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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 46th Legislative Day Monday, June 3, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Rajan Zed, President, Universal Society of Hinduism, Reno, Nevada.
National Anthem by Honorable Deane Rykerson, Kittery.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 30, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Assertive Community Treatment (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 824) (L.D. 1135)
FAILED of FINAL PASSAGE in the House on May 23, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-253) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-170) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 189)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 3, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on May 24, 2019
Kevin Hancock of Casco, Robert Checkoway of Freeport, the Honorable Michael Pearson of Enfield, the Honorable Richard Rosen of Bucksport, Mr. John H. Cashwell, II of Bangor and James Cote of Farmington for appointment to the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. Pursuant to MRSA 30 §6212, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on May 28, 2019
The Honorable Philip L. Bartlett, II of Portland for appointment to serve as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Pursuant to Title 35-A, MRSA §105, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 190)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 3, 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 Veterans and Legal Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Luchini of Hancock, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 702 An Act Regarding the Pricing of Spirits
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Hubbell of Bar Harbor, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1506 Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Facilitate the Creation of a Strategic Economic Plan (EMERGENCY)
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Stewart of Presque Isle, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1805 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Military Leave for Officials and State Employees
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 191)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House of Representatives
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the State of Maine Management Letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. During our audit of the State of Maine, we became aware of matters that offer opportunities for our government to improve its operations. Recommendations regarding these matters accompany this Management Letter as Management Letter Comments.
This publication of our Management Letter includes two sections: Management Letter Comments previously issued in relation to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) audit; and Management Letter Comments newly issued in relation to the Single Audit. Management Letter Comments related to the CAFR audit were separately issued on February 4, 2019 and are included in this report to provide the reader with a comprehensive set of our recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me with questions you may have. Like you, we are committed to improving our State government for the benefit of our citizens. Healthy discussion of the problems found and solutions considered are part of a dialogue that aims at improvement. I welcome your thoughts and inquiries about these matters.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Pola A. Buckley, CPA, CISA State Auditor
May 23, 2019
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 192)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 3, 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:"
Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 565 An Act To Establish the Maine Coastal Risks and Hazards Commission L.D. 590 An Act To Promote Climate Resiliency Measures To Protect Beaches and Near-shore Infrastructure L.D. 797 An Act To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine's Natural Resources L.D. 893 An Act To Create an Updated Unified Maine Climate Action Plan Judiciary L.D. 208 An Act Regarding Small Claims Court Jurisdiction L.D. 328 An Act To Institute Safe Children Court Team Programs L.D. 471 An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Make Best Efforts To Prevent Removal of a Child from a Home L.D. 542 An Act To Allow a Person To Enter a Place of Public Accommodation Accompanied by a Medically Necessary Assistance Animal That Is a Dog L.D. 846 Resolve, To Provide for the Sealing of Records of Convictions for Marijuana-related Violations That Are No Longer Crimes L.D. 916 An Act To Improve the Child Protective Court System L.D. 991 Resolve, To Expunge Criminal and Civil Records Related to Marijuana Activities Legalized by the Voters of Maine L.D. 1113 An Act To Change Procedures of the Governor's Board on Executive Clemency and To Seal Marijuana Convictions L.D. 1245 An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Certain Provisions under the Maine Human Rights Act L.D. 1366 An Act To Require Information Regarding Implied Warranties When Offering an Extended Warranty at the Point of Sale L.D. 1381 An Act To Create a Post-judgment Mechanism To Provide Relief to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking L.D. 1688 An Act To Protect Original Birth Certificates L.D. 1695 An Act Regarding the Law Governing the Disclosure of Vital Records Marine Resources L.D. 1284 An Act To Create the Science and Policy Advisory Council on the Impact of Climate Change on Maine's Marine Species L.D. 1419 An Act To Improve Commercial Production of Shellfish by Allowing Municipalities To Establish Active Municipal Shellfish Management Areas Transportation L.D. 990 An Act To Improve Transportation in Maine L.D. 1165 An Act To Support the Operation of Fixed-wing Air Medical Transport in Northern Maine L.D. 1367 An Act To Preserve and Protect the State's Rail Corridors
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 523)
129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 30, 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 nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry,
· Roger K. Berle of Falmouth for appointment, to the Land For Maine's Future Board;
· James P. Norris of Winthrop for appointment, to the Land For Maine's Future Board;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business,
· Blue Keim of Dixfield for appointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine;
· Lee Webb of Union for appointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine;
· Richard L. Trafton of Brunswick for appointment, to the Finance Authority of Maine;
· The Honorable Stan Gerzofsky of Brunswick for appointment, to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority;
· Lance Boucher of Manchester for appointment, to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, To Ensure Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1291) (L.D. 1813)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Infants Affected by Substance Exposure" (H.P. 1293) (L.D. 1816)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Make Necessary Changes to State Law" (H.P. 1290) (L.D. 1812)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Legislature" (H.P. 1292) (L.D. 1814)
Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Maine Tax Laws" (H.P. 1294) (L.D. 1817)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TAXATION 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) Sherry Sivret, of Calais, who has won the Mrs. Crown USA competition and will go on to compete at the Mrs. Crown World competition in the Bahamas. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 606)
(5-2) Megan Alanna Boulay, of Fort Kent, a senior at Fort Kent Community High School, who has received the Class of 2019 Four Year Social Studies Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 607)
(5-3) Dolly Long, of Lewiston, who is retiring after 40 years of working in food service in the Lewiston Public Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 608)
(5-4) Garry Hinkley, of Manchester, who is retiring as Director of Vehicle Services at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles after 39 years of state service. He is the Chair of the Manchester Conservation Commission and the Secretary of the Central Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 609)
(5-5) Emily Hanscom, of West Bethel, a senior at Telstar 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 453) Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-6) Julia Pomeroy, of Livermore Falls, who has been named the All-Region Girls Alpine Skier of the Year by the Sun Journal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 454) Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-7) Hannah Leary, of Harpswell, who has received a Hardy Girls Healthy Women Girls Rock! Entrepreneur of the Year Award for creating her own successful business from scratch. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 455) Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland.
(5-8) Abigail Ross, of Gray, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 456) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-9) Lillian Wilson, of Gray, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 457) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-10) Sarah Parent, of Poland, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 458) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-11) Holly Young, of Poland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 459) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-12) Ivy Whittaker-Deming, of Waterboro, who has received a Hardy Girls Healthy Women Girls Rock! Title IX Champion of the Year Award for advocating for girls' equal access to sports, including athletic facilities, coaching, education and equipment. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 461) Presented by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
In Memory of: (5-13) Homer Wayne Carr, of Otis. Mr. Carr served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Bangor Mental Health Institute for 36 years, and he was a dedicated member of the Glad Tidings Church, in Bangor, where he served as head and honorary usher for over 60 years and two terms on the church's board. Mr. Carr will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 460) Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
(5-14) Rodney Edward Gray, of Prospect. Mr. Gray attained the rank of Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard and served for 22 years at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor. In 2006, he retired from teaching building construction at Southern Maine Community College after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which he served several years in leadership roles, including as Branch President, Bishop and Councilor. Mr. Gray will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Christine, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 462) Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
(5-15) Gerald Samuel Savitz, Jr., of Andover. After working as a biological technician for the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Mr. Savitz worked at Monmouth County Park System in New Jersey as a principal park naturalist, providing outdoor education and environmental interpretation, until he became the Executive Director of Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, Inc. In Andover, he served as a town selectman, served on the Olde Home Day Committee, one year contributing the theme name of "Andover - Nature's Playground," and judged the town's annual garden contest. Mr. Savitz will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 463) Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-423) on Bill "An Act To Ensure Accuracy in the Labeling of Maine Meat and Poultry" (H.P. 277) (L.D. 351) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-424) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-401) on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for Maine Public" (H.P. 438) (L.D. 610) 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 EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-395) on Bill "An Act To Enact the Campus Free Expression Act" (H.P. 486) (L.D. 665) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-396) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-394) on Bill "An Act To Encourage Public Participation in School Board Meetings" (H.P. 526) (L.D. 721) 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 EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on 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) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-397) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Maintain the Integrity of the Department of Education by Prohibiting Its Promotion of Policies and Practices That Are Not Based on Rigorous Peer Review and Analysis, Limiting Acceptance of Private Funding in Implementing and Influencing State Policy and Retaining the Home Rule Powers to School Administrative Units" (H.P. 1038) (L.D. 1425) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-398) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-413) on Bill "An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maine" (H.P. 924) (L.D. 1282) 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 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-425) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Exploration" (H.P. 710) (L.D. 955) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Water Equity and Accountability for the People of the State" (H.P. 1076) (L.D. 1474) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-390) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-389) on Bill "An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection Regarding the State's Mercury-added Lamp Law" (H.P. 1194) (L.D. 1668) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Align Wages for Direct Care Workers for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism with the Minimum Wage" (H.P. 308) (L.D. 399) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-412) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-403) on Bill "An Act To Expand Community Support Services for Certain Adult Members of the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 580) (L.D. 775) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish the Vaccine Consumer Protection Program" (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1616) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-405) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Refer to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs on Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide for Student Loan Debt Relief" (H.P. 303) (L.D. 394) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Extend the Terms of Legislators to 4 Years (H.P. 55) (L.D. 58) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-419) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Nine Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-414) on Resolve, Directing Coordinated State Agencies To Negotiate with the Governing Leaderships of Portland Pipe Line Corporation and Montreal Pipe Line Limited for Sustainability-centered Repurposing of Stranded and At-risk Infrastructure Assets in Maine (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1048) (L.D. 1436)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
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Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass on same Resolve.
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Representative: _________________________________ 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. 386) (L.D. 1266) Bill "An Act To Create Transportation Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1352) Bill "An Act To Provide for Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Involuntary Hospitalization and Guardianship" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 37) (L.D. 150) Bill "An Act To Improve Attendance at Public Elementary Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-35) (7-4) (S.P. 144) (L.D. 479) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Cessation of Alimony upon Cohabitation" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-166) (7-5) (S.P. 329) (L.D. 1097) Bill "An Act To Protect Tenants from Sexual Harassment" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-165) (7-6) (S.P. 393) (L.D. 1273) Bill "An Act To Ensure Funding for Certain Essential Functions of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-149) (7-7) (S.P. 478) (L.D. 1528) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Motor Vehicle Fees" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-164) (7-8) (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1629) Bill "An Act Regarding Future Evaluations of the Pine Tree Development Zone Program" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass (7-9) (H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1728) Bill "An Act To Align the Harness Racing Laws with Current Policies" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass (7-10) (H.P. 1249) (L.D. 1754) Bill "An Act To Amend the Geologist and Soil Scientist Licensing Laws" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass (7-11) (H.P. 227) (L.D. 303) Bill "An Act To Require Housing Facilities for Persons with Substance Use Disorder Be Equipped with Naloxone" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-406) (7-12) (H.P. 233) (L.D. 309) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School Systems" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-393) (7-13) (H.P. 512) (L.D. 692) Resolve, To Address Reimbursement Rates for Licensed Clinical Social Workers under MaineCare Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-407) (7-14) (H.P. 537) (L.D. 732) Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organizations" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-391) (7-15) (H.P. 566) (L.D. 761) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Affirm Medicaid Eligibility for Incarcerated Individuals" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-404) (7-16) (H.P. 852) (L.D. 1178) Bill "An Act To Address the Needs of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-410) (7-17) (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1247) Resolve, To Change the Work Requirement Rules under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-408) (7-18) (H.P. 933) (L.D. 1290) Bill "An Act To Increase Transparency with Regard to Pawnshops" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-415) (7-19) (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1338) Bill "An Act To Protect Teachers from Unfair Evaluations" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-400) (7-20) (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1340) Bill "An Act To Require Criminal History Record Checks for All Prospective and Current Staff Members of the Office of the State Auditor" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-420) (7-21) (H.P. 1065) (L.D. 1453) Bill "An Act To Improve Dental Health for Maine Children and Adults with Low Incomes" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-409) (7-22) (H.P. 1078) (L.D. 1476) Bill "An Act To Clarify Recounts in Municipal Elections" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-421) (7-23) (H.P. 1088) (L.D. 1486) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Supports for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Crisis" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-411) (7-24) (H.P. 1090) (L.D. 1488) Bill "An Act To Allow Holders of Gold Star Family Registration Plates To Be Issued Complimentary Licenses To Hunt, Trap and Fish" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-426) (7-25) (H.P. 1152) (L.D. 1593) Bill "An Act To Support Infrastructure Improvements in Schools" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-399) (7-26) (H.P. 1160) (L.D. 1601) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Educators for Maine Program" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-417) (7-27) (H.P. 1193) (L.D. 1667) Bill "An Act To Increase Salaries for Elected State Officials and To Amend the Laws Governing the State Compensation Commission" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-422) (7-28) (H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1685) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Entry of Immigrants into the Workforce" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-416) (7-29) (H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1716) Bill "An Act To Update the Licensing Laws for Occupational Therapy Practice" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) (7-30) (H.P. 1246) (L.D. 1751) Bill "An Act To Amend and Clarify the Laws Concerning American Sign Language Interpreters" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-418)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Alternative Signatures Made by Persons with Disabilities (H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1437)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax Certain Watercraft Purchased by an Incorporated Nonprofit Transportation Company That Provides Transportation of Emergency Medical Services Patients from an Island to the Mainland (H.P. 106) (L.D. 124)
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 Make Technical Changes to the Taxation of Marijuana (H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1652)
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
(10-4) An Act To Create a Minimum Age To Hold a Limited-purpose Aquaculture License (S.P. 574) (L.D. 1725)
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
(10-5) An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes (H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1744)
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
(10-6) Resolve, To Require a Study of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions from the Proposed Central Maine Power Company Transmission Corridor (S.P. 202) (L.D. 640)
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 (10-7) An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Methamphetamine Is Present or Has Been Removed from Real Estate (H.P. 82) (L.D. 96) (10-8) An Act To Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding and Eye Damage in Infants (S.P. 121) (L.D. 443) (10-9) An Act To Update the Family Planning Statutes (S.P. 159) (L.D. 494) (10-10) An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services (H.P. 568) (L.D. 763) (10-11) An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation (H.P. 613) (L.D. 839) (10-12) An Act To Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service (H.P. 628) (L.D. 854) (10-13) An Act To Establish as a Class C Crime Criminal Conduct in Retaliation against a Witness, Informant, Victim or Juror (S.P. 301) (L.D. 1022) (10-14) An Act To Update the Criminal Animal Welfare Laws (S.P. 322) (L.D. 1090) (10-15) An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief (H.P. 847) (L.D. 1158) (10-16) An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2020 (H.P. 863) (L.D. 1189) (10-17) An Act To Update the Civil Animal Welfare Laws (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1230) (10-18) An Act To Simplify Municipal Collective Bargaining by Removing the 120-Day Notice Required Prior to Certain Negotiations (H.P. 898) (L.D. 1237) (10-19) An Act To Enact the Maine Death with Dignity Act (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1313) (10-20) An Act To Establish Transparency in Primary Health Care Spending (S.P. 421) (L.D. 1353) (10-21) 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) (10-22) An Act To Protect the Environment and Public Health by Further Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Packaging (H.P. 1043) (L.D. 1433) (10-23) An Act To Require the Public Utilities Commission To Permit the Public Advocate To Access Certain Information Related to a Management Audit (S.P. 494) (L.D. 1559) (10-24) An Act To Authorize Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects (S.P. 499) (L.D. 1564) (10-25) An Act To Amend and Clarify the Maine Uniform Securities Act and To Make a Technical Correction in the Law Concerning Financial Planners (S.P. 566) (L.D. 1712)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-26) Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments (S.P. 180) (L.D. 593) (10-27) Resolve, To Establish the Committee To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security (S.P. 412) (L.D. 1324) (10-28) Resolve, To Coordinate a Plan To Expand Cellular Telephone Service (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1603)
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. 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)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-139) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Establish Wage and Employment Parity between Adult and Child Protective Services Caseworkers in the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 337) (L.D. 428)
TABLED - April 25, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Restore Services To Help Certain Noncitizens Meet Their Basic Needs" (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1317)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-259) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax" (H.P. 718) (L.D. 963)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Holden Willard, of Raymond (HLS 383)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAY of Raymond. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools" (S.P. 71) (L.D. 259)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-130). TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
9. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual (H.P. 342) (L.D. 433)
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing David Stackpole, of Trenton (HLS 447)
TABLED - May 30, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Bill "An Act To Require Education about the Holocaust" (S.P. 310) (L.D. 1050)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147). TABLED - May 30, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147).
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Investigations by School Entities into Holders of Credentials" (H.P. 1297) (L.D. 1820)
Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. Submitted by the Department of Education and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Allow a Float Haul-out or Marine Way within Shoreland Zone Setbacks" (H.P. 1300) (L.D. 1823)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Protect Access to Services for Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness" (H.P. 1299) (L.D. 1822)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Enhance Certain Maine Wildlife Laws" (H.P. 1295) (L.D. 1818)
Sponsored by Representative THERIAULT of China. Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Resolve, To Address the Population Shortage in Rural Maine (H.P. 1298) (L.D. 1821)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act Establishing the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future" (H.P. 1301) (L.D. 1830)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Harmonize State Income Tax Law and the Centralized Partnership Audit Rules of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986" (H.P. 1296) (L.D. 1819)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Authorize Limited Disclosure of Cigarette Sales Information To Ensure Continued Receipt of Tobacco Settlement Funds" (S.P. 615) (L.D. 1825)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act Regarding Insurance Licensees" (S.P. 619) (L.D. 1829)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Make Certain Snowmobile and Watercraft Laws Consistent with All-terrain Vehicle Laws" (S.P. 614) (L.D. 1824)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Overtime" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 618) (L.D. 1828)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Indian Purchase Township the Detective Benjamin Campbell Bridge (S.P. 617) (L.D. 1827)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Update the Laws Relating to Liquor Licensing and Enforcement" (S.P. 616) (L.D. 1826)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Provide Funds To Continue the Statewide Online Advanced Placement Course Program Provided by the Department of Education in Partnership with the University of Maine at Fort Kent" (S.P. 613) (L.D. 1815)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative BAILEY for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1302) (L.D. 1831)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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