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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 25th Legislative Day Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Marty Soule, Cha Quang Don True Land of Light, Peaceful Heart Sangha, Readfield.
National Anthem by Larry Gowell, Auburn.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Gladys Estrada, M.D., Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 21, 2019. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 126)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 26, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Morales of South Portland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1035 Resolve, To Streamline the Process by Which Schools Receive Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 127)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 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:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 484 Resolve, To Establish a Maine State High School Diploma L.D. 587 An Act To Require Career Options Education for High School Students Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 942 An Act To Require Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 442 An Act To Set Speed Limits for All-terrain Vehicles on Trails within 50 Yards of a Stream or Pond To Prevent Runoff L.D. 617 An Act To Increase to 3 the Number of Youth Deer Hunting Days L.D. 728 An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer, Moose and Turkey Registrations L.D. 879 An Act To Decrease the Risk of the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants L.D. 924 An Act To Remove the Background Check Requirement for Maine Guides Who Are at Least 70 Years of Age and Hold a Lifetime Hunting or Fishing License L.D. 927 An Act To Minimize the Propagation of Invasive Aquatic Plants (EMERGENCY) L.D. 967 An Act To Reduce the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants by Prohibiting Seine Fishing in Great Ponds L.D. 996 An Act To Establish a Special Handgun Hunting Season That Coincides with the Muzzle-loading Open Season on Deer Marine Resources L.D. 174 An Act To Promote Youth Participation in the Maine Lobster Fishery L.D. 290 An Act To Prohibit Motor Vehicle Use in the Intertidal Zone L.D. 629 An Act To Ensure a Seat on the Shellfish Advisory Council Is Held by a Person with a Background and Credentials in a Field of Marine Science L.D. 675 An Act To Provide Equity in the Lobster Promotion License Surcharge State and Local Government L.D. 749 An Act To Increase the Transparency of the "Maine Open Checkbook" Website L.D. 867 An Act To Require Public Health Impact Statements for Certain Legislation L.D. 948 An Act To Restrict Ordinances That Affect the Posting of Property for Municipal and Private Land
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 209)
129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 21, 2019
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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Gwendolyn Hilton of Starks for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
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 Ensure That Statements Made by a Juvenile or a Juvenile's Parents, Guardian or Legal Custodian While Participating in Informal Adjustment Processes Are Not Admissible in Court" (H.P. 1011) (L.D. 1397)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, BAILEY of Saco, CARDONE of Bangor, HARNETT of Gardiner, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Direct the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules To Ensure That Physical Restraint and Seclusion Policies Are Followed for Special Education Students and Make Biennial Reports on the Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion" (H.P. 997) (L.D. 1376)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-3) Bill "An Act To Establish Computer Science Courses and Content in Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools" (H.P. 1003) (L.D. 1382)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, STEARNS of Guilford, STEWART of Presque Isle. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Update the Laws Governing the Regional Library Systems" (H.P. 1010) (L.D. 1396)
Sponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COLLINGS of Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, INGWERSEN of Arundel, KESCHL of Belgrade, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Municipal Land Use and Eminent Domain Laws Regarding Transmission and Distribution Utilities" (H.P. 1004) (L.D. 1383)
Sponsored by Representative GRIGNON of Athens. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Allow the Efficiency Maine Trust To Provide Support for New Home Construction" (H.P. 1013) (L.D. 1398)
Sponsored by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel. Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DOUDERA of Camden, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, MEYER of Eliot. (3-7) Bill "An Act To Study Transmission Solutions To Enable Renewable Energy Investment in the State" (H.P. 1016) (L.D. 1401)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Representative: CAIAZZO of Scarborough. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act To Enhance and Improve the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board and To Establish an Independent Oversight Panel To Review Deaths of and Serious Injuries to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism" (H.P. 998) (L.D. 1377)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. (3-9) Bill "An Act To Ensure the Provision of Medical Assessments for Youth in Foster Care" (H.P. 999) (L.D. 1378)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Improve Oral Health and Access to Dental Care for Maine Children" (H.P. 1014) (L.D. 1399)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HEPLER of Woolwich, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PERRY of Calais, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-11) Bill "An Act To Amend the General Assistance Laws Governing Eligibility and Reimbursement" (H.P. 1018) (L.D. 1403)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MADIGAN of Waterville, MELARAGNO of Auburn, MOONEN of Portland, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-12) Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Request a Waiver Relating to Support Services and To Provide Funds To Prevent Homelessness (H.P. 1019) (L.D. 1404)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MOONEN of Portland, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act To Allow State-chartered Credit Unions To Service Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Business Accounts" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1017) (L.D. 1402)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. (3-14) Bill "An Act To Require Certification of Radiologic Technologists Who Are Licensed Chiropractic Assistants" (H.P. 1021) (L.D. 1406)
Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act To Transfer the Violations Bureau from the Courts to the Office of the Secretary of State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1380)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Create a Post-judgment Mechanism To Provide Relief to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking" (H.P. 1002) (L.D. 1381)
Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland. (BY REQUEST) (3-17) Bill "An Act To Establish a Formal Tribal Consultation Process with the State" (H.P. 1006) (L.D. 1392)
Sponsored by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, COLLINGS of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MARTIN of Sinclair, MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-18) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Foreclosure To Ensure Timely Completion" (H.P. 1020) (L.D. 1405)
Sponsored by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Representative: CARDONE of Bangor. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act To Create Fairness for Dispatchers in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 1009) (L.D. 1395)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, INGWERSEN of Arundel, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MELARAGNO of Auburn, MEYER of Eliot, RYKERSON of Kittery, SHEATS of Auburn. (3-20) Bill "An Act To Improve Recruitment and Retention in State Law Enforcement by Offering Retirement Service Credit and To Improve Retirement Benefits for Veterans of the Cold War" (H.P. 1015) (L.D. 1400)
Sponsored by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford. Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, PERKINS of Oakland. (3-21) Bill "An Act To Create Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits" (H.P. 1023) (L.D. 1410)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of Augusta, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McDONALD of Stonington, MORALES of South Portland, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland. (3-22) Bill "An Act Regarding the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act" (H.P. 1024) (L.D. 1411)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. (3-23) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Collective Bargaining Rights of Employees of School Management and Leadership Centers" (H.P. 1025) (L.D. 1412)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-24) Bill "An Act To Reduce Administrative Burdens of Forest Products Harvesters" (H.P. 1026) (L.D. 1413)
Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, MILLETT of Waterford, O'NEIL of Saco. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act To Increase the Annual Salary of the Governor and To Increase the Expense Allowance Paid to Legislators" (H.P. 1000) (L.D. 1379)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. (3-26) Bill "An Act To Ensure Consistency of Language in Municipal Documents with the Language in Comprehensive Plans" (H.P. 1005) (L.D. 1391)
Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. (3-27) Bill "An Act To Change the Requirements for Recording Plans at the County Registries of Deeds" (H.P. 1007) (L.D. 1393)
Sponsored by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis. (3-28) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Administrative and Financial Services To Conduct a Surplus Property Inventory (H.P. 1008) (L.D. 1394)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. (3-29) Bill "An Act To Improve the Laws Regarding Discontinued and Abandoned Roads" (H.P. 1028) (L.D. 1415)
Sponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: COREY of Windham, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-30) Representative WARREN for the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act To Revise and Recodify Certain Provisions of the Maine Criminal Code" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1022) (L.D. 1407)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative VEROW of Brewer, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1012) (Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and Representatives: RECKITT of South Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 27, 2019 AS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system affecting 2,300,000 people worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates that nearly 1,000,000 people in the United States, more than twice previous estimates, are living with multiple sclerosis, finds that the highest prevalence rates in the United States are found in the New England region and reports that the disease generally strikes people between the ages of 20 and 50 and that the cause and course of the often debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis remain unknown with no cure currently existing;and
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed for more than 73 years to a world free of multiple sclerosis, and the society raises public knowledge about and insight into the disease; and
WHEREAS, since 1946 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been a driving force in multiple sclerosis research, pursuing prevention, treatments and a cure, and has invested more than $1 billion in groundbreaking research; and
WHEREAS, funds raised through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society include $34 million in funding for 320 research projects at medical centers, universities and other institutions throughout the United States and abroad, leading to many breakthroughs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis;and
WHEREAS, stopping the progress of multiple sclerosis, restoring what has been lost and ending multiple sclerosis forever is the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and one that all should support; 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, take this opportunity to recognize March 27, 2019 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day and encourage all Maine citizens to learn more about multiple sclerosis and what they can do to support individuals with multiple sclerosis and their families; and be it further
RESOLVED: That we recognize the importance of finding the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis and express our appreciation for the dedication that the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has shown toward creating a world free of multiple sclerosis; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Parker Deprey, of Caribou, who was named the William C. Warner Most Valuable Player of the Class B North Basketball Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 132)
(5-2) the Caribou High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class B State Championship, the team's first state championship in 50 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 133)
(5-3) Dale Rogers, of Levant, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Blood Services Award from the American Red Cross for donating more than 280 pints of blood. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 139)
(5-4) Melissa Amoroso, of Newport, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaving Award from the American Red Cross for helping to save a man's life. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 140)
(5-5) the Spruce Mountain High School Envirothon Team, of Jay, which won the Aquatic Ecology Competition and placed sixth overall at the 2018 National Conservation Foundation North American Envirothon Competition. Members of the team include Jordan Daigle, Rylee Delaney, John Brenner, Hunter Quirrion, Orion Schwab and Brian Riley and advisor Rob Taylor. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 141)
(5-6) Eve Morin, of Jackman, to whom the Town of Jackman has dedicated its Town Report to honor her on her retirement after 20 years of service working at the community's Transfer Station. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 142)
(5-7) S. Clyde Ross, of Farmington, to whom the Town of Farmington has dedicated its Town Report for his long record of community service as a firefighter and volunteer. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 143)
(5-8) Grace Laverriere, of Biddeford, a senior at Biddeford High School, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 144)
(5-9) Isabelle Woollacott, of Kittery, a senior at R. W. Traip Academy, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 145)
(5-10) Gabriel Frey, of Orono, a celebrated Passamaquoddy Indian basketmaker, who has received a United States Artist Fellowship Award for his career accomplishment and his ongoing creative excellence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 146)
(5-11) the Tibbetts Memorial Park Revitalization Committee, of Limerick, to which the Town of Limerick has dedicated its Town Report for its contributions to the town. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 154) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
(5-12) the late Carleton L. Moore, the late Larry P. Worster and the late Harper Rhyan Constance Hale, all of Moose River, to whom the Town of Moose River has dedicated its Town Report: Mr. Moore served as a town selectman for 21 years; Mr. Worster was a well-known and lifelong resident of the town; and Harper brought much love and joy to her family and community;
(HLS 155) Presented by Representative GRIGNON of Athens. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-13) Guy Anton, of Athens, to whom the Town of Athens has dedicated its Town Report for his long service to the town. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 156) Presented by Representative GRIGNON of Athens. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-14) Walter Grybz, of Lovell, who retired as a lieutenant with the Maine State Police after 29 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 157) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative HEAD of Bethel, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-1) Representative BAILEY for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Penalties for Violations of the Freedom of Access Act" (H.P. 1027) (L.D. 1414)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Add Instruction in Personal Finance to the Statewide System of Learning Results" (S.P. 47) (L.D. 160) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-16) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-11) on Bill "An Act To Protect Earned Pay" (S.P. 28) (L.D. 75) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-11).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Water Quality by Standardizing the Law Concerning Septic Inspection in the Shoreland Zone" (H.P. 179) (L.D. 216) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-37) on Bill "An Act To Protect Public Health through Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Inspections" (H.P. 400) (L.D. 543) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-38) on Bill "An Act To Improve Shoreland Zoning Rules and Enforcement To Support Municipalities" (H.P. 406) (L.D. 562) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-34) on 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) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-35) on Resolve, To Establish a Background Check Consolidation Commission (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 436) (L.D. 592) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Enhance the Senior Volunteer Benefit Program" (H.P. 59) (L.D. 62) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-33) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates To Disclose Their Federal Income Tax Returns" (H.P. 527) (L.D. 722) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass 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) (S.P. 207) (L.D. 694) Bill "An Act To Amend the Charter of the Town of Madison's Department of Electric Works" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 21) (L.D. 68) Bill "An Act To Improve the Record Keeping of the Public Utilities Commission" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-12) (7-3) (S.P. 23) (L.D. 70) Bill "An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-10) (7-4) (S.P. 119) (L.D. 441) Bill "An Act To Reduce Childhood Exposure to Harmful Ultraviolet Radiation by Allowing Students To Use Sunscreen in Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-14) (7-5) (S.P. 134) (L.D. 456) Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Qualifications for County Sheriffs" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-13) (7-6) (H.P. 76) (L.D. 90) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Membership of the Town of York Planning Board and the Town of York Appeals Board" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-36) (7-7) (H.P. 139) (L.D. 176) Bill "An Act To Enhance Participation on the State Board of Education" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-29) (7-8) (H.P. 225) (L.D. 301) Bill "An Act To Help Older Adults Age in Place through Comprehensive Planning" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) (7-9) (H.P. 453) (L.D. 625) Bill "An Act To Phase Out the Insurance Premium Tax on Annuities" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-32) (7-10) (H.P. 599) (L.D. 825) Bill "An Act To Change the Harassment Prevention Training Required for Legislators, Legislative Staff and Lobbyists" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-30)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Permit Plantations To Fill Vacancies of Town Officials (H.P. 56) (L.D. 59)
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) An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market (S.P. 72) (L.D. 260)
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) An Act To Provide for the 2019 and 2020 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds (S.P. 113) (L.D. 435)
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 Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks and Historic Sites (H.P. 132) (L.D. 169) (10-5) An Act To Prohibit Questions Regarding Criminal History on Certain State Employment Applications (H.P. 133) (L.D. 170) (10-6) An Act To Fund the School Revolving Renovation Fund (H.P. 313) (L.D. 404) (10-7) An Act To Provide Meals to Homebound Individuals (H.P. 357) (L.D. 472) (10-8) An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Extend Any Trapping Season Based on Weather Conditions or Other Factors (S.P. 155) (L.D. 490)
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of John Menario, of Yarmouth (SLS 78)
TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. PENDING - ADOPTION.
6. 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)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY. TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-11) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 128)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 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 (H), I appoint Representative Matthew W. Moonen of Portland to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on March 26, 2019.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers To Wear Insignia on Their Uniforms To Indicate That They Are Veterans" (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1408)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act Relating to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Licensure" (S.P. 428) (L.D. 1384) (1-3) Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 431) (L.D. 1387) (1-4) Bill "An Act To Address Transparency, Accountability and Oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers" (S.P. 433) (L.D. 1389) (1-5) Bill "An Act To Improve Price Transparency of Prescription Drugs Sold in Maine" (S.P. 437) (L.D. 1409)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Pursue the State's Claim That It Holds Title to Maine's Intertidal Lands (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 432) (L.D. 1388)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Corrections Officers Who Suffer Certain Injuries, Impairments or Medical Conditions" (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1385) (1-8) Bill "An Act Regarding the Determination of the Prevailing Wage Rate for Public Works Projects" (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1386)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act To Fund Saco Area Traffic Improvements" (S.P. 434) (L.D. 1390)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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