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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 50th Legislative Day Friday, June 7, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Travis Armstrong, Hope Baptist Church, Manchester.
National Anthem by Scott Cole, Skowhegan.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Restrict the Use of Mercury in Dental Fillings in State-funded Dental Procedures" (S.P. 349) (L.D. 1161)
Majority (9) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 5, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-181) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Direct a Study of the Regional Adjustment for School Administrative Units (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 233) (L.D. 309)
FINALLY PASSED in the House on June 5, 2019.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of FINAL PASSAGE in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Implied Consent in Operating a Motor Vehicle into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the United States Supreme Court" (H.P. 567) (L.D. 762)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-284) in the House on May 28, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-284) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-198) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 196)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 7, 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 June 5, 2019
Jefferson T. Ashby of Presque Isle for appointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §4561, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on June 6, 2019
Michael Wiers of St. Albans and Colon Durrell of Farmington for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission. Pursuant to Title 7, M.R.S.A § 2952, these reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 569)
129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 6, 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,
· Richard R. Shiers of Gorham for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs,
· David King of Limestone for reappointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees;
· David R. Ferguson of Kennebunk for reappointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees;
· Joel E. Pike of Jay for appointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees;
· James E. Havu of Augusta for appointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees;
· Kelly L. Brackett of Ellsworth for appointment, to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Labor and Housing,
· Mark A. Brunton of China for appointment, to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees;
· John S. Beliveau of Falmouth for appointment, to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees;
· Bonita J. Usher of Buxton for appointment, as a Commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 30)
ORDERED, that Representative Kristen Sarah Cloutier of Lewiston be excused May 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative W. Edward Crockett of Portland be excused June 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Scott W. Cuddy of Winterport be excused May 9 and 23 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry of Brunswick be excused May 8 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Diane M. Denk of Kennebunk be excused May 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathleen R. J. Dillingham of Oxford be excused May 16 for legislative business.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Donna R. Doore of Augusta be excused May 29 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Abigail W. Griffin of Levant be excused May 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sheldon Mark Hanington of Lincoln be excused May 14 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jeffery P. Hanley of Pittston be excused May 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Roland Danny Martin of Sinclair be excused May 28 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Thomas H. Martin, Jr. of Greene be excused May 29 for personal reasons and June 3 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Genevieve McDonald of Stonington be excused June 4 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Andrew J. McLean of Gorham be excused May 23 and 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative H. Sawin Millett, Jr. of Waterford be excused May 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rena D. Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe be excused May 28 and 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sean C. Paulhus of Bath be excused May 30 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard A. Pickett of Dixfield be excused May 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Roger E. Reed of Carmel be excused May 23 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Holly B. Stover of Boothbay be excused May 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael A. Sylvester of Portland be excused June 6 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland be excused April 30 and May 2, 7, 8, and 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Timothy S. Theriault of China be excused May 30 and June 4 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Kaitlin McCullough, of Ellsworth, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Ellsworth High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 639)
(5-2) Sam Pelletier, of Ellsworth, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Ellsworth High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 640)
(5-3) Grady and Sue Sexton, of Biddeford, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary and the 43rd Anniversary of their business, Grady's Radio & Satellite TV, in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 642)
(5-4) Cole Winslow, of Hodgdon, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Greater Houlton Christian Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 510) Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
In Memory of: (5-5) Jean R. Kane, of Pennington, New Jersey and formerly of Arrowsic. Mrs. Kane and her husband Joe were longtime residents of Arrowsic, where they had retired. She was an active member of the Bath Area Senior Activity Center and, along with her husband, was active with the Bath American Legion Post 412. She served as registrar of elections in Arrowsic for many years and served on the town's planning board. She also volunteered for the Attorney General's office, where she mediated consumer complaints, and had the distinction of being the office's longest-serving senior volunteer. Mrs. Kane will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 641)
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Order (6-1) Representative HYMANSON for the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Examine Options for Upper Payment Limit Adjustments for MaineCare Services (H.P. 1309) (L.D. 1838)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1266.
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Divided Report (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-216) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Supplement for Certain National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teachers in Maine" (S.P. 486) (L.D. 1549) 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-216).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-215) on Bill "An Act To Include Homelessness in the Laws Governing Emergency General Assistance" (S.P. 137) (L.D. 459) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-215).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-211) on Bill "An Act To Provide Stable Funding and Support for Child Care Providers" (S.P. 291) (L.D. 1012) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-212) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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-211).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Concerning the Establishment of Benefit Corporations" (S.P. 468) (L.D. 1519) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-516) on Bill "An Act To Feed Maine's Residents by Allowing Dairy Dealers and Producers in the State To Donate Fresh Milk to Food Banks in the State" (H.P. 216) (L.D. 292) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-517) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense" (H.P. 390) (L.D. 533) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-501) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-514) on Bill "An Act To Amend the General Assistance Laws Governing Eligibility and Reimbursement" (H.P. 1018) (L.D. 1403) 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 INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Limit the Amount of Money That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts" (H.P. 636) (L.D. 862) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-518) on Bill "An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies" (H.P. 203) (L.D. 240) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-493) on Bill "An Act To Establish the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial and Ethnic Populations" (H.P. 582) (L.D. 777) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-496) on Bill "An Act To Provide the Same Retirement Benefits for State Employees Working in Law Enforcement as Are Provided to Law Enforcement Officers" (H.P. 607) (L.D. 833) Signed: Senator: 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 LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-497) on Bill "An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Detectives in the Office of Investigations within the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles" (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1207) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-498) on Bill "An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Detectives in the Office of the Attorney General" (H.P. 872) (L.D. 1208) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-494) on 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) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety" (H.P. 521) (L.D. 716) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Clarify the Definitions of Consumer-owned Utilities (H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1683)
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 Transfer Responsibility for Licensing of Land-based Aquaculture from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Marine Resources (S.P. 595) (L.D. 1763)
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 Increase Land Permit by Rule Application Fees (H.P. 1269) (L.D. 1784)
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) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Evidence-based Therapies for Treating Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1809)
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 (10-5) An Act To Protect Schoolchildren by Providing Additional Enforcement and Prevention Options for Unlawful Passing of a School Bus (S.P. 53) (L.D. 166) (10-6) An Act To Impose on Mental Health Professionals a Duty To Warn and Protect (H.P. 211) (L.D. 287) (10-7) An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine (H.P. 538) (L.D. 733) (10-8) An Act To Protect Search and Rescue Volunteers Certified by the Maine Association for Search and Rescue from Adverse Employment Actions (H.P. 660) (L.D. 886) (10-9) An Act To Increase the Number of Franklin County Commissioners (H.P. 695) (L.D. 940) (10-10) An Act To Address the Browntail Moth Infestation (H.P. 767) (L.D. 1037) (10-11) An Act Regarding Short-term, Limited-duration Health Plans (H.P. 921) (L.D. 1260) (10-12) An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Civilian Employees Who Work for the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Computer Crimes Unit (S.P. 423) (L.D. 1355) (10-13) An Act Regarding the Determination of the Prevailing Wage Rate for Public Works Projects (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1386) (10-14) An Act To Improve Recruitment and Retention in State Law Enforcement by Offering Retirement Service Credit (H.P. 1015) (L.D. 1400) (10-15) An Act To Prevent Wage Theft and Promote Employer Accountability (S.P. 473) (L.D. 1524) (10-16) An Act To Increase the Portion of Retirement Benefits to Which the Cost-of-living Adjustment Applies (H.P. 1120) (L.D. 1537) (10-17) An Act To Protect State Employees When Their Contracts Have Expired (S.P. 483) (L.D. 1546) (10-18) An Act To Improve Highway Maintenance Safety (S.P. 490) (L.D. 1555) (10-19) 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) (10-20) An Act To Authorize the Use of Autocycles (H.P. 1170) (L.D. 1627) (10-21) An Act To Create Affordable Workforce and Senior Housing and Preserve Affordable Rural Housing (H.P. 1180) (L.D. 1645) (10-22) An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Public Works" (S.P. 535) (L.D. 1658) (10-23) An Act Regarding the Timeliness of Payments to the State (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1697) (10-24) An Act To Clarify and Correct Maine's Fish and Wildlife Laws (H.P. 1228) (L.D. 1717) (10-25) An Act To Clarify Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws Regarding Boating and Hunting Licensing (H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1740) (10-26) An Act Amending the Charter of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District (H.P. 1248) (L.D. 1753) (10-27) An Act To Protect Sustenance Fishing (H.P. 1262) (L.D. 1775) (10-28) An Act To Modernize the E-9-1-1 Laws To Include Text Messaging and Other Methods of Contacting E-9-1-1 (H.P. 1281) (L.D. 1800)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-29) Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services To Convey the Interests in Certain Real Property Located in East Millinocket (H.P. 549) (L.D. 744) (10-30) Resolve, To Change the Educational Requirements of Certain Behavioral Health Professionals (H.P. 749) (L.D. 1007) (10-31) Resolve, To Study Transmission Grid Reliability and Rate Stability in Northern Maine (H.P. 1275) (L.D. 1796)
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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1252 - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act Establishing a Review Process for Measures with a Potential Economic Impact and Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop a Strategic Economic Plan" (H.P. 1304) (L.D. 1833)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-429) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Program within the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1337)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-459) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Elections" (H.P. 1232) (L.D. 1730)
TABLED - June 5, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
10. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food (H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
TABLED - June 6, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
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. 608) (L.D. 1795) Bill "An Act To Clarify Requirements for Assisted Living Programs Regarding Fire Safety Inspections" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 51) (L.D. 164) Bill "An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-231) (7-3) (S.P. 285) (L.D. 995) Bill "An Act To Establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights To License and Regulate Student Loan Servicers" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-225) (7-4) (S.P. 298) (L.D. 1019) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Double Taxation of Out-of-state Pensions" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-230) (7-5) (S.P. 505) (L.D. 1586) Bill "An Act To Promote Major Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and To Create Jobs in Maine" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-228) (7-6) (S.P. 538) (L.D. 1661) Bill "An Act To Create the Drug Donation and Redispensing Program" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-227) (7-7) (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1694) Bill "An Act To Amend the Mental Health Insurance Coverage Laws" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-226)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Promote Clean Energy Jobs and To Establish the Maine Climate Council (S.P. 550) (L.D. 1679)
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 Clarify the Pathway for a Registered Dispensary under the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act To Become a For-profit Entity (S.P. 577) (L.D. 1735)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) Resolve, Establishing the Working Group on Mental Health (S.P. 508) (L.D. 1602)
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 an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Student Loan Payments Made Directly to a Lender on Behalf of a Taxpayer (S.P. 26) (L.D. 73) (10-5) An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States (S.P. 80) (L.D. 268) (10-6) An Act To Provide Lung Cancer Counseling and Screening for MaineCare Recipients (S.P. 158) (L.D. 493) (10-7) An Act To Update the Laws Governing Child Safety Seats and Seat Belts (S.P. 389) (L.D. 1269) (10-8) An Act To Transform Maine's Heat Pump Market To Advance Economic Security and Climate Objectives (S.P. 597) (L.D. 1766) (10-9) An Act To Reduce the Membership of the Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board (S.P. 600) (L.D. 1776) (10-10) An Act To Restore the Authority of the Board of Environmental Protection (S.P. 605) (L.D. 1789)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-11) Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Indian Purchase Township the Detective Benjamin Campbell Bridge (S.P. 617) (L.D. 1827)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, To Continue until August 3, 2019 Limited-period Positions Expiring in June 2019 (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1310) (L.D. 1840)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, To Continue until August 3, 2019 Limited-period Positions Expiring in June 2019 (H.P. 1310) (L.D. 1840)
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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