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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Second Regular Session - Sixteenth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
16th Legislative Day
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Bill Thomas, Birch Harbor Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Elizabeth and Benjamin Thomas, Birch Harbor.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 27, 2020.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 762)
JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER THE SAFETY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WORKING IN MAINE'S LOBSTER INDUSTRY
WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the Second Regular Session, most respectfully present and petition the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as follows:
WHEREAS, the men and women who work in the Maine lobster industry are constantly at risk of injury and loss of life; and
WHEREAS, the safety of these workers must be the primary concern of all government agencies that regulate the ocean; and
WHEREAS, the Maine lobster industry has made many changes to help protect the right whale; and
WHEREAS, no right whales have been killed by Maine lobster gear and deaths in 2019 were predominantly by ship strikes in Canadian waters or in one instance due to Canadian fishing gear entanglements; and
WHEREAS, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has stated that right whales likely are not traveling in the waters in which Maine lobster fishing occurs; and
WHEREAS, the proposal to modify the existing Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will not save any right whales in Maine waters but will put the lives of workers in the Maine lobster industry at great risk; and
WHEREAS, the lobster industry is one of Maine's core traditional natural resource industries and has employed generations of Maine's citizens; and
WHEREAS, the lobster industry contributes $1.5 billion to Maine's economy and entire communities depend upon the work that the lobster industry provides; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully urge and request that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration take the lives of the men and women of the Maine lobster industry into account in the agency's decision making and understand that the agency's proposed changes to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan will not save one right whale in Maine waters but will put many human lives in danger; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, to the President of the United States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, to Dr. Neil Jacobs, acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, and to each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 359)
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
February 27, 2020
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President of the Senate
The Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House of Representatives
129th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy Utilities and Technology from its review and evaluation of the Office of the Public Advocate under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
The committee finds that the Office of the Public Advocate is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Senator Mark W. Lawrence
Senate Chair
S/Representative Seth A. Berry
House Chair
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 360)
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
February 27, 2020
The Honorable Troy Jackson
President of the Senate
The Honorable Sarah Gideon
Speaker of the House of Representatives
129th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:
Please accept this letter as the report of the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary from its review and evaluation of the Office of the Attorney General under the State Government Evaluation Act, Title 3 Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35.
The committee finds that the Office of the Attorney General is operating within its statutory authority.
Sincerely,
S/Senator Mike Carpenter
Senate Chair
S/Representative Donna Bailey
House Chair
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 356)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 3, 2020
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 February 27, 2020
The Honorable William Schneider of Durham and Dennis Marble of Hampden for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
Pursuant to Title I MRSA §1002, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.
on February 28, 2020
Thomas J. Zuke of Saco for reappointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors.
Pursuant to Title 23, MRSA §1964-A, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.
Miles Unobsky Theeman of Bangor, Robert D. Somerville of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Captain Wendy L. Morrison of Dickinson, TX for reappointment to the Board of Trustees Maine Maritime Academy.
Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, these reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Paul Mercer of Penobscot and Wayne Allen Norton of Gorham for appointment to the Board of Trustees Maine Maritime Academy.
Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Ashley A. Porter of Cutler for appointment as Student Trustee to the Board of Trustees Maine Maritime Academy.
Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 357)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 3, 2020
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, Representative Pierce of Falmouth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 720 An Act Regarding Maine's Adult Use Marijuana Law
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 358)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 3, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
L.D. 1250 An Act To Prohibit Sexual Harassment as a Subject Matter of Mandatory Arbitration in Employment Contracts
L.D. 1976 An Act To Help Retain School Bus Drivers
L.D. 2015 An Act To Provide for Leave from Work for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
Transportation
L.D. 1034 An Act To Provide Revenue To Fix and Rebuild Maine's Transportation Infrastructure
L.D. 1987 Resolve, To Exempt Truck Drivers Transporting Live Lobsters from Certain Hours-of-service Restrictions
Veterans and Legal Affairs
L.D. 1432 An Act To Improve the Adult Use Marijuana Laws
L.D. 1444 An Act To Make the Distance to Schools for Marijuana Establishments Consistent with the Liquor Laws
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 964)
THE MAINE SENATE
129TH LEGISLATURE
February 27, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
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 Education and Cultural Affairs, Anna Perna of Holden for reappointment to the School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Support Farmland Preservation by Allowing the Siting of Solar Energy Installations on Land Enrolled in the Farm and Open Space Tax Law Program"
(H.P. 1517) (L.D. 2127)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HICKMAN of Winthrop, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: DILL of Penobscot.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
(3-2) Representative HICKMAN for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 348: On Farm Raising, Slaughter and Processing of Less Than 1,000 Ready-to-Cook Whole Poultry Carcasses, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1518) (L.D. 2128)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
Office of the Treasurer of State
(3-3) Representative MARTIN for the Office of the Treasurer of State pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 104: Certain Payments Not Immediate, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Office of the Treasurer of State (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1521) (L.D. 2132)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Robert MacKenzie, of Kennebunk, chief of the Kennebunk Police Department, who has received the Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award from the Maine Chiefs of Police Association for his work in the field of substance use disorder. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1079)
(5-2) New Canada Public Works, in New Canada, which has received the 2019 Workmanship Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in keeping roads and streets maintained and beautified. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1080)
(5-3) Fort Kent Public Works, in Fort Kent, which has received the 2019 Workmanship Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in keeping roads and streets maintained and beautified. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1081)
(5-4) Portage Lake Public Works, in Portage Lake, which has received the 2019 Workmanship Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in keeping roads and streets maintained and beautified. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1082)
(5-5) St. Agatha Public Works, in St. Agatha, which has received the 2019 Workmanship Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in keeping roads and streets maintained and beautified. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1083)
(5-6) Pelletier's Florist, Greenhouse and Garden Center, in Fort Kent, which has received the 2019 Member of the Year Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its steadfast commitment to its employees and for its involvement with and unwavering support of the greater Fort Kent area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1084)
(5-7) Meagan Plourde, of Fort Kent, who has received the 2019 Director's Service Appreciation Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for her dedicated and outstanding service towards the betterment of the chamber. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1085)
(5-8) Bogan Books, in Fort Kent, which has received the 2019 Small Business Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its unique contribution to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1086)
(5-9) WFKTV - Channel 4, in Fort Kent, which has received the 2019 Community Spirit Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for keeping people connected and informed. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1087)
(5-10) Albert's Jewelry and Awards, in Fort Kent, which has received the 2019 Heritage Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its long-standing presence and contributions to the area communities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1088)
(5-11) Frenchville Public Works, in Frenchville, which has received the 2019 Workmanship Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in keeping roads and streets maintained and beautified. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1089)
(5-12) Parker Deprey, of Caribou, a student at Caribou High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who has been named the 2020 Bangor Daily News William C. Warner Award Winner as the Class B North Tournament's Most Valuable Player. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1090)
(5-13) Dona Saucier, of Frenchville, Executive Director of the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, who has received the 2019 President's Award from the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1091)
(5-14) the Lewiston High School Girls Hockey Team, which won the State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 866)
Presented by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative BROOKS of Lewiston, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
(5-15) Orean Getchell Dionne, of Brunswick, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on March 26, 2020. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 867)
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
(5-16) William Carrolton, of Bath, a student at Morse High School and a member of the boys indoor track team, who won the State Class B Shot Put Title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 868)
Presented by Representative PAULHUS of Bath.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-17) Caden Frost, of Standish, a sophomore at Bonny Eagle High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class A State Championship in the 106-pound Weight Class for 2020 and finished second in the Class A finals in 2019 as a freshman. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 869)
Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative ORDWAY of Standish.
(5-18) Colby Frost, of Standish, a junior at Bonny Eagle High School and a member of the wrestling team, who won the Class A State Championship in the 126-pound Weight Class for 2020, won the Class A State Championship in 2019 and finished second in the State Finals as a freshman in 2018. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 870)
Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative ORDWAY of Standish.
In Memory of:
(5-19) Julie Drinkwater Landwehr, of Camden. Mrs. Landwehr had a fulfilling career as a hairdresser. She was a fixture at Eric's Barber Shop in downtown Camden for 35 years and had a very loyal clientele. Mrs. Landwehr, who was a role model for many who dealt with illness and adversity and was known for her everyday acts of kindness, will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 35 years, Peter, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1092)
(5-20) Glen A. Gisel, Sr., of Raymond. Mr. Gisel was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving for over 20 years. He was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America, regularly bringing his Brunswick troop to Camp Hinds in Raymond. After his naval career, he worked as Camp Ranger at Camp Hinds. He also worked as a Raymond school bus driver, volunteered with Raymond Fire and Rescue and was Rescue Captain for nearly 10 years. For more than 20 years, he owned and operated Downeast Sharpening and Small Engine Repair. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Gisel will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Judy, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 865)
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
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Refer to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Pursuant to Joint Order
(6-1) Representative HICKMAN for the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on Bill "An Act Relating To Food, Food Additives or Food Products Containing Hemp or Cannabidiol Derived from Hemp" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1519) (L.D. 2129)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Order 2020, H.P. 1502.
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Refer to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-2) Representative NADEAU for the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on Bill "An Act To Fund Maine's Recreational Trails"
(H.P. 1520) (L.D. 2130)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE pursuant to Resolve 2019, chapter 35, section 1.
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Divided Report
(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Direct Retail Competition for the Supply of Electricity to Residential Consumers"
(S.P. 664) (L.D. 1917)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
FOSTER of Dexter
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
HANLEY of Pittston
RILEY of Jay
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-406) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
KESSLER of South Portland
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regulating Employee Benefit Excess Insurance"
(S.P. 185) (L.D. 598)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
FOLEY of York
GRATWICK of Penobscot
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
BLIER of Buxton
BRENNAN of Portland
FOLEY of Biddeford
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
SWALLOW of Houlton
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-404) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BROOKS of Lewiston
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-403) on Bill "An Act To Update the Maine Insurance Code"
(S.P. 596) (L.D. 1764)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
FOLEY of York
GRATWICK of Penobscot
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
BLIER of Buxton
BRENNAN of Portland
BROOKS of Lewiston
FOLEY of Biddeford
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MELARAGNO of Auburn
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
MORRIS of Turner
SWALLOW of Houlton
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-403).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-401) on Bill "An Act To Facilitate Dental Treatment for Children"
(S.P. 677) (L.D. 1975)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
FOLEY of York
GRATWICK of Penobscot
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
BLIER of Buxton
BRENNAN of Portland
BROOKS of Lewiston
FOLEY of Biddeford
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MELARAGNO of Auburn
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
SWALLOW of Houlton
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-402) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
MORRIS of Turner
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-401).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-397) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Reporting of Grassroots Lobbying"
(S.P. 640) (L.D. 1868)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
STROM of Pittsfield
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representative:
ANDREWS of Paris
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-397).
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(6-8) Seven Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-391) on Bill "An Act To Define the Term 'Caucus Political Action Committee'"
(S.P. 654) (L.D. 1902)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
COOPER of Yarmouth
HANINGTON of Lincoln
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
STROM of Pittsfield
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-392) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ACKLEY of Monmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-391).
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-701) on Bill "An Act To Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 141) (L.D. 178)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
DRINKWATER of Milford
FARNSWORTH of Portland
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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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. 205) (L.D. 689) Bill "An Act Regarding Temporary Signs Related to an Event That Are Placed in the Public Right-of-way" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-393)
(7-2) (S.P. 539) (L.D. 1662) Bill "An Act To Save Lives by Establishing the Low Barrier Opioid Treatment Response Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-398)
(7-3) (S.P. 604) (L.D. 1788) Bill "An Act To Eliminate Online Burn Permit Fees for All Areas of the State" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-395)
(7-4) (S.P. 638) (L.D. 1866) Bill "An Act To Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed Insurance Producers" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-399)
(7-5) (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1870) Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Lighthouse Trust Registration Plate" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-394)
(7-6) (S.P. 712) (L.D. 2022) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for Capital Improvements and Equipment for Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-396)
(7-7) (S.P. 715) (L.D. 2025) Bill "An Act To Authorize Emergency Medical Services Personnel To Provide Treatment within Their Scope of Practice in a Hospital Setting with the Permission of the Hospital" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-400)
(7-8) (S.P. 732) (L.D. 2062) Bill "An Act To Amend the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board Laws Regarding Registered Equipment" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-390)
(7-9) (H.P. 1463) (L.D. 2059) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Provision for Care of Infants after Birth" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-10) (H.P. 136) (L.D. 173) Bill "An Act To Promote Economic Development and Critical Communications for Family Farms, Businesses and Residences by Strategic Public Investment in High-speed Internet" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-698)
(7-11) (H.P. 1291) (L.D. 1813) Resolve, To Ensure Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-702)
(7-12) (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 1906) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Composition of the Shellfish Advisory Council" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-697)
(7-13) (H.P. 1401) (L.D. 1957) Bill "An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-704)
(7-14) (H.P. 1445) (L.D. 2035) Bill "An Act To Modify Teacher Certification Expiration Dates for Teachers Who Use Family Medical Leave" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-703)
(7-15) (H.P. 1450) (L.D. 2039) Bill "An Act To Provide for Judicial Review in Compliance with the Federal Legislation Known as the Family First Prevention Services Act" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-700)
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Acts
(10-1) An Act To Create the Cabinet on Aging
(H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1733)
(C. "A" H-682)
(10-2) An Act To Amend the Qualifications for the State Nuclear Safety Inspector
(S.P. 724) (L.D. 2051)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
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. 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)
(C. "A" H-230)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1322 on June 20, 2019.
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
2. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food
(H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
(C. "A" H-430; H. "A" H-541)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1322 on June 20, 2019.
TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
3. Joint Order To Recall L.D. 852 from the Legislative Files to the House
(H.P. 1420)
TABLED - January 8, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE (2/3 Vote Required).
4. An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts
(H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1426)
(C. "A" H-582)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
5. An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts
(H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1698)
(C. "A" H-552)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Winter Harbor
(HLS 820)
TABLED - February 4, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Claude Thomas, of Unity
(HLS 825)
TABLED - February 6, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of John Sherman Appleby, Sr., of Lubec
(HLS 855)
TABLED - February 25, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of the Honorable James J. Campbell, Sr., of West Newfield
(HLS 864)
TABLED - February 27, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2020
State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
Refer to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs
Pursuant to Resolve
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on Bill "An Act To Correct Errors, Inconsistencies and Conflicts in and To Revise the State's Liquor Laws"
(S.P. 766) (L.D. 2131)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Resolve 2019, chapter 15, section 3.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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