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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 32nd Legislative Day Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Alexandra Contreras-Montesano, National Student Poet, Burlington, Vermont.
National Anthem by Traip Academy Concert Band, Kittery.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Michael McCarten, D.O., Kittery Point.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 18, 2019. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 153)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 23, 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:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 445 An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain All-terrain Vehicle Trails L.D. 910 An Act To Establish as a Priority the Interests of Maine Farmers, Growers and Food Producers L.D. 1040 An Act To Waive the Variance Process for Harvesting Timber in a Shoreland Zone Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 1188 An Act To Provide Preventive Counseling to Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services' Persons as Part of Their Training Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 605 An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools L.D. 711 Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Study and Recommend a Minimum Age for Participation in Tackle Football (EMERGENCY) L.D. 736 An Act To Protect Students during Elections Held at Their Schools L.D. 1174 An Act To Facilitate Remote Learning during School Cancellations Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 224 An Act To Fund the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund L.D. 950 An Act To Develop a State Energy Plan To Provide a Pathway to an Energy Portfolio Free of Fossil Fuels L.D. 1139 An Act To Eliminate Restrictions on Capacity and the Number of Accounts for Net Energy Billing Health and Human Services L.D. 142 An Act To Increase Funding for the Fund for a Healthy Maine To Reduce Smoking L.D. 447 An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care L.D. 463 An Act To Reduce Obesity Rates in Maine L.D. 500 An Act To Extend the Limitation on Prescribing Opioids for Certain Individuals with Chronic Pain L.D. 578 Resolve, To Create a Pilot Program To Assist the Transition to Recovery of Persons Suffering from Opioid Use Disorder L.D. 646 An Act To Improve Trust with Regard to Home Visitation by the Department of Health and Human Services by Requiring That Certain Visits Be Videotaped L.D. 683 An Act To Provide Social Workers to Persons with Mental Illness to Help Them Avoid Incarceration L.D. 993 An Act To Expand Recovery Support Services Offered in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties and the Greater Bangor Region To Improve Access, Treatment and Recovery for Those Affected by Substance Use Disorder by Designating a Regional Peer-supported Recovery Center L.D. 1225 An Act To Increase Funding for Home Visiting Programs Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1409 An Act To Improve Price Transparency of Prescription Drugs Sold in Maine Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business L.D. 348 An Act To Prohibit the Providing of Misleading or Inaccurate Information via Caller Identification Services during Telemarketing Calls L.D. 486 An Act To Improve Efficiencies in Cosmetology Licensing L.D. 742 Resolve, To Examine How To Retain Reservation Booking Commissions in the State L.D. 813 Resolve, To Encourage Relocation of Working Professionals L.D. 896 Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction L.D. 902 Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License Certain Mechanical Trades L.D. 909 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development To Establish a Blockchain Technology Working Group L.D. 1087 An Act To Keep Maine Businesses Competitive Judiciary L.D. 781 An Act To Increase Judicial Compensation Taxation L.D. 529 An Act To Provide Property Tax Deferral for Senior Citizens and People with Physical Disabilities L.D. 1145 An Act To Improve the Law Authorizing Municipalities To Allow Low-income Seniors To Defer Payment of Municipal Property Taxes Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 293 An Act Regarding Early Voting in Person L.D. 753 An Act To Allow Voters To Choose Ongoing Absentee Voter Status L.D. 1456 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Raffles
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 293)
129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 18, 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, Barbara Trafton of Brunswick for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, To Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley (H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1610)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry (H.P. 1166) (L.D. 1614)
Sponsored by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Establish the Vaccine Consumer Protection Program" (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1616)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick. Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and Representatives: COREY of Windham, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, ORDWAY of Standish, SAMPSON of Alfred, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Support Universal Health Care" (H.P. 1163) (L.D. 1611)
Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FOLEY of Biddeford, HARNETT of Gardiner, MELARAGNO of Auburn, RISEMAN of Harrison, SYLVESTER of Portland, TIPPING of Orono. (3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Women's Health and Economic Security" (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1613)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Create a Single-payer Health Care Program in Maine" (H.P. 1169) (L.D. 1617)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BROOKS of Lewiston, HANDY of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Set Off Court Fines, Surcharges and Assessments against Lottery Winnings" (H.P. 1161) (L.D. 1609)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-8) Bill "An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations" (H.P. 1164) (L.D. 1612)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANDY of Lewiston, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, KEIM of Oxford. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act To Enact Laws Governing Private Vehicle Rentals" (H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1615)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, MAREAN of Hollis. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Use of Autocycles" (H.P. 1170) (L.D. 1627)
Sponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DUNPHY of Old Town, HEPLER of Woolwich, HICKMAN of Winthrop, PERKINS of Oakland, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook. Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION 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) Mary Halle, of Saco, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Thornton Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 423)
(5-2) the Hampden Academy Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class A North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 424)
(5-3) Kylieanna Rantz, of Harrington, who has received a 2019 Inclusion Award from the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 425)
(5-4) Roy Varney, of Turner, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, who won the Class A Boys Nordic Classical State Championship for the second time and the Pursuit Championship and has been named the Varsity Maine Boys Skier of the Year by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 426)
(5-5) Glenda Drapeau, of Otisfield, for her over 40 years of public service as the librarian at the Freeland Holmes Library in Oxford. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 427)
(5-6) Benjamin Simpson, of Turner, 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 428)
(5-7) Ian Leadbetter, of Turner, 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 429)
(5-8) Adam Folsom, of Skowhegan, a member of Troop No. 403, 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 430)
(5-9) Sam Cole, of Windham, a member of Troop No. 51, 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 266) Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative COREY of Windham.
(5-10) Nathan A. Henry, of Brewer, a senior at Brewer 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;
(HLS 267) Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative VEROW of Brewer.
(5-11) the Honorable Charles C. Kent, Jr., of Benton, former member of the Maine House of Representatives representing Benton in the 101st Legislature, on his 100th Birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 268) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Greene. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative NADEAU of Winslow, Representative THERIAULT of China.
(5-12) Drew Brooks, of Lyman, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 269) Presented by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
(5-13) Matthew Karl Dow, Jr., of Albion, a member of Troop No. 446, 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 270) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-14) Barry and Penelope Morrell, of Belgrade, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 271) Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-15) the Old Town High School Jazz Ensemble, which won the Division III Gold Award at the Maine State Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 272) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-16) Jeffrey Priest, of Bradley, a music teacher at Old Town High School, for his thirty years of service teaching the youth of the State. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 273) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative LOCKMAN of Bradley, Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
(5-17) Levi Trefts, of Old Town, a student at Old Town High School, who received the Outstanding Soloist Award playing trombone at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 274) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-18) Mercedes Creighton, of Old Town, a student at Old Town High School, who received the Outstanding Soloist Award playing piano at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 275) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-19) Demetrius Porter, of Old Town, a student at Old Town High School, who received the Outstanding Soloist Award playing upright bass at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 276) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-20) Annabelle Muscatell, of Old Town, a student at Old Town High School, who received the Outstanding Soloist Award playing alto saxophone at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 277) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-21) Adam Regan, of Old Town, a student at Old Town High School, who received the Outstanding Soloist Award playing baritone saxophone at the University of New Hampshire Clark Terry Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 278) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-22) Keith Giles, of Fairfield, who has been named the Kennebec Valley Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 279) Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-23) Gary Allen, of Cranberry Isles, founder and director of the Millinocket Marathon, who has received the 2019 Governor's Conference on Tourism Originality Award for his creative work in organizing cutting-edge events that help build, empower and activate Maine communities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 280) Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
(5-24) Trace Cyr, of Presque Isle, a member of Troop No. 171, 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 281) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative WHITE of Washburn, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-25) the Falmouth High School Boys Nordic Ski Team, which won the Class A State Championship. Members of the team include Ethan Livingood, Nate Livingood, Vance Boyd, Ben Rooks, Marcus Goodbody, Jake Mitchell, Joe Dye and Charlie Geci; and coaches Kaitlyn Bernard and Ian Tovell. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 282) Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
In Memory of: (5-26) Ronald McBride, of Lebanon. Mr. McBride was a veteran of the United States Air Force who served during the Vietnam War. For many years, he was employed as a Ship Fitter at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard before he went to work at the Hussey School in Berwick as a custodian. He served his community as a sergeant for the Berwick Police Department, as a deputy sheriff for the York County Sheriff's Office and as a selectman for the Town of Berwick. Mr. McBride will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 431)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-120) on Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 586) (L.D. 798) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-122) on Bill "An Act To Ban Native American Mascots in All Public Schools" (H.P. 699) (L.D. 944) 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 ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Replace Net Energy Billing with a Market-based Mechanism" (H.P. 42) (L.D. 41) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-107) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-115) on Bill "An Act To Remove Nighttime Restrictions on Lobster Fishing in a Certain Area in the Bay of Fundy" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 446) (L.D. 618) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-123) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Costs Incurred by Municipalities in the Administration of Aquaculture Leases" (H.P. 837) (L.D. 1148) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ 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. 139) (L.D. 475) Bill "An Act To Ensure Caller Access to E-9-1-1 Call Recordings" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-45) (7-2) (S.P. 177) (L.D. 555) Bill "An Act To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-46) (7-3) (H.P. 258) (L.D. 333) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dangerous Dogs and Nuisance Dogs To Allow for Flexibility in Protection Dog Training" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass (7-4) (H.P. 876) (L.D. 1212) Bill "An Act To Adopt the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (H.P. 907) (L.D. 1246) Bill "An Act To Protect the Health and Safety of Maine State Park Visitors and Staff" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 45) (L.D. 44) Bill "An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Code" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) (7-7) (H.P. 61) (L.D. 64) Bill "An Act To Make Post-conviction Possession of Animals a Criminal Offense" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-105) (7-8) (H.P. 134) (L.D. 171) Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Evaluate and Address the Transportation Needs of Maine's Veterans Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-116) (7-9) (H.P. 143) (L.D. 180) Bill "An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-124) (7-10) (H.P. 147) (L.D. 184) Bill "An Act To Amend the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Coordination Program" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-117) (7-11) (H.P. 205) (L.D. 281) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 692: Siting of Oil Storage Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-121) (7-12) (H.P. 249) (L.D. 324) Bill "An Act Regarding Forfeiture of Assets of Persons Convicted of Certain Criminal Restraint Offenses, Aggravated Sex Trafficking Offenses and Sex Trafficking Offenses" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-106) (7-13) (H.P. 305) (L.D. 396) Bill "An Act To Support Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault by Increasing the Time Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits Must Be Stored" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-113) (7-14) (H.P. 367) (L.D. 510) Bill "An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-118) (7-15) (H.P. 425) (L.D. 581) Bill "An Act To Direct Electric Utilities To Provide Comparative Usage Data on Customer Billing Statements" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-108) (7-16) (H.P. 509) (L.D. 688) Bill "An Act To Set Maine Dental Provider Licensing Fees" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-112) (7-17) (H.P. 540) (L.D. 735) Bill "An Act To Create a Permanent Wabanaki Law Enforcement Seat on the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-111) (7-18) (H.P. 542) (L.D. 737) Bill "An Act To Update Alcohol Taste-testing Requirements" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-119) (7-19) (H.P. 608) (L.D. 834) Bill "An Act To Establish Minimum Service Standards for Electric Utilities" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-109) (7-20) (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1059) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Establishment of an Apprentice License for the Maine Scallop Fishery" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-114) (7-21) (H.P. 786) (L.D. 1063) Bill "An Act To Support the Role of Municipalities in Expanding Broadband Infrastructure" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-110)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Clarify Local Referendum Ballots (S.P. 17) (L.D. 53) (10-2) An Act To Strengthen the Integrity of the Legislature (S.P. 29) (L.D. 76) (10-3) An Act Regarding Credit Ratings Related to Overdue Medical Expenses (H.P. 92) (L.D. 110) (10-4) An Act To Amend the Law Governing MaineCare Coverage of Chiropractic Treatment (S.P. 41) (L.D. 154) (10-5) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Beano (S.P. 45) (L.D. 158) (10-6) An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service (H.P. 167) (L.D. 204) (10-7) An Act Regarding Licensing Fees for Certain Tournament Games (H.P. 278) (L.D. 352) (10-8) An Act To Provide Traffic Safety Education in Schools (H.P. 354) (L.D. 470) (10-9) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Political Party Representation of Election Clerks (H.P. 371) (L.D. 514)
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. 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.
2. 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.
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)
- 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.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Betsy Parsons, of South Portland (HLS 165)
TABLED - March 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MORALES of South Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LEAD A GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR (S.P. 448)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - ADOPTION. (Roll Call Ordered)
6. Bill "An Act To Respect the Will of Maine Voters by Funding Education at 55 Percent" (H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1508)
(Committee on TAXATION suggested) TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - REFERENCE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Jon and Rosemary Hentz, of Georgetown (HLS 207)
TABLED - April 11, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kayla Thayer, of Auburn (HLS 250)
TABLED - April 18, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn. 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) Bill "An Act To Provide Fair Contracts in the Logging Industry" (S.P. 511) (L.D. 1605)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs" (S.P. 512) (L.D. 1606) (1-3) Bill "An Act To Create the Department of Early Care and Learning" (S.P. 513) (L.D. 1607) (1-4) Bill "An Act To Authorize Career and Technical Education Regions To Enter into Energy Conservation Performance Contracts for School Facilities" (S.P. 515) (L.D. 1618)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Promote the Use of Wood Pellet Central Heating Systems" (S.P. 519) (L.D. 1622)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Exclude Collectively Bargained Salary and Job Promotion Increases from the Earnable Compensation Limitation for Retirement Purposes" (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1620) (1-7) Bill "An Act To Improve Employee Representation under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 by Amending the Laws Governing Attorney's Fees" (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1623) (1-8) Bill "An Act To Prevent Discrimination under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992" (S.P. 521) (L.D. 1624) (1-9) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Durational Cap on Partial Benefits under the Workers' Compensation Laws" (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1625)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act To Exempt Trailers Sold to Out-of-state Entities from Sales and Use Tax" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 514) (L.D. 1608)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act Regarding Licenses for the Sale of Liquor for On-premises Consumption" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 516) (L.D. 1619) (1-12) Bill "An Act To Allow Delivery of Adult Use Marijuana and Adult Use Marijuana Products by an Approved Marijuana Store" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 518) (L.D. 1621) (1-13) Bill "An Act To Implement a Presidential Primary System in Maine" (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1626)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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