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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 22nd Legislative Day Thursday, March 14, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Thomas P. Goulette, Guilford.
National Anthem by Thomas P. Goulette, Guilford.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Honorable Patricia Hymanson, M.D., York.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 12, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 370)
JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE RATIFICATION OF THE 19th AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROVIDING FOR WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
WHEREAS, at the time of the country's and the State of Maine's founding, women were not recognized as citizens and were unable to vote;
WHEREAS, on July 19-20, 1848, the first national women's rights convention, including a call for women's suffrage, was held in Seneca Falls, New York;
WHEREAS, on January 29, 1873, the first Maine Woman Suffrage Association meeting was held;
WHEREAS, on September 23-24, 1885, the first statewide suffrage convention in Maine was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Chestnut Street in Portland;
WHEREAS, from 1886 to 1915, several bills in support of suffrage were submitted to the all-male Maine Legislature and all were defeated;
WHEREAS, on September 10, 1917, a statewide referendum on the suffrage issue in Maine was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin of voters, all male;
WHEREAS, in June 1919, the United States Congress passed and submitted to the states for ratification the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibited the Federal Government and the States from denying the right to vote to United States citizens on the basis of sex;
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1919, during an emergency legislative session, Maine became the 19th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution;
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1920, the proposed 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution achieved the ratification by 3/4 of the states necessary for women's suffrage to become law;
WHEREAS, in 1923, the first woman was elected to the Maine House of Representatives; in 1926, the first woman was elected to the Maine Senate; in 1940, the first woman was elected to represent Maine in the United States House of Representatives; in 1948, the first woman was elected to represent Maine in the United States Senate;in 1996, the first woman was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives; in 2003, the first woman was elected President of the Maine Senate; in 2009, the first woman was elected Attorney General of Maine; and, in 2018, the first woman was elected Governor of Maine;
WHEREAS, the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature of the State of Maine now includes 71 women Legislators, the largest number in Maine history;
WHEREAS, the Maine Suffrage Centennial Collaborative is committed to commemorating the centennial without repeating the discriminatory and exclusionary aspects of the original suffrage movement and encourages all Maine people to participate in numerous events to celebrate the centennial all over the State, including an exhibit in the Maine State Museum that opens to the public on March 23, 2019; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, recognize the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage and the opportunity it offers to encourage civic engagement and voting today; and be it further
RESOLVED: That We hereby honor the suffragists who struggled for decades to fulfill the promise that all Americans are equal under the law and urge everyone to recommit themselves to ensuring that all Maine citizens have their voices heard through the election process; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this Joint Resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine Suffrage Centennial Collaborative.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Raise the Floor of State Education Funding" (S.P. 356) (L.D. 1170)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 284) (L.D. 994)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery" (H.P. 117) (L.D. 135)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-4) in the House on March 7, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Eliminate Gross Metering" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 77) (L.D. 91)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on February 28, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-4) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 112)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 13, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Pinny Beebe-Center of Rockland to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, replacing Representative Michael G. Devin of Newcastle for the duration of his absence, effective March 14, 2019.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 113)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 13, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Lydia C. Blume of York to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, replacing Representative Michael G. Devin of Newcastle for the duration of his absence, effective March 14, 2019.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 114)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 13, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Joseph Perry of Bangor to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, replacing Representative Ryan M. Fecteau of Biddeford, effective March 14, 2019.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 116)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
March 13, 2019
To Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth 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 Representative District 124 at the Special Election held on the twelfth day of March in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen;
Report as Follows; that the following named person having received a plurality of the votes cast, appears to have been elected:
Perry, Joseph C., Sr. 719 White, Thomas M. 390
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 March 12, 2019 Special Election, as reported to me on the returns from the municipalities of Bangor and Orono.
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 117)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
March 13, 2019
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 is the name and residence of the Representative-elect to the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature, in accordance with the tabulation submitted to the Governor on March 13, 2019:
DISTRICT 124 Joseph C. Perry, Sr., Bangor
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, given under my hand at Augusta this thirteenth day of March in the year Two Thousand and Nineteen.
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 111)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 14, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 42 An Act To Provide for Nonpartisan Elections for the Office of District Attorney L.D. 370 An Act To Facilitate State Employee Service in the Legislature L.D. 481 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 L.D. 482 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 L.D. 489 An Act To Allow Municipalities To Enforce New Noise Ordinances on Existing Shooting Ranges Transportation L.D. 10 An Act To Provide That Inspections of New Motor Vehicles Are Valid for 2 Years L.D. 57 An Act To Require the Maine Turnpike Authority To Accept E-Z Pass Payments of Any Amount by Telephone L.D. 117 An Act To Exempt Motor Vehicles Less Than 5 Years Old from Inspection L.D. 120 An Act To Rebrand Maine's License Plate Slogan from "Vacationland" to "Staycationland" L.D. 323 An Act To Set the Minimum Penalty for Littering on State Highways at $1,000 L.D. 389 An Act To Require Biennial State Motor Vehicle Inspections L.D. 597 Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project Authorizing the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras on Castine Road in Orland L.D. 656 An Act To Increase the Penalty for Passing a School Bus with Its Red Lights Flashing Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 418 An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President L.D. 715 An Act To Change the Allocation Formula for Revenue from Slot Machines L.D. 874 An Act To Conform the Clean Election Financing Laws to the Judicially Determined Procedures
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 115)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 14, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Select Committee on Judiciary has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Representative Farnsworth of Portland L.D. 588 An Act To Confer Maine Jurisdiction in Civil Suits Involving Certain Contracts
Representative Warren of Hallowell L.D. 634 An Act Regarding Implementation of Differentiated Case Management in the Judicial Branch
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Update the Civil Animal Welfare Laws" (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1230)
Sponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: COREY of Windham, DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot. (3-2) Bill "An Act To Protect the Health and Safety of Maine State Park Visitors and Staff" (H.P. 907) (L.D. 1246)
Sponsored by Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DOUDERA of Camden, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CARPENTER of Aroostook, FARRIN of Somerset. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Authorize General Fund Bond Issues To Address Changes in Sea Level, Geospatial Data Acquisition by Communities and the Increase in Ocean Acidity" (H.P. 885) (L.D. 1224)
Sponsored by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLUME of York, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HEPLER of Woolwich, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Abuse and Isolation of Older and Dependent Adults" (H.P. 910) (L.D. 1249)
Sponsored by Representative VEROW of Brewer. Cosponsored by Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act To Allow Parents To Apply to the Commissioner of Education To Enroll Their Children in a Receiving School Administrative Unit and To Remove Limitations on Which Students May Be So Enrolled" (H.P. 888) (L.D. 1227)
Sponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, GRIFFIN of Levant, LOCKMAN of Bradley, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. (3-6) Resolve, To Advance College Affordability by Convening a Task Force To Recommend a Sustainable Funding Model for Maintaining Maine's Public Higher Education Infrastructure (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 925) (L.D. 1283)
Sponsored by Representative JORGENSEN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, PIERCE of Falmouth, STEWART of Presque Isle. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Resolve, To Direct the ConnectME Authority To Report on the Progress of the Detailed 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Broadband Service in Maine (H.P. 909) (L.D. 1248)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BERRY of Bowdoinham, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, MARTIN of Sinclair, PIERCE of Falmouth. (3-8) Bill "An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maine" (H.P. 924) (L.D. 1282)
Sponsored by Representative MAXMIN of Nobleboro. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HEPLER of Woolwich, HICKMAN of Winthrop, INGWERSEN of Arundel, Senator: CHENETTE of York. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act To Create the Science and Policy Advisory Council on the Impact of Climate Change on Maine's Marine Species" (H.P. 926) (L.D. 1284)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: HEPLER of Woolwich, JORGENSEN of Portland, KESCHL of Belgrade, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, RECKITT of South Portland, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Protect the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay from Mercury Contamination" (H.P. 929) (L.D. 1287)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, CUDDY of Winterport, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Home Visiting Programs" (H.P. 886) (L.D. 1225)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: LAWRENCE of York. (3-12) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Create a Limited Benefit MaineCare Card for Individuals Eligible for the Medicare Savings Program (H.P. 889) (L.D. 1228)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: HEAD of Bethel, HYMANSON of York, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PERRY of Calais, SCHNECK of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-13) Bill "An Act To Increase Safety in Health Care Facilities" (H.P. 896) (L.D. 1235)
Sponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison. Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, Senator: DOW of Lincoln. (3-14) Resolve, To Change the Work Requirement Rules under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1247)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HYMANSON of York, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, TEPLER of Topsham, TIPPING of Orono. (3-15) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules To Streamline and Remove Barriers for Reimbursement for Providers of Dental Care Services (H.P. 920) (L.D. 1259)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, BROOKS of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, FOLEY of Biddeford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SHARPE of Durham. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Establish a MaineCare Reimbursement Rate Review Process and the MaineCare Independent Rate Commission" (H.P. 930) (L.D. 1288)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, HANDY of Lewiston, HICKMAN of Winthrop, HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RECKITT of South Portland, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-17) Resolve, To Reduce the Incidence of Infants Exposed to Illegal Substances (H.P. 931) (L.D. 1289)
Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing the Licensing of Paramedics" (H.P. 897) (L.D. 1236)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. (3-19) Bill "An Act To Assist Small Businesses in Providing Health Care for Their Employees" (H.P. 904) (L.D. 1243)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: FOLEY of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, PICKETT of Dixfield, TEPLER of Topsham. (3-20) Bill "An Act Regarding Short-term, Limited-duration Health Plans" (H.P. 921) (L.D. 1260)
Sponsored by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MEYER of Eliot, TEPLER of Topsham, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-21) Bill "An Act To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Perform Abortions" (H.P. 922) (L.D. 1261)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, HYMANSON of York, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-22) Resolve, To Create a Committee To Explore Regional Cooperation for Affordable Health Insurance (H.P. 923) (L.D. 1281)
Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, BROOKS of Lewiston, FOLEY of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act Regarding Snowmobile Registration Fees" (H.P. 913) (L.D. 1252)
Sponsored by Representative HEAD of Bethel. Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and Representatives: DOLLOFF of Rumford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, PERKINS of Oakland, PRESCOTT of Waterboro. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act To Fund Energy Efficiency Programs through a Fee on the Sale of Unregulated Heating Fuels" (H.P. 892) (L.D. 1231)
Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, DODGE of Belfast, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HARNETT of Gardiner, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, RYKERSON of Kittery, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-25) Bill "An Act To Provide Career and Technical Training Options for Electricians" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1240)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of Augusta, FAY of Raymond, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MELARAGNO of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Resolve, To Establish the Committee To Study and Develop Recommendations To Address Guardianship Challenges That Delay Patient Discharges from Hospitals (H.P. 890) (L.D. 1229)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, HANDY of Lewiston, JAVNER of Chester, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, SCHNECK of Bangor, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-27) Bill "An Act Regarding Offers of Settlement" (H.P. 894) (L.D. 1233)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco. Cosponsored by Representative: CARDONE of Bangor. (3-28) Bill "An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Certain Provisions under the Maine Human Rights Act" (H.P. 906) (L.D. 1245)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representatives: DENK of Kennebunk, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FAY of Raymond, HARNETT of Gardiner, LANDRY of Farmington, MATLACK of St. George, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, WARREN of Hallowell. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment" (H.P. 893) (L.D. 1232)
Sponsored by Representative LOCKMAN of Bradley. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DeVEAU of Caribou, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, JOHANSEN of Monticello, O'CONNOR of Berwick, REED of Carmel, STETKIS of Canaan. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Simplify Municipal Collective Bargaining by Removing the 120-Day Notice Required Prior to Certain Negotiations" (H.P. 898) (L.D. 1237)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-31) Bill "An Act To Mandate Paid Maternity and Parental Leave" (H.P. 900) (L.D. 1239)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CUDDY of Winterport, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, McDONALD of Stonington, PERRY of Calais, ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-32) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Sexual Harassment as a Subject Matter of Mandatory Arbitration in Employment Contracts" (H.P. 911) (L.D. 1250)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MELARAGNO of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-33) Bill "An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws" (H.P. 912) (L.D. 1251)
Sponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, MORALES of South Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, STOVER of Boothbay, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-34) Bill "An Act To Fairly Compensate for Fatal Accidents under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992" (H.P. 914) (L.D. 1253)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-35) Bill "An Act To Improve Survival Rates of Salmon and Other Migratory Fish Transitioning from Freshwater to Saltwater Environments" (H.P. 902) (L.D. 1241)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of York, HARNETT of Gardiner, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PLUECKER of Warren, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland. (3-36) Bill "An Act To Establish Criteria for a Permit To Conduct Research in the Intertidal Zone" (H.P. 927) (L.D. 1285)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. (3-37) Bill "An Act To Allow the Deposition of Oyster Shell Cultch To Ameliorate Ocean and Coastal Acidification" (H.P. 928) (L.D. 1286)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York. Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-38) Bill "An Act To Expand the Value of the Homestead Exemption to $25,000 and State Reimbursement to 100 Percent of Lost Property Tax Revenue" (H.P. 895) (L.D. 1234)
Sponsored by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, HARNETT of Gardiner, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, MADIGAN of Waterville, RISEMAN of Harrison, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STANLEY of Medway. (3-39) Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Print Publications from Sales Tax" (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1238)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, COLLINGS of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, LANDRY of Farmington, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. (3-40) Bill "An Act To Reinstitute the State Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors" (H.P. 903) (L.D. 1242)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DENK of Kennebunk, FOLEY of Biddeford, HANDY of Lewiston, HARNETT of Gardiner, MATLACK of St. George, TERRY of Gorham. (3-41) Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Meals and Lodging and Provide Funding To Treat Opioid Use Disorder" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1254)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FOLEY of Biddeford, HARNETT of Gardiner, KESSLER of South Portland, MOONEN of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, SCHNECK of Bangor. (3-42) Bill "An Act To Provide a Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit" (H.P. 917) (L.D. 1256)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-43) Bill "An Act To Amend the Traffic Movement Permit Process To Incorporate a Multimodal Approach to Infrastructure Planning" (H.P. 884) (L.D. 1223)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, McLEAN of Gorham, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-44) Bill "An Act To Prepare Maine for a Low-carbon Transportation Future" (H.P. 918) (L.D. 1257)
Sponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, McLEAN of Gorham, RYKERSON of Kittery, SHEATS of Auburn, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin. (3-45) Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Transportation for Workforce and Other Essential Transportation Needs" (H.P. 919) (L.D. 1258)
Sponsored by Representative SHEATS of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-46) Bill "An Act To Make Criteria for State Veterans' Benefits Consistent within the Maine Revised Statutes" (H.P. 887) (L.D. 1226)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BABINE of Scarborough, SHEATS of Auburn, Senators: CHENETTE of York, LUCHINI of Hancock. (3-47) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Gambling Control Board To Accept an Application from the Passamaquoddy Tribe To Operate 50 Slot Machines in the Tribe's High-stakes Beano Facility" (H.P. 905) (L.D. 1244)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: COREY of Windham, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JOHANSEN of Monticello, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-48) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Referenda To Receive 60 Percent of the Vote To Become Law (H.P. 916) (L.D. 1255)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, LOCKMAN of Bradley, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STETKIS of Canaan, STEWART of Presque Isle, SWALLOW of Houlton, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 883)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources may report out, to the House, legislation implementing the recommendations contained in the annual product stewardship report by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 18)
ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused February 11 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused March 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Scott W. Cuddy of Winterport be excused March 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Dale J. Denno of Cumberland be excused February 11 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Wayne Grignon of Athens be excused December 5 for personal reasons and February 11 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Christopher J. Kessler of South Portland be excused March 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Theodore Joseph Kryzak, Jr. of Acton be excused February 21 for legislative business.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lester S. Ordway of Standish be excused February 28 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) Peter Prescott, of Gardiner, chief executive officer of E.J. Prescott, who has received the Special Service Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 55)
(5-2) Craig Garofalo, of Manchester, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kennebec Savings Bank, who has received the 2019 Cynergy Young Professional Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 56)
(5-3) the Honorable Roy I. Nickerson, of Turner, to whom the Town of Turner has dedicated its Town Report for his years of public service, including with the United States Army Air Corps, the town's Board of Selectmen and the State House of Representatives. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 107)
(5-4) Clifton "Skip" and Verna Hammond, of Belgrade, to whom the Town of Belgrade has dedicated its Town Report for their lifetime of achievement and their deep roots in the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 108)
(5-5) Robert Davis, of Corinna, to whom the Town of Corinna is dedicating its Town Report. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 109)
(5-6) Annie Cooke, of Cornville, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School and a player on the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 110)
(5-7) Cam Lovejoy, of Kennebunk, a senior and member of the boys basketball team at Kennebunk High School, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 111)
(5-8) Jeffrey Quick, of Buckfield, a member of Troop No. 187, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 112)
(5-9) Valdine Atwood, of Machias, who is the recipient of a Paul Harris Fellow award from the Machias Rotary Club for exceptional service to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 113)
(5-10) Gage Stone, of Exeter, a member of the Dexter Regional High School Wrestling Team, who won the Class B State Championship in the 152-pound Weight Class, was named Outstanding Wrestler at the competition and achieved 100 career wins. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 114)
(5-11) Caleb Weeks, of Dexter, a member of the Dexter Regional High School Wrestling Team, who won the Class B State Championship in the 132-pound Weight Class and achieved 100 career wins. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 115)
(5-12) Aliviah Anderson, of Dexter, a member of the Dexter Regional High School Wrestling Team, who won the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championship in the 106-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 116)
(5-13) Autumn Irwin, of Garland, a member of the Dexter Regional High School Wrestling Team, who won the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championship in the 182-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 117)
(5-14) Hunter Brown, of Lebanon, a member of Troop No. 369, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 118)
(5-15) Clark Marine, in Manchester, which has received the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend to owners David Harriman and Rob Brown our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 119)
(5-16) the Mt. Ararat and Brunswick Combined Wrestling Team, of Topsham and Brunswick, which won the Class A State Wrestling Championship, the program's first state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 121) Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
(5-17) Ijeoma Obi, of Bangor, who has received a Hardy Girls Healthy Women Girls Rock! STEM-gineer of the Year Award for her success in the sciences. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 122) Presented by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
(5-18) Judy Ingram, of Parsonsfield, to whom the Town of Porter has dedicated its Town Report for her volunteer work and helping the people of the Kezar Falls area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 123) Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative CEBRA of Naples, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
(5-19) Timothy Roche, of Wells, coach of the Wells High School Football Team, who has been named the 2017-2018 Maine State Football Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations and the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 124) Presented by Representative HOBBS of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York, Senator LAWRENCE of York.
(5-20) Joseph Buccina, of Rumford, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 125) Presented by Representative DOLLOFF of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-21) the Woolwich Central School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Busline League Championship. Members of the team include Gavin Baillargeon, David Brown, Andrew Card, Nicholas Pesce, Atticus Simpson-Brown, Rainier Eich, Teagan Slone, Stone Medina, Sam Wilson, Isaiah Kilton, Sebastian Lafer, Trace McFarland and Thomas MacMahan; manager Sophie Harrigan; and coach Shawn Elwell. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 126) Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-22) the Woolwich Central School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Southern Division Championship. Members of the team include Edie McKay, Madyson Rittell, Alexandria Hall, Michaela Pettersen, Hollis James, Gretchen Johnston, Haley Kirkpatrick, Emaleigh Moniz, Chasity Rutledge, Apple Smith, Alexis Melvin and Izzabella Simmons; manager Sophie Harrigan; and coach Shawn Elwell. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 127) Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-23) Erik Benner, of Waldoboro, a student at Medomak Valley High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class B State Championship in the 220-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 128) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
(5-24) Elias Miller, of Union, a student at Medomak Valley High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class B State Championship in the 160-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 129) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
(5-25) the Medomak Valley High School Cheerleading Squad, of Waldoboro, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B Championship, the team's fifth consecutive KVAC Class B championship victory. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 130) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
(5-26) Thomas P. Goulette, of Guilford, who is retiring as Town Manager of Guilford after over 20 years of public service, with 18 years of service as town manager. Mr. Goulette is a past president of the Maine Town, City and County Management Association and has received the association's Leadership Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 131) Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-27) Adam John DeWitt, of Sidney, a member of Troop No. 401, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 132) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
In Memory of: (5-28) John Menario, of Yarmouth, former Portland City Manager. Mr. Menario served in the military during the Korean War and later worked for the City of Portland for 14 years, including as city manager from 1967 to 1976. He was known as a dedicated public servant who oversaw the growth of downtown business. The Portland City Council honored him in 2016 by renaming the plaza next to the Temple Street Parking Garage as John Menario Plaza. After his service to the city, he worked for the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce and had his own consulting firm. He ran for governor in 1986 as an independent candidate and from 1988 to 2003 worked as a banking executive. Mr. Menario will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 78)
(5-29) Janice Reed, of Rumford. Mrs. Reed was a licensed real estate broker, working for Shea Real Estate and then Century 21, later forming her own company, Sunnyside Properties, and retiring in 1997. She was very active in the community, having served as President of the Greater Rumford Chamber of Commerce and as a long-term officer of the Rumford Community Home Board of Directors. She was a charter member of the Rumford Book Club for over 45 years and served in various leadership positions. She served as a ballot clerk, was a Christmas in the Valley volunteer for many years and was a longtime member of the Rumford Polar Bears Snowmobile Club. Mrs. Reed will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of over 50 years, Thomas, by her family and friends and by all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 133) Presented by Representative DOLLOFF of Rumford. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy" (S.P. 79) (L.D. 267) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-9) on Bill "An Act To Fund the School Revolving Renovation Fund" (H.P. 313) (L.D. 404) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State" (H.P. 144) (L.D. 181) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-11) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Simplify Apprenticeship Requirements for Student and Apprentice Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holders" (H.P. 238) (L.D. 314) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-14) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates" (H.P. 165) (L.D. 202) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-15) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 133) (L.D. 170) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Questions Regarding Criminal History on Certain State Employment Applications" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 56) (L.D. 59) Bill "An Act To Establish a Recall Process for Elected Officials in Plantations" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-8) (7-3) (H.P. 132) (L.D. 169) Bill "An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks, Camping Areas and Beaches" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-13) (7-4) (H.P. 357) (L.D. 472) Bill "An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-12) (7-5) (H.P. 459) (L.D. 630) Bill "An Act To Clarify That Food and Food Products Containing Hemp-derived Cannabidiol Produced and Sold within the State Are Not Adulterated and To Match the State's Definition of 'Hemp' to the Definition in Federal Law" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-10)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Provide That Persons Who Produce Maple Syrup and Honey Commercially Are Eligible for the Sales Tax Refund and Exemption for Commercial Agricultural Production (H.P. 72) (L.D. 86)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 122: Grant Application and Award Procedure: Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (H.P. 84) (L.D. 98)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 270: Uniform Reporting System for Quality Data Sets, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (H.P. 86) (L.D. 100)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-4) An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee Regarding Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Reporting Requirements (H.P. 26) (L.D. 25) (10-5) An Act To Clarify Maine Law Regarding the Tips of Service Employees (H.P. 67) (L.D. 81)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-6) Resolve, To Rename the Stillwater Bridges in Old Town the Llewellyn Estes Bridge (H.P. 170) (L.D. 207)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 855)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - February 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE.
2. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bob Bauman and Hollie Vanderzee, of Harpswell (HLS 76)
TABLED - February 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gail Hart, of Harpswell (HLS 77)
TABLED - February 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
4. Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Adopt Stricter Building and Energy Code Standards Than the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 921)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing The Row House, Inc., of Hallowell (HLS 79)
TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 297) (L.D. 388)
TABLED - March 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. Bill "An Act To Account for Market Change in the Adult Use Marijuana Excise Tax" (H.P. 799) (L.D. 1076)
- In House, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION on March 5, 2019. - In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - March 12, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, of South Paris (HLS 119)
TABLED - March 12, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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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. 380)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 19, 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) Bill "An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land" (S.P. 390) (L.D. 1270) (1-2) Bill "An Act To Ensure Funding for Certain Essential Functions of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program" (S.P. 393) (L.D. 1273)
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 Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms" (S.P. 396) (L.D. 1276)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Allow Funds from the Federal E-Rate Program To Be Applied to Maine Preschool Programs" (S.P. 382) (L.D. 1262) (1-5) Bill "An Act To Allow the Awarding of Graduation Credits by Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions" (S.P. 387) (L.D. 1267)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Modernize Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard" (S.P. 399) (L.D. 1279)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act To Support Access to Health Services for Homeless Youth in Maine" (S.P. 395) (L.D. 1275) (1-8) Bill "An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed" (S.P. 397) (L.D. 1277)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act Regarding Telehealth" (S.P. 383) (L.D. 1263) (1-10) Bill "An Act Relating to Insurance Coverage for Screening Mammograms" (S.P. 384) (L.D. 1264) (1-11) Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Low-cost Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 392) (L.D. 1272) (1-12) Bill "An Act To Enact the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" (S.P. 394) (L.D. 1274)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act" (S.P. 400) (L.D. 1280)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-14) Bill "An Act To Establish a Maine Low-income Housing Tax Credit" (S.P. 385) (L.D. 1265) (1-15) Bill "An Act To Exempt Permanently Disabled Veterans from Payment of Property Tax" (S.P. 391) (L.D. 1271) (1-16) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Requiring the State To Share Not Less Than 5 Percent of State Sales and Income Tax Revenue with Municipalities (S.P. 398) (L.D. 1278)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-17) Bill "An Act To Create Transportation Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services" (S.P. 386) (L.D. 1266) (1-18) Bill "An Act To Update the Laws Governing Child Safety Seats and Seat Belts" (S.P. 389) (L.D. 1269)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act To Update and Clarify the Laws Governing Raffles" (S.P. 388) (L.D. 1268)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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