine State High School Diploma (S.P. 149) (L.D. 484) (1-7) Bill "An Act To Promote Academic Achievement through Hunger Relief for Maine Children" (S.P. 171) (L.D. 549)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Subdivision' in the Laws Governing Planning and Land Use Regulation for Subdivisions and a Provision Excepting the Division of a New or Existing Structure from Those Laws Beginning July 1, 2018" (S.P. 172) (L.D. 550)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Counseling and Screening for MaineCare Recipients" (S.P. 158) (L.D. 493) (1-10) Bill "An Act To Update the Family Planning Statutes" (S.P. 159) (L.D. 494) (1-11) Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Codes under MaineCare (S.P. 163) (L.D. 498) (1-12) Bill "An Act To Extend the Limitation on Prescribing Opioids for Certain Individuals with Chronic Pain" (S.P. 165) (L.D. 500) (1-13) Bill "An Act To Ban Nicotine Liquid Containers" (S.P. 173) (L.D. 551) (1-14) Bill "An Act Relating to Penalties for an Employer for the Retail Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor when the Employer Possesses a Driver's License Reader" (S.P. 174) (L.D. 552)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Bill "An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Change the Opening Dates of Trapping Seasons Based on Weather Conditions" (S.P. 155) (L.D. 490)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-16) Bill "An Act To Improve Efficiencies in Cosmetology Licensing" (S.P. 151) (L.D. 486)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-17) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Cessation of Alimony upon Cohabitation" (S.P. 144) (L.D. 479) (1-18) Bill "An Act To Provide Campground Owners Immunity from Liability for the Inherent Risks of Camping" (S.P. 153) (L.D. 488) (1-19) Bill "An Act To Extend from 6 Months to One Year the Notice Period Required under the Maine Tort Claims Act" (S.P. 157) (L.D. 492) (1-20) Bill "An Act To Extend the Availability of Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment Orders" (S.P. 161) (L.D. 496) (1-21) Bill "An Act To Ban Child Marriage" (S.P. 167) (L.D. 545)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-22) Bill "An Act To Ensure Pay Transparency and To Reduce Gender and Racial Wage Inequities" (S.P. 145) (L.D. 480)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-23) Bill "An Act To Allow the Expansion of the Types of Newspapers That Qualify as Legal Notice Publishers by Removing the 2nd Class Postal Matter Requirement" (S.P. 146) (L.D. 481) (1-24) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Participation Thresholds for Various Municipal Referenda and To Change the Measurement of Those Thresholds from Votes Cast for and against the Question to Votes in Favor of the Question" (S.P. 147) (L.D. 482) (1-25) Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Enforce New Noise Ordinances on Existing Shooting Ranges" (S.P. 154) (L.D. 489) (1-26) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Authority To Recall Municipal Officials" (S.P. 176) (L.D. 554)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-27) Bill "An Act To Improve the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (S.P. 148) (L.D. 483)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-28) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Study the Corner of Smithwheel Road and Ocean Park Road and the Intersection of Saco Avenue, Temple Street and Old Orchard Road in Old Orchard Beach (S.P. 152) (L.D. 487) (1-29) Bill "An Act To Regulate the Brightness of Headlights" (S.P. 156) (L.D. 491) (1-30) Bill "An Act To Enhance Highway Safety by Strengthening the So-called Move Over Law" (S.P. 168) (L.D. 546)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-31) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Payment per Signature on Petitions for Direct Initiatives and People's Veto Referendums" (S.P. 164) (L.D. 499) (1-32) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Homeless Veterans Center in Caribou" (S.P. 166) (L.D. 501) (1-33) Bill "An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State" (S.P. 175) (L.D. 553)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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