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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 12th Legislative Day Monday, February 11, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Mark K. Tanner, Skowhegan Federated Church.
National Anthem by Katie Boston, Augusta.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 7, 2019. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 81)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 11, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 113 An Act To Exclude Antique Tractors from the Laws Governing Motor Vehicle Racing (EMERGENCY)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 82)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
February 7, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Governor Mills has set Tuesday, April 2, 2019, as the date for the Special Election to be held in District 52.
Please find enclosed a certified copy of the Governor's Proclamation. Please contact the Division of Elections at 624-7650 if you have any questions regarding this election.
Sincerely,
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 126)
MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 129th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary, the nomination of Hon. John H. O'Neil, Jr. of Kennebunk for reappointment as a Superior Court Justice.
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 Enhance Resource Management of Submerged Lands beneath Impounded Waters" (H.P. 528) (L.D. 723)
Sponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, McDONALD of Stonington, ZEIGLER of Montville. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Return Surplus Money to Maine Taxpayers" (H.P. 546) (L.D. 741)
Sponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, MAREAN of Hollis, MILLETT of Waterford, NADEAU of Winslow, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STETKIS of Canaan. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Create a Permanent Wabanaki Law Enforcement Seat on the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy" (H.P. 540) (L.D. 735)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell, Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CARDONE of Bangor, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HARNETT of Gardiner, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MOONEN of Portland, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms" (H.P. 552) (L.D. 747)
Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representative: COLLINGS of Portland, Senators: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study and Recommend a Minimum Age for Participation in Tackle Football (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 516) (L.D. 711)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PERRY of Calais, PIERCE of Falmouth, RECKITT of South Portland, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Fully Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Formula, Increase the Economically Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula and Increase the School Construction Debt Service Limit" (H.P. 517) (L.D. 712)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland. (3-7) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Public Charter Schools from Expending Funds for Advertising" (H.P. 519) (L.D. 714)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representative: FARNSWORTH of Portland. (3-8) Bill "An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings" (H.P. 526) (L.D. 721)
Sponsored by Representative CUDDY of Winterport. (3-9) Bill "An Act Concerning Funding of Alternative Organizational Structures" (H.P. 532) (L.D. 727)
Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, STEARNS of Guilford. (3-10) Bill "An Act Regarding the Probationary Period for Teachers" (H.P. 534) (L.D. 729)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HARNETT of Gardiner, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-11) Bill "An Act To Protect Students during Elections Held at Their Schools" (H.P. 541) (L.D. 736)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. (3-12) Bill "An Act To Allow Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Instructors To Instruct without State Certification" (H.P. 555) (L.D. 750)
Sponsored by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln, ORDWAY of Standish, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act To Create Local Options in E-9-1-1 Protocol Mandates" (H.P. 548) (L.D. 743)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, HYMANSON of York, MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Study the Establishment of a Product Stewardship Program for Mattresses (H.P. 515) (L.D. 710)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MOONEN of Portland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Reform" (H.P. 522) (L.D. 717)
Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Background Check Center Act To Provide Employers Flexibility To Use Approved Alternate Vendors" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 529) (L.D. 724)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, COREY of Windham, DENNO of Cumberland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot. (3-17) Bill "An Act To Create the Substance Use Disorders Cabinet" (H.P. 535) (L.D. 730)
Sponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin. (3-18) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Study Group To Review the Crisis Response System in the State (H.P. 543) (L.D. 738)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: COREY of Windham, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MADIGAN of Waterville, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington. (3-19) Bill "An Act To Support the Northern New England Poison Center" (H.P. 550) (L.D. 745)
Sponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FOLEY of Biddeford, HYMANSON of York, MEYER of Eliot, ORDWAY of Standish, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, MOORE of Washington. (3-20) Bill "An Act To Reduce Food Insecurity and Promote Economic Growth" (H.P. 557) (L.D. 752)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JORGENSEN of Portland, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-21) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Endangered Species Laws" (H.P. 518) (L.D. 713)
Sponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow. Cosponsored by Representatives: COREY of Windham, DUNPHY of Old Town, LYFORD of Eddington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, REED of Carmel, STEARNS of Guilford. (3-22) Bill "An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer, Moose and Turkey Registrations" (H.P. 533) (L.D. 728)
Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: COREY of Windham, DeVEAU of Caribou, HANLEY of Pittston, LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, ORDWAY of Standish, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Adult Basic Literacy, Workplace Education and College Preparedness" (H.P. 523) (L.D. 718)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MILLETT of Waterford, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-24) Resolve, To Examine How To Retain Reservation Booking Commissions in the State (H.P. 547) (L.D. 742)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act To Provide Relief to Survivors of Economic Abuse" (H.P. 553) (L.D. 748)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MOONEN of Portland, RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: HERBIG of Waldo. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine" (H.P. 538) (L.D. 733)
Sponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CUDDY of Winterport, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MARTIN of Sinclair, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland. (3-27) Resolve, To Expedite the Processing of Applications for Certification under the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (H.P. 539) (L.D. 734)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: BLUME of York, CUDDY of Winterport, FAY of Raymond, HARNETT of Gardiner, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MOONEN of Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-28) Bill "An Act To Help Small Businesses by Establishing an Alternate Minimum Wage" (H.P. 544) (L.D. 739)
Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, HANLEY of Pittston, STEWART of Presque Isle. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Convey the Interests in Certain Real Property Located in East Millinocket (H.P. 549) (L.D. 744)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Determine the Duration of Development Districts Funded by Assessments" (H.P. 551) (L.D. 746)
Sponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FECTEAU of Biddeford, SCHNECK of Bangor, TIPPING of Orono. (3-31) Bill "An Act To Increase the Transparency of the 'Maine Open Checkbook' Website" (H.P. 554) (L.D. 749)
Sponsored by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford. Cosponsored by Representatives: KRYZAK of Acton, ORDWAY of Standish, STETKIS of Canaan. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-32) Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 514) (L.D. 709)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MATLACK of St. George, MOONEN of Portland, PEOPLES of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, TIPPING of Orono, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland. (3-33) Bill "An Act To Provide an Income Tax Credit To Encourage Small Business Hiring" (H.P. 530) (L.D. 725)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: COREY of Windham, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, NADEAU of Winslow, O'CONNOR of Berwick, TERRY of Gorham. (3-34) Bill "An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt" (H.P. 531) (L.D. 726)
Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, HARNETT of Gardiner, KORNFIELD of Bangor, NADEAU of Winslow. (3-35) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws" (H.P. 536) (L.D. 731)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. (3-36) Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organizations" (H.P. 537) (L.D. 732)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, KORNFIELD of Bangor, Senators: DOW of Lincoln, POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-37) Bill "An Act To Reinstate the State Property Tax Deferral Program for Maine's Senior Homeowners" (H.P. 556) (L.D. 751)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DOLLOFF of Rumford, DUNPHY of Old Town, FAY of Raymond, HEAD of Bethel, KINNEY of Knox, STANLEY of Medway, TUELL of East Machias. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-38) Bill "An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety" (H.P. 521) (L.D. 716)
Sponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery. Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, COLLINGS of Portland, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin. (3-39) Bill "An Act To Include Bucksport and the Penobscot River Basin in the Department of Transportation's Cargo Port Strategy" (H.P. 545) (L.D. 740)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CUDDY of Winterport, VEROW of Brewer, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, GRATWICK of Penobscot. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-40) Bill "An Act To Change the Allocation Formula for Revenue from Slot Machines" (H.P. 520) (L.D. 715)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock. (3-41) Bill "An Act To Amend the Adult Use Marijuana Law" (H.P. 524) (L.D. 719)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. (3-42) Bill "An Act Regarding Maine's Adult Use Marijuana Law" (H.P. 525) (L.D. 720)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. (3-43) Bill "An Act To Require Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates To Disclose Their Federal Income Tax Returns" (H.P. 527) (L.D. 722)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BLUME of York, HICKMAN of Winthrop, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MOONEN of Portland, SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-44) Bill "An Act To Update Alcohol Taste-testing Requirements" (H.P. 542) (L.D. 737)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock. (3-45) Bill "An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status" (H.P. 558) (L.D. 753)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and Representative: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested 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) Fred Wardwell, of Searsmont, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) John Fallona, of Scarborough, former owner of utilities contractor On Target in Gardiner, who has received the 2019 Peter G. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) Sam Rideout, of South Portland, who at 10 years of age has spent 3 years raising funds and donating toys to children at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, with $6,371 in gifts and donations delivered this past year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) Timothy Towne, of North Berwick, Chief of the Berwick Police Department, who has been selected to receive the Maine Association of Police David W. Pickering Award for his outstanding support of and contributions to the association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) Michael Aube, of Bangor, recently retired president of Eastern Maine Development Corporation, who has received the Norbert X. Dowd Award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce for his lifetime of achievement. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-6) Evan Chambers, of Gorham, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 817, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-7) Ethan White, of Gorham, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 817, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-8) Donald A. Kinney, of Monmouth, who is receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cochnewagan Trailblazers for his over 45 years of dedicated service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-9) Barbara Eloise Bean, of Waterboro, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on February 7, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-10) Richard O. Wilcox and Elaine Barrows Wilcox, of Fayette, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 15, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 75)
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Change of Committee (6-1) Representative KORNFIELD from the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Increase the Number of Teachers in Maine" (H.P. 146) (L.D. 183)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS.
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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. 8) (L.D. 7) Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Chester the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 18) (L.D. 17) Resolve, Designating a Portion of Route 1 in Downeast Maine the Hannah and Rebecca Weston Trail Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (H.P. 33) (L.D. 32) Resolve, Naming a Highway and Renaming a Bridge in the Town of Whiting Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 163) (L.D. 200) Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Main Street in the Town of Orono the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass
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BILLS IN THE SECOND READING
House (9-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Rules Adopted by the ConnectME Authority" (H.P. 32) (L.D. 31)
Reported by the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
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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 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.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Scrummy Afters, of Hallowell (HLS 50)
TABLED - February 5, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - PASSAGE.
4. Bill "An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New State Residents To Strengthen the Workforce" (H.P. 468) (L.D. 647)
(Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested) TABLED - February 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - REFERENCE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
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