2nd Legislative Day

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

           Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

           Prayer by Reverend Jane Field, Maine Council of Churches, Portland.

           National Anthem by David Young, Raymond.

           Pledge of Allegiance.

           Doctor of the day, Charles Pattavina, M.D., Winterport.

           Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

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COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 10)

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE

SECRETARY OF STATE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148

December 3, 2018

Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Speaker Gideon,

The following is a summary of the results of the November 6, 2018 Referendum Election, which were submitted to the Governor on November 26, 2018.

Question 1:  Citizen Initiative

Number of Votes in Favor                                                            235,679

Number of Votes Opposed                                                           398,819

Question 2:  Bond Issue

Number of Votes in Favor                                                            344,507

Number of Votes Opposed                                                           286,248

Question 3:  Bond Issue

Number of Votes in Favor                                                            427,357

Number of Votes Opposed                                                          203,780

Question 4:  Bond Issue

Number of Votes in Favor                                                            340,743

Number of Votes Opposed                                                           288,455

Question 5:  Bond Issue

Number of Votes in Favor                                                            410,288

Number of Votes Opposed                                                           221,947

Sincerely,

S/Matthew Dunlap

Secretary of State

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           (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 12)

STATE OF MAINE

Office of the Secretary of State

January 2, 2019

To the Speaker of the House in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature:

I, MATTHEW DUNLAP, Secretary of State, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Maine, having tabulated the returns of the votes cast for Governor at the General Election held on the sixth day of November in the year two thousand and eighteen;

REPORT AS FOLLOWS; that Janet T. Mills, having received a plurality of the votes cast, appears to have been elected Governor of the State of Maine:

General Election – November 6, 2018

Governor

           Teresea M. Hayes

           Buckfield

           Independent

           Janet T. Mills

           Farmington

           Democrat

           Shawn H. Moody

           Gorham

           Republican

           Others

I, MATTHEW DUNLAP, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the foregoing report is a true tabulation of the votes cast for Governor at the General Election, as reported to me on the returns from the cities, towns and plantations of the State.

S/Matthew Dunlap

Secretary of State

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           (2-3)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 13)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

TO:          Honorable Robert B. Hunt

                 Clerk of the House

FROM:     S/Sara Gideon

                 Speaker of the House

DATE:      December 21, 2018

RE:           Committee Appointments

                 129th Legislature

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1(I)(a), I have made the following appointments to the various Joint Standing Committees:

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Craig V. Hickman, Chair (D-Winthrop)

David Harold McCrea (D-Fort Fairfield)

Margaret M. O'Neil (D-Saco)

Chloe S. Maxmin (D-Nobleboro)

Tiffany Roberts-Lovell (D-South Berwick)

MaryAnne Kinney (R-Knox)*

Thomas H. Skolfield (R-Weld)

Randall C. Hall (R-Wilton)

Theodore Joseph Kryzak, Jr. (R-Acton)

William D. Pluecker (I-Warren)

Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Drew Gattine, Chair (D-Westbrook)

John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake)

Brian L. Hubbell (D-Bar Harbor)

Erik C. Jorgensen (D-Portland)

Michelle Dunphy (D-Old Town)

Teresa S. Pierce (D-Falmouth)

H. Sawin Millett, Jr. (R-Waterford)*

Dennis L. Keschl (R-Belgrade)

Nathan J. Wadsworth (R-Hiram)

Amy Bradstreet Arata (R-New Gloucester)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Charlotte Warren, Chair (D-Hallowell)

Janice E. Cooper (D-Yarmouth)

Pinny Beebe Center (D-Rockland)

Lois Galgay Reckitt (D-South Portland)

Victoria E. Morales (D-South Portland)

Braden Sharpe (D-Durham)

Richard A. Pickett (R-Dixfield)*

Patrick W. Corey (R-Windham)

Chris A. Johansen (R-Monticello)

Danny Edward Costain (R-Plymouth)

Education and Cultural Affairs

Victoria P. Kornfield, Chair (D-Bangor)

Michael F. Brennan (D-Portland)

Richard R. Farnsworth (D-Portland)

David Harold McCrea (D-Fort Fairfield)

Janice S. Dodge (D-Belfast)

Henry L. Ingwersen (D-Arundel)

Heidi H. Sampson (R-Alfred)*

Gary A. Drinkwater (R-Milford)

Justin Fecteau (R-Augusta)

Shelley Rudnicki (R-Fairfield)

Energy, Utilities and Technology

Seth A. Berry, Chair (D-Bowdoinham)

Deane Rykerson (D-Kittery)

Christina Riley (D-Jay)

Christopher James Caiazzo (D-Scarborough)

Victoria W. Doudera (D-Camden)

Nicole Grohoski (D-Ellsworth)

Christopher J. Kessler (D-South Portland)

Jeffery P. Hanley (R-Pittston)*

Chad Wayne Grignon (R-Athens)

Steven D. Foster (R-Dexter)

Environment and Natural Resources

Ralph L. Tucker, Chair (D-Brunswick)

Michael G. Devin (D-Newcastle)

Jessica L. Fay (D-Raymond)

Stanley Paige Zeigler, Jr. (D-Montville)

Lori K. Gramlich (D-Old Orchard Beach)

Daniel J. Hobbs (D-Wells)

Richard H. Campbell (R-Orrington)*

Peter A. Lyford (R-Eddington)

Thomas H. Skolfield (R-Weld)

Chris A. Johansen (R-Monticello)

Health and Human Services

Patricia Hymanson, Chair (D-York)

Margaret Craven (D-Lewiston)

Anne C. Perry (D-Calais)

Colleen M. Madigan (D-Waterville)

Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland)

Michele Meyer (D-Eliot)

Holly B. Stover (D-Boothbay)

Beth A. O'Connor (R-Berwick)*

Kathy Irene Javner (R-Chester)

Abigail W. Griffin (R-Levant)

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Denise A. Tepler, Chair (D-Topsham)

Michael F. Brennan (D-Portland)

Anne Marie Mastraccio (D-Sanford)

Heidi E. Brooks (D-Lewiston)

Gina M. Melaragno (D-Auburn)

Victoria Foley (D-Biddeford)

Dwayne W. Prescott (R-Waterboro)*

Mark John Blier (R-Buxton)

Joshua Morris (R-Turner)

Gregory Lewis Swallow (R-Houlton)

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Catherine M. Nadeau, Chair (D-Winslow)

John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake)

Roland Danny Martin (D-Sinclair)

Jessica L. Fay (D-Raymond)

Stanley Paige Zeigler, Jr. (D-Montville)

H. Scott Landry, Jr. (D-Farmington)

Paul A. Stearns (R-Guilford)*

Lester S. Ordway (R-Standish)

Timothy S. Theriault (R-China)

Richard G. Mason (R-Lisbon)

Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Commerce

Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, Chair (D-Brunswick)

James R. Handy (D-Lewiston)

Jennifer L. DeChant (D-Bath)

Dale J. Denno (D-Cumberland)

Shawn A. Babine (D-Scarborough)

W. Edward Crockett (D-Portland)

Joel R. Stetkis (R-Canaan)*

Susan M. W. Austin (R-Gray)

Matthew A. Harrington (R-Sanford)

Norman E. Higgins (I-Dover Foxcroft)

Rena D. Newell (the Passamaquoddy Tribe)

Judiciary

Donna Bailey, Chair (D-Saco)

Christopher W. Babbidge (D-Kennebunk)

Barbara A. Cardone (D-Bangor)

Lois Galgay Reckitt (D-South Portland)

Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland)

Thom Harnett (D-Gardiner)

David G. Haggan (R-Hampden)*

Richard T. Bradstreet (R-Vassalboro)

John DeVeau (R-Caribou)

Jeffrey Evangelos (I-Friendship)

Labor and Housing

Michael A. Sylvester, Chair (D-Portland)

Ann E. Peoples (D-Westbrook)

Deane Rykerson (D-Kittery)

Donna R. Doore (D-Augusta)

Anne M. Carney (D-Cape Elizabeth)

Scott W. Cuddy (D-Winterport)

Richard T. Bradstreet (R-Vassalboro)*

Susan M. W. Austin (R-Gray)

Lawrence E. Lockman (R-Amherst)

Joshua Morris (R-Turner)

Marine Resources

Joyce "Jay" McCreight, Chair (D-Harpswell)

Michael G. Devin (D-Newcastle)

Robert W. Alley, Sr. (D-Beals)

Lydia C. Blume (D-York)

Allison Hepler (D-Woolwich)

Genevieve McDonald (D-Stonington)

Billy Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor)*

William R. Tuell (R-East Machias)

Sherman H. Hutchins (R-Penobscot)

Kathy Irene Javner (R-Chester)

State and Local Government

Roland Danny Martin, Chair (D-Sinclair)

Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham)

Arthur C. Verow (D-Brewer)

Sarah Pebworth (D-Blue Hill)

Roger E. Reed (R-Carmel)*

Frances M. Head (R-Bethel)

MaryAnne Kinney (R-Knox)

William R. Tuell (R-East Machias)

Jeffrey Evangelos (I-Friendship)

Walter N. Riseman (I-Harrison)

Taxation

Ryan Tipping, Chair (D-Orono)

Stephen S. Stanley (D-Medway)

Maureen Fitzgerald Terry (D-Gorham)

Kristen Sarah Cloutier (D-Lewiston)

Diane M. Denk (D-Kennebunk)

Ann Higgins Matlack (D-St. George)

Donald G. Marean (R-Hollis)*

Bruce A. Bickford (R-Auburn)

Philip A. Curtis (R-Madison)

Theodore Joseph Kryzak, Jr. (R-Acton)

Transportation

Andrew J. McLean, Chair (D-Gorham)

Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham)

Betty A. Austin (D-Skowhegan)

Benjamin T. Collings (D-Portland)

Bettyann W. Sheats (D-Auburn)

Bruce A. White (D-Waterville)

Michael D. Perkins (R-Oakland)*

Richard M. Cebra (R-Naples)

Dustin Michael White (R-Washburn)

Thomas H. Martin, Jr. (R-Greene)

Veterans and Legal Affairs

John C. Schneck, Chair (D-Bangor)

Janice E. Cooper (D-Yarmouth)

Craig V. Hickman (D-Winthrop)

Brian L. Hubbell (D-Bar Harbor)

Joyce "Jay" McCreight (D-Harpswell)

Scott Walter Strom (R-Pittsfield)*

Sheldon Mark Hanington (R-Lincoln)

John Andrews (R-Paris)

Josanne C. Dolloff (R-Rumford)

Kent Ackley (C-Monmouth)

*Ranking Republican Member

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           (2-4)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 14)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 354, I have appointed the following members to the Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules:

Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules

Matt W. Moonen, Chair (D-Portland)

John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake)

Christopher W. Babbidge (D-Kennebunk)

Harold Trey L. Stewart, III (R-Presque Isle)*

Joel R. Stetkis (R-Canaan)

*Ranking Republican Member

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-5)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 15)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have appointed the following members to the Government Oversight Committee:

Government Oversight Committee

Anne Marie Mastraccio, Chair (D-Sanford)

Jennifer L. DeChant (D-Bath)

Margaret M. O'Neil (D-Saco)

Kathleen R. J. Dillingham (R-Oxford)*

H. Sawin Millett, Jr. (R-Waterford)

Amy Bradstreet Arata (R-New Gloucester)

*Ranking Republican Member

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-6)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 16)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (J), I have made the following appointments to the Standing Committees of the House:

Bills in the Second Reading

Jessica L. Fay, Chair (D-Raymond)

Erik C. Jorgensen (D-Portland)

Catherine M. Nadeau (D-Winslow)

Deane Rykerson (D-Kittery)

Thomas H. Skolfield (R-Weld)*

Dwayne W. Prescott (R-Waterboro)

William R. Tuell (R-East Machias)

Richard G. Mason (R-Lisbon)

Elections

Ryan M. Fecteau, Chair (D-Biddeford)

Margaret Craven (D-Lewiston)

Seth A. Berry (D-Bowdoinham)

Janice E. Cooper (D-Yarmouth)

Dustin Michael White (R-Washburn)*

MaryAnne Kinney (R-Knox)

Joel R. Stetkis (R-Canaan)

John Andrews (R-Paris)

Engrossed Bills

Pinny Beebe Center, Chair (D-Rockland)

Betty A. Austin (D-Skowhegan)

Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland)

Henry L. Ingwersen (D-Arundel)

Susan M. W. Austin (R-Gray)*

Roger E. Reed (R-Carmel)

Dwayne W. Prescott (R-Waterboro)

William D. Pluecker (I-Warren)

Ethics

Ryan M. Fecteau, Chair (D-Biddeford)

Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham)

Anne C. Perry (D-Calais)

Victoria E. Morales (D-South Portland)

Nathan J. Wadsworth (R-Hiram)*

Philip A. Curtis (R-Madison)

Timothy S. Theriault (R-China)

Heidi H. Sampson (R-Alfred)

Leaves of Absence

Richard R. Farnsworth, Chair (D-Portland)

Teresa S. Pierce (D-Falmouth)

Christopher James Caiazzo (D-Scarborough)

Chloe S. Maxmin (D-Nobleboro)

Sheldon Mark Hanington (R-Lincoln)*

Richard M. Cebra (R-Naples)

Lester S. Ordway (R-Standish)

Josanne C. Dolloff (R-Rumford)

Rules and Business of the House

The Speaker, Ex Officio

Matt W. Moonen (D-Portland)

Kathleen R. J. Dillingham (R-Oxford)

Harold Trey L. Stewart, III (R-Presque Isle)

*Ranking Republican Member

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-7)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 17)

SENATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have made the following appointments to various Joint Standing Committees.

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

James F. Dill, Chair (D-Penobscot)

G. William Diamond (D-Cumberland)

Russell Black (R-Franklin)

Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Catherine E. Breen, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Linda F. Sanborn (D-Cumberland)

James M. Hamper (R-Oxford)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Susan A. Deschambault, Chair (D-York)

Michael E. Carpenter (D-Aroostook)

Kimberley C. Rosen (R-Penobscot)

Education and Cultural Affairs

Rebecca J. Millett, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Everett Brownie Carson (D-Cumberland)

Matthew Pouliot (R-Kennebec)

Energy, Utilities and Technology

Mark W. Lawrence, Chair (D-York)

David R. Miramant (D-Knox)

David Woodsome (R-York)

Environment and Natural Resources

Everett Brownie Carson, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Justin M. Chenette (D-York)

Robert A. Foley (R-York)

Health and Human Services

Geoffrey M. Gratwick, Chair (D-Penobscot)

Ned Claxton (D-Androscoggin)

Marianne Moore (R-Washington)

Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Commerce

Erin D. Herbig, Chair (D-Waldo)

Rebecca J. Millett (D-Cumberland)

Stacey K. Guerin (R-Penobscot)

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

James F. Dill, Chair (D-Penobscot)

Louis Joseph Luchini (D-Hancock)

Paul T. Davis, Sr. (R-Piscataquis)

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Heather B. Sanborn, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Geoffrey M. Gratwick (D-Penobscot)

Robert A. Foley (R-York)

Judiciary

Michael E. Carpenter, Chair (D-Aroostook)

Shenna Bellows (D-Kennebec)

Lisa M. Keim (R-Oxford)

Labor and Housing

Shenna Bellows, Chair (D-Kennebec)

Mark W. Lawrence (D-York)

Stacey K. Guerin (R-Penobscot)

Marine Resources

David R. Miramant, Chair (D-Knox)

Eloise A. Vitelli (D-Sagadahoc)

Dana L. Dow (R-Lincoln)

State and Local Government

Ned Claxton, Chair (D-Androscoggin)

Susan A. Deschambault (D-York)

Paul T. Davis, Sr. (R-Piscataquis)

Taxation

Benjamin M. Chipman, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Heather B. Sanborn (D-Cumberland)

Matthew Pouliot (R-Kennebec)

Transportation

G. William Diamond, Chair (D-Cumberland)

Benjamin M. Chipman (D-Cumberland)

Bradlee Thomas Farrin (R-Somerset)

Veterans and Legal Affairs

Louis Joseph Luchini, Chair (D-Hancock)

Erin D. Herbig (D-Waldo)

Scott W. Cyrway (R-Kennebec)

Sincerely,

S/Troy Dale Jackson

President of the Senate

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           (2-8)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 18)

SENATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 354, I have made the following appointments to the Committee on Joint Rules:

Senator Nathan L. Libby of Androscoggin, Chair

Senator Eloise A. Vitelli of Sagadahoc

Senator Michael E. Carpenter of Aroostook

Senator Dana L. Dow of Lincoln

Senator Jeffrey L. Timberlake of Androscoggin

Sincerely,

S/Troy Dale Jackson

President of the Senate

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           (2-9)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 19)

SENATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have made the following appointments to the Government Oversight Committee:

Justin M. Chenette, Chair (D-York)

Linda F. Sanborn (D-Cumberland)

Nathan L. Libby (D-Androscoggin)

Paul T. Davis, Sr. (R-Piscataquis)

Lisa M. Keim (R-Oxford)

Jeffrey L. Timberlake (R-Androscoggin)

Sincerely,

S/Troy Dale Jackson

President of the Senate

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           (2-10)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 20)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

December 10, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52-C, I am rescinding my appointment of Rebecca Smith of Brunswick, as a member of the public with demonstrated expertise and credentials in public health policy, and pleased to appoint the following individual to serve on the Marijuana Advisory Commission, effective immediately:

Scott M. Gagnon of Gray, Director of Operations for AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, as a member of the public with demonstrated expertise and credentials in public health policy.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-11)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 22)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

December 21, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA, Part 1, Ch. 1-A, §11.4-A2, I am pleased to appoint the following legislators to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission:

Representative Craig V. Hickman of Winthrop to seat 4, as Chair

Representative Stephen S. Stanley of Medway to seat 5

Representative Kathleen R. J. Dillingham of Oxford to seat 6

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-12)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 11)

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE

SECRETARY OF STATE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148

December 18, 2018

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Please find enclosed certified copies of the final results from the November 6, 2018 General and Referendum Elections.

Tabulations showing the results with municipal and county totals are posted on the Secretary of State's web site here:

http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/results/index.html

Sincerely,

S/Matthew Dunlap

Secretary of State

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           (2-13)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 21)

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

December 11, 2018

Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President

Maine State Senate

Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker

Maine House of Representatives

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:

Pursuant to 3 MRSA, §1000, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation is pleased to submit its final report on tax expenditure review. Copies of the full report have been distributed to committees or individuals as directed by law and copies have been placed on file with the Law and Legislative Reference Library.  Others may access the full report on-line through the website of the Office of Fiscal and Program Review at http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/2571.

Sincerely,

S/Senator Dana L. Dow

Senate Chair

S/Representative Ryan D. Tipping

House Chair

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

           (3-1)  Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Design and Construction of a New Fish Hatchery and To Improve Hatchery Infrastructure"

(H.P. 13)  (L.D. 12)

Sponsored by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.

           (3-2)  Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Infrastructure To Address Sea Level Rise"

(H.P. 17)  (L.D. 16)

Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLUME of York, DEVIN of Newcastle, DOUDERA of Camden, DUNPHY of Old Town, FECTEAU of Biddeford, JORGENSEN of Portland, PIERCE of Falmouth.

           Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-3)  Bill "An Act To Ensure Proper Prosecution of Crimes Involving Domestic Violence and Enhance Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 19)  (L.D. 18)

Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham.

           Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-4)  Bill "An Act To Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students"

(H.P. 15)  (L.D. 14)

Sponsored by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.

Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.

           Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-5)  Bill "An Act To Allow Microgrids That Are in the Public Interest"

(H.P. 14)  (L.D. 13)

Sponsored by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle.

           Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-6)  Bill "An Act To Provide Coverage for Abortion Services for MaineCare Members"

(H.P. 21)  (L.D. 20)

Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRYANT of Windham, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FOLEY of Biddeford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.

           (3-7)  Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Certain Populations"

(H.P. 22)  (L.D. 21)

Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BABINE of Scarborough, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRYANT of Windham, DENK of Kennebunk, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FOLEY of Biddeford, STOVER of Boothbay.

           Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-8)  Bill "An Act To Require Notification of Proposed Rate Increases for Long-term Care Policies"

(H.P. 6)  (L.D. 5)

Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.

Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, DOORE of Augusta, FOLEY of Biddeford, Senators: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

           Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-9)  Bill "An Act To Enhance and Increase the Availability of Mental Health Providers in Maine" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 4)  (L.D. 3)

Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HEPLER of Woolwich, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, Senator: HERBIG of Waldo.

           (3-10)  Bill "An Act To Provide for Municipalities To Allow Grocery Stores up to 10,000 Square Feet To Open on Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 16)  (L.D. 15)

Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox.

Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: HANINGTON of Lincoln, MORRIS of Turner, NADEAU of Winslow.

           Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND COMMERCE suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-11)  Bill "An Act To Allow and Recognize a Legal Name Change upon Marriage"

(H.P. 9)  (L.D. 8)

Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco.

Cosponsored by Representative: DENK of Kennebunk.

           (3-12)  Bill "An Act To Increase Juror Compensation"

(H.P. 10)  (L.D. 9)

Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco.

Cosponsored by Representative: CARDONE of Bangor, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York.

           Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-13)  Bill "An Act To Encourage Applied Shellfish Research"

(H.P. 5)  (L.D. 4)

Sponsored by Representative ALLEY of Beals.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

           Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-14)  Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Home Accessibility Tax Credit"

(H.P. 7)  (L.D. 6)

Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.

Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South Portland, STANLEY of Medway, TERRY of Gorham, TIPPING of Orono, VEROW of Brewer.

           (3-15)  Bill "An Act To Exempt from Taxation Sales to Small Nonprofit Organizations"

(H.P. 23)  (L.D. 22)

Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, NADEAU of Winslow.

           Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-16)  Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Chester the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Bridge

(H.P. 8)  (L.D. 7)

Sponsored by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.

Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, PICKETT of Dixfield, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DILL of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, POULIOT of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock.

           (3-17)  Bill "An Act To Provide That Inspections of New Motor Vehicles Are Valid for 2 Years"

(H.P. 11)  (L.D. 10)

Sponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples.

           (3-18)  Resolve, Designating a Portion of Route 1 in Downeast Maine the Hannah and Rebecca Weston Trail

(H.P. 18)  (L.D. 17)

Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HANINGTON of Lincoln, JAVNER of Chester, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South Portland.

           (3-19)  Bill "An Act To Require Public School Buses To Be Equipped with School Bus Crossing Arms"

(H.P. 20)  (L.D. 19)

Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.

Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, KORNFIELD of Bangor, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PIERCE of Falmouth, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock.

           Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-20)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Acceptance of Maine Clean Election Act Campaign Contributions on State Websites"

(H.P. 12)  (L.D. 11)

Sponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples.

           Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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Pursuant to Statute
Maine Milk Commission

           (3-21)  Representative HICKMAN for the Maine Milk Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 26: Producer Margins, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Milk Commission (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 25)  (L.D. 24)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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Pursuant to Statute
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices

           (3-22)  Representative SCHNECK for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 24)  (L.D. 23)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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Pursuant to Statute
Government Oversight Committee

           (3-23)  Representative MASTRACCIO for the Government Oversight Committee pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 997, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee Regarding Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Reporting Requirements"

(H.P. 26)  (L.D. 25)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019

State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 1

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 8)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:00 in the morning.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 2

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 9)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the returns of votes for the Governor, given in the several cities, towns and plantations of the State for the political years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, be referred to a Joint Select Committee of seven on the part of the Senate, with such as the House may join.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

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           (1-2)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 12)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that a Committee of three on the part of the Senate, with such as the House may join, be appointed to wait upon the Honorable Janet T. Mills and inform her that she has been duly elected Governor of the State of Maine for the political years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 3

COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 25)

SENATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

January 2, 2019

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

In compliance with Joint Order (S.P. 12), I am pleased to appoint the following members to inform the Honorable Janet T. Mills that she has been duly elected Governor of the State of Maine for the political years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Senator Rebecca J. Millett of Cumberland, Chair

Senator Eloise A. Vitelli of Sagadahoc

Senator Russell Black of Franklin

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

S/Troy D. Jackson

President of the Senate

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 4

COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 26)

SENATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

January 2, 2019

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

In compliance with Joint Order (S.P. 9), I am pleased to appoint the following members to the Gubernatorial Vote Committee:

Senator Louis J. Luchini of Hancock, Chair

Senator Erin D. Herbig of Waldo

Senator Ned Claxton of Androscoggin

Senator Susan A. Deschambault of York

Senator Paul T. Davis of Piscataquis

Senator Scott W. Cyrway of Kennebec

Senator Marianne Moore of Washington

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

S/Troy D. Jackson

President of the Senate

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 5

COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 24)

STATE OF MAINE

129TH LEGISLATURE

JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE

ON GUBERNATORIAL VOTE

January 2, 2019

Honorable Troy D. Jackson

President of the Senate

Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:

The Joint Select Committee of the One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature on returns of votes for Governor given in the several cities, towns, and plantations of this State for the political years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 has attended to its duty and asks leave to report that the tabulation of the return of votes cast for Governor at the General Election held on November 6, 2018 as reported by the Secretary of State Dunlap, is a true and accurate account.

Sincerely,

S/Senator Louis J. Luchini

Senate Chair

S/Representative John C. Schneck

House Chair

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

House Supplement No. 6

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  Bill "An Act To Protect Health Care Coverage for Maine Families" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 10)  (L.D. 1)

           (1-2)  Bill "An Act To Increase from $25,000 to $50,000 the Minimum Amount Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies Must Cover for Damage to Property"

(S.P. 11)  (L.D. 2)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.

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