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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

First Regular Session - First Legislative Day

Maine State Seal

The House Calendar

The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives


 

1st Legislative Day

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

 

           Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, the Representatives-Elect to the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature assemble in the House Auditorium at the Augusta Civic Center and are called to Order by ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth, Clerk of the House of the One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature.

 

           Prayer by Honorable Margaret Craven, Lewiston.

 

           National Anthem.

 

           Pledge of Allegiance.

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COMMUNICATION

 

 


 

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

 

                                                           STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

November 24, 2020

 

To Robert B. Hunt, Clerk of the House in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature:

 

I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, pursuant to the provisions of Title 3 MRSA, Section 1, hereby certify that the following are the names and residences of the Representatives-elect to the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature, in accordance with the tabulation submitted to the Governor on November 23, 2020:

 

District 1        Mathieson, Kristi Michele, Kittery

District 2        Meyer, Michele, Eliot

District 3        Blume, Lydia, York

District 4        Hymanson, Patricia, York

District 5        O'Connor, Beth A., Berwick

District 6        Roberts, Tiffany Danielle, South Berwick

District 7        Roche, Timothy M., Wells

District 8        Babbidge, Christopher W., Kennebunk

District 9        Gere, Traci, Kennebunkport

District 10     Parry, Wayne R., Arundel

District 11     Fecteau, Ryan M., Biddeford

District 12     Sheehan, Erin R., Biddeford

District 13     Gramlich, Lori Kathryn, Old Orchard Beach

District 14     Copeland, Lynn H., Saco

District 15     O'Neil, Margaret M., Saco

District 16     Carlow, Nathan Michael, Buxton

District 17     Prescott, Dwayne W., Waterboro

District 18     Tuttle, John L. Jr., Sanford

District 19     Harrington, Matthew Allen, Sanford

District 20     Kryzak, Theodore J. Jr., Acton

District 21     Sampson, Heidi H., Alfred

District 22     Blier, Mark John, Buxton

District 23     Ordway, Lester S., Standish

District 24     Bryant, Mark E., Windham

District 25     Corey, Patrick W., Windham

District 26     Terry, Maureen F., Gorham

District 27     Bailey, Kyle R., Gorham

District 28     Caiazzo, Christopher J., Scarborough

District 29     Warren, Sophia B., Scarborough

District 30     Millett, Rebecca J., Cape Elizabeth

District 31     Reckitt, Lois Galgay, South Portland

District 32     Kessler, Christopher J., South Portland

District 33     Morales, Victoria, South Portland

District 34     Rielly, Morgan J., Westbrook

District 35     Salisbury, Suzanne M., Westbrook

District 36     Brennan, Michael F., Portland

District 37     Lookner, Grayson B., Portland

District 38     Wood, Barbara A., Portland

District 39     Sylvester, Michael, Portland

District 40     Ross, Rachel Talbot, Portland

District 41     Zager, Samuel Lewis, Portland

District 42     Collings, Benjamin T., Portland

District 43     Crockett, W. Edward, Portland

District 44     Pierce, Teresa S., Falmouth

District 45     Moriarty, Stephen W., Cumberland

District 46     Sharpe, Braden K., Durham

District 47     Bell, Arthur L., Yarmouth

District 48     Sachs, Melanie F., Freeport

District 49     Arford, Poppy, Brunswick

District 50     Tucker, Ralph L., Brunswick

District 51     McCreight, Joyce, Harpswell

District 52     Paulhus, Sean C., Bath

District 53     Hepler, Allison L., Woolwich

District 54     Tepler, Denise A., Topsham

District 55     Berry, Seth A., Bowdoinham

District 56     Mason, Richard G., Lisbon

District 57     Martin, Thomas H. Jr., Greene

District 58     Connor, Jonathan M., Lewiston

District 59     Craven, Margaret M., Lewiston

District 60     Cloutier, Kristen Sarah, Lewiston

District 61     Brooks, Heidi Eileen, Lewiston

District 62     Melaragno, Gina M., Auburn

District 63     Bickford, Bruce A., Auburn

District 64     Libby, Laurel D., Auburn

District 65     Arata, Amy B., New Gloucester

District 66     Fay, Jessica L., Raymond

District 67     Austin, Susan M., Gray

District 68     Cebra, Richard M., Naples

District 69     Riseman, Walter N., Harrison

District 70     Wadsworth, Nathan J., Hiram

District 71     Millett, H. Sawin Jr., Waterford

District 72     Dillingham, Kathleen Rose Jackson, Oxford

District 73     Andrews, John E., Paris

District 74     Lyman, Sheila A., Livermore Falls

District 75     Morris, Joshua K., Turner

District 76     Newman, Daniel J., Belgrade

District 77     Perkins, Michael Dana, Oakland

District 78     Nadeau, Cathy R., Winslow

District 79     Theriault, Timothy S., China

District 80     Bradstreet, Richard T., Vassalboro

District 81     Hasenfus, Tavis Rock, Readfield

District 82     Greenwood, Randall Adam, Wales

District 83     Harnett, Thomas A., Gardiner

District 84     Warren, Charlotte M., Hallowell

District 85     Doore, Donna R., Augusta

District 86     Fecteau, Justin Jacob, Augusta

District 87     Hanley, Jeffrey P., Pittston

District 88     Lemelin, Michael H., Chelsea

District 89     Stover, Holly B., Boothbay

District 90     Crafts, Lydia V., Newcastle

District 91     Evangelos, Jeffrey, Friendship

District 92     Matlack, Ann, Saint George

District 93     Geiger, Valli D., Rockland

District 94     Doudera, Victoria W., Camden

District 95     Pluecker, William D., Warren

District 96     Zeigler, Stanley Paige Jr., Montville

District 97     Dodge, Janice S., Belfast

District 98     Cuddy, Scott William, Winterport

District 99     Kinney, MaryAnne, Knox

District 100   Costain, Danny E., Plymouth

District 101   Haggan, David, Hampden

District 102   Griffin, Abigail W., Levant

District 103   Thorne, James E., Carmel

District 104   Foster, Steven D., Dexter

District 105   Stetkis, Joel R., Canaan

District 106   Collamore, Amanda Noelle, Pittsfield

District 107   Poirier, Jennifer L., Skowhegan

District 108   Rudnicki, Shelley J., Fairfield

District 109   White, Bruce A., Waterville

District 110   Madigan, Colleen M., Waterville

District 111   Ducharme, John E. III, Madison

District 112   Skolfield, Thomas H., Weld

District 113   Landry, H. Scott Jr., Farmington

District 114   Hall, Randall C., Wilton

District 115   Dolloff, Josanne, Milton Township

District 116   Pickett, Richard A., Dixfield

District 117   Head, Frances M., Bethel

District 118   Grignon, Chad Wayne, Athens

District 119   Stearns, Paul A., Guilford

District 120   Evans, Richard A., Dover-Foxcroft

District 121   Drinkwater, Gary A., Milford

District 122   Dunphy, Michelle A., Old Town

District 123   Osher, Laurie, Orono

District 124   Perry, Joseph C. Sr., Bangor

District 125   Roeder, Amy J., Bangor

District 126   Supica, Laura D., Bangor

District 127   Cardone, Barbara A., Bangor

District 128   O'Connell, Kevin J.M., Brewer

District 129   Lyford, Peter A., Eddington

District 130   Downes, Kathy L., Bucksport

District 131   Hutchins, Sherman, Penobscot

District 132   Grohoski, Nicole C., Ellsworth

District 133   Pebworth, Sarah A., Blue Hill

District 134   McDonald, Genevieve L., Stonington

District 135   Williams, Lynne A., Bar Harbor

District 136   Faulkingham, William Robert, Winter Harbor

District 137   Carmichael, Meldon H., Greenbush

District 138   Alley, Robert W. Sr., Beals

District 139   Tuell, William R., East Machias

District 140   Perry, Anne C., Calais

District 141   Javner, Kathy, Chester

District 142   Gifford, Jeffery A., Lincoln

District 143   Stanley, Peggy Jo, Medway

District 144   Quint, Tracy L., Hodgdon

District 145   Johansen, Chris A., Monticello

District 146   White, Dustin M., Mars Hill

District 147   Underwood, Joseph F., Presque Isle

District 148   McCrea, David Harold, Fort Fairfield

District 149   Bernard, Susan, Caribou

District 150   Martin, Roland Daniel, Sinclair

District 151   Martin, John L., Eagle Lake

 

In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, given under my hand at Augusta this twenty-fourth day of November in the year Two Thousand and Twenty.

 

S/Matthew Dunlap

Secretary of State

 

 

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THE CALLING OF THE ROLL

 

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           Motion by Representative-Elect PIERCE of Falmouth, that Representative-Elect EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative-Elect MEYER of Eliot, Representative-Elect RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative-Elect FECTEAU of Augusta, Representative-Elect STEARNS of Guilford and Representative-Elect DILLINGHAM of Oxford be appointed a Committee to wait upon the Honorable Andrew M. Mead, Acting Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and inform him that a quorum of the members of the House of Representatives-Elect have assembled in the Hall of the House of Representatives and request his attendance to administer to them the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify them to enter upon the discharge of their official duties.

 

           The Acting Chief Justice, the Honorable Andrew M. Mead, enters and administers to the members-elect and they subscribe the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify them to discharge their official duties.

 

           The Acting Chief Justice retires.

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           Motion by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, that Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative WARREN of Scarborough, Representative AUSTIN of Gray and Representative GIFFORD of Lincoln be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for the Speaker.

 

           Representative FAY of Raymond moves that the name of RYAN M. FECTEAU of Biddeford be placed in nomination for the Speaker of the House.

 

           Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston seconds the motion.

 

           Representative KINNEY of Knox moves that the name of LESTER S. ORDWAY of Standish be placed in nomination for the Speaker of the House.

 

           Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle seconds the motion.

 

           Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease.

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           The Honorable ROBERT B. HUNT, Clerk of the House of the 129th Maine Legislature, administers the necessary oath of office to qualify the Speaker of the House to enter upon the discharge of his official duties.

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           Motion by Representative BELL of Yarmouth, that Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative NADEAU of Winslow and Representative HEAD of Bethel be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for the Clerk of the House.

 

           Representative DUNPHY of Old Town moves that the name of ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth be placed in nomination for the Clerk of the House.

 

           Representative PLUECKER of Warren seconds the motion.

 

           Representative STETKIS of Canaan moves that the name of SHAWN RODERICK of Readfield be placed in nomination for the Clerk of the House.

 

           Representative PARRY of Arundel seconds the motion.

 

           Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease.

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           The Speaker of the House administers the necessary oath of office to qualify the Clerk of the House of the 130th Maine Legislature to enter upon the discharge of his official duties.

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           Motion by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, that Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative THERIAULT of China and Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk be appointed a Committee to receive, sort and count votes for Assistant Clerk of the House.

 

           Representative STOVER of Boothbay moves that the name of JENNIFER E. MCGOWAN of Hallowell be placed in nomination for Assistant Clerk of the House.

 

           Representative MADIGAN of Waterville seconds the motion.

 

           Representative PIERCE of Falmouth moves that nominations cease.

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           The Speaker of the House administers the necessary oaths of office to qualify the Assistant Clerk of the House, the Sergeant-at-Arms and the Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms to enter upon the discharge of their official duties.

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           Motion by Representative CARDONE of Bangor, that Representative CUDDY of Winterport, Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative MARTIN of Greene and Representative STETKIS of Canaan be appointed a Committee to notify the Governor of the organization of the House.

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ORDER

 

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order:  (H.O. 1)

 

           ORDERED, that the House Rules of the 129th Maine House of Representatives are the House Rules of the 130th Maine House of Representatives.

 

 

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COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

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

 

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

November 24, 2020

To the Speaker of the House in the One Hundred and Thirtieth 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 State Representatives at the General Election held on the third day of November in the year Two Thousand and Twenty;

 

REPORT AS FOLLOWS; that the following named persons having received a plurality of the votes cast, appear to have been elected:

 

District 1

Mathieson, Kristi Michele, Kittery                                                                              4,380

 

District 2

Ammons, Dan L., Eliot                                                                                                   2,312

Meyer, Michele, Eliot                                                                                                     3,921

 

District 3

Blume, Lydia, York                                                                                                        5,064

 

District 4

Hymanson, Patricia, York                                                                                              3,659

Leifheit, John J. II, York                                                                                                2,638

 

District 5

Galemmo, Charles, North Berwick                                                                               1,954

O'Connor, Beth A., Berwick                                                                                          3,269

 

District 6

Bailey, Burnell W., South Berwick                                                                              2,468

Roberts, Tiffany Danielle, South Berwick                                                                  3,137

 

District 7

Hobbs, Daniel J., Wells                                                                                                  3,519

Roche, Timothy M., Wells                                                                                             3,725

 

District 8

Babbidge, Christopher W., Kennebunk                                                                       4,310

DiFede, Todd V., Kennebunk                                                                                        2,364

 

District 9

Gere, Traci, Kennebunkport                                                                                          3,432

Seavey, H. Stedman, Kennebunkport                                                                          2,479

 

District 10

Ingwersen, Henry L., Arundel                                                                                       2,966

Parry, Wayne R., Arundel                                                                                              3,222

 

District 11

Fecteau, Ryan M., Biddeford                                                                                        4,113

 

District 12

Keenan, Timothy S., Biddeford                                                                                    1,264

Sheehan, Erin R., Biddeford                                                                                          2,676

 

District 13

Gramlich, Lori Kathryn, Old Orchard Beach                                                              3,383

MacDonald, Sharri K., Old Orchard Beach                                                                 2,721

 

District 14

Copeland, Lynn H., Saco                                                                                               3,880

Sirois, Theodore L., Saco                                                                                               2,234

 

District 15

Chappell, Marc, Saco                                                                                                     2,490

O'Neil, Margaret M., Saco                                                                                              3,447

 

District 16

Carlow, Nathan Michael, Buxton                                                                                 3,173

Durrell, David P., Hollis                                                                                                 2,954

 

District 17

Prescott, Dwayne W., Waterboro                                                                                 3,146

Sanders, Chelsea Ellary, Waterboro                                                                            2,020

 

District 18

Buck, Pamela D., Sanford                                                                                              1,912

Tuttle, John L. Jr., Sanford                                                                                            2,184

 

District 19

Harrington, Matthew Allen, Sanford                                                                            2,626

Kidder, Patricia E., Sanford                                                                                           1,962

 

District 20

Kryzak, Theodore J. Jr., Acton                                                                                     3,412

Lauzon, Daniel J., Lebanon                                                                                           2,062

 

District 21

Krolick, Clifford T., Parsonsfield                                                                                 2,046

Sampson, Heidi H., Alfred                                                                                             3,625

 

District 22

Barden, Michael Thomas III, Limington                                                                         937

Blier, Mark John, Buxton                                                                                              3,076

Fitzgerald, Richard Jude, Buxton                                                                                 1,619

 

District 23

Goodwin, Timothy H., Standish                                                                                    2,315

Ordway, Lester S., Standish                                                                                           3,076

 

District 24

Bryant, Mark E., Windham                                                                                            4,652

 

District 25

Corey, Patrick W., Windham                                                                                         4,351

 

District 26

Terry, Maureen F., Gorham                                                                                           2,928

Vercelli, George L., Gorham                                                                                         2,168

 

District 27

Bailey, Kyle R., Gorham                                                                                                3,734

Densmore, Roger E. III, Gorham                                                                                   2,642

 

District 28

Caiazzo, Christopher J., Scarborough                                                                          5,336

 

District 29

Babine, Shawn A., Scarborough                                                                                   2,331

Rosenblatt, Annalee Z., Scarborough                                                                          1,852

Warren, Sophia B., Scarborough                                                                                  2,561

 

District 30

Millett, Rebecca J., Cape Elizabeth                                                                              4,580

Thompson, Timothy Lee, Cape Elizabeth                                                                   1,965

 

District 31

Reckitt, Lois Galgay, South Portland                                                                           4,921

 

District 32

Kessler, Christopher J., South Portland                                                                       4,097

Walter, Tammy B., Cape Elizabeth                                                                              1,555

 

District 33

Morales, Victoria, South Portland                                                                                3,813

 

District 34

Rielly, Morgan J., Westbrook                                                                                       4,371

 

District 35

Salisbury, Suzanne M., Westbrook                                                                              4,470

 

District 36

Brennan, Michael F., Portland                                                                                      3,633

 

District 37

Lookner, Grayson B., Portland                                                                                     3,686

 

District 38

Wood, Barbara A., Portland                                                                                          5,217

 

District 39

Sylvester, Michael, Portland                                                                                         5,259

 

District 40

Ross, Rachel Talbot, Portland                                                                                       3,885

 

District 41

Zager, Samuel Lewis, Portland                                                                                      4,940

 

District 42

Abercrombie, Susan M., Portland                                                                                 1,088

Collings, Benjamin T., Portland                                                                                    3,489

Silvius, Carolyn Anne, Portland                                                                                      567

 

District 43

Crockett, W. Edward, Portland                                                                                     5,133

 

District 44

Pierce, Teresa S., Falmouth                                                                                           5,431

 

District 45

Moriarty, Stephen W., Cumberland                                                                             4,185

Timmons, Michael J., Cumberland                                                                               2,560

 

District 46

Morse, Erika, Durham                                                                                                    2,975

Sharpe, Braden K., Durham                                                                                           3,353

 

District 47

Bell, Arthur L., Yarmouth                                                                                              4,831

Fleming, Anne Chalmers, Yarmouth                                                                            2,025

 

District 48

Finegan, James J. Jr., Freeport                                                                                      2,151

Sachs, Melanie F., Freeport                                                                                           4,246

 

District 49

Arford, Poppy, Brunswick                                                                                             3,321

Horch, K. Frederick, Brunswick                                                                                   3,073

 

District 50

Lawler, Michael J., Brunswick                                                                                      1,519

Tucker, Ralph L., Brunswick                                                                                         4,240

 

District 51

Davis, Stephen Warner, Harpswell                                                                              2,663

McCreight, Joyce, Harpswell                                                                                        3,705

 

District 52

Hughes, Christina, Bath                                                                                                 1,658

Paulhus, Sean C., Bath                                                                                                    3,390

 

District 53

Hepler, Allison L., Woolwich                                                                                       3,180

Pierce, Jeffrey K., Dresden                                                                                            2,976

 

District 54

Bashinsky, Toni Jo, Topsham                                                                                       2,393

Tepler, Denise A., Topsham                                                                                          4,017

 

District 55

Berry, Seth A., Bowdoinham                                                                                         3,266

Lewis, Peter A., Bowdoinham                                                                                       2,649

 

District 56

Gaiason, Scott N., Lisbon                                                                                              1,981

Mason, Richard G., Lisbon                                                                                            3,183

 

District 57

Fogg, Patricia A., Greene                                                                                               1,883

Martin, Thomas H. Jr., Greene                                                                                      3,400

 

District 58

Connor, Jonathan M., Lewiston                                                                                    2,589

Handy, James R., Lewiston                                                                                            2,516

 

District 59

Craven, Margaret M., Lewiston                                                                                    2,997

Reeder, John D., Lewiston                                                                                             2,218

 

District 60

Cloutier, Kristen Sarah, Lewiston                                                                                2,498

Morrison, John H., Lewiston                                                                                            997

 

District 61

Brooks, Heidi Eileen, Lewiston                                                                                    2,444

 

District 62

Melaragno, Gina M., Auburn                                                                                        1,604

Michael, John M., Auburn                                                                                             1,519

 

District 63

Bickford, Bruce A., Auburn                                                                                          4,005

 

District 64

Libby, Laurel D., Auburn                                                                                               2,949

Sheats, Bettyann Watson, Auburn                                                                                2,471

 

District 65

Arata, Amy B., New Gloucester                                                                                    3,210

Coolidge, Misty L., New Gloucester                                                                            2,213

 

District 66

Fay, Jessica L., Raymond                                                                                               2,895

Foster, Gregory E., Raymond                                                                                        2,752

 

District 67

Accardi, Susan Ann, Raymond                                                                                     1,689

Austin, Susan M., Gray                                                                                                  3,096

Grover, Mark D., Gray                                                                                                       921

 

District 68

Cebra, Richard M., Naples                                                                                             3,057

Scully, Patrick J., Naples                                                                                               2,726

 

District 69

Davis, Michael J., Bridgton                                                                                           2,432

Riseman, Walter N., Harrison                                                                                       3,063

 

District 70

Burnett, Nathan Robert Leigh, Hiram                                                                          2,141

Wadsworth, Nathan J., Hiram                                                                                       3,142

 

District 71

Millett, H. Sawin Jr., Waterford                                                                                    2,747

Morse, Kenneth, Norway                                                                                               2,305

 

District 72

Blastow, Jennifer Rebecca, Otisfield                                                                           1,842

Dillingham, Kathleen Rose Jackson, Oxford                                                              3,234

 

District 73

Andrews, John E., Paris                                                                                                  2,896

Woodburn, Joshua Charles, Paris                                                                                 1,640

 

District 74

Lyman, Sheila A., Livermore Falls                                                                               2,693

Riley, Christina, Jay                                                                                                       2,078

 

District 75

Morris, Joshua K., Turner                                                                                              2,947

Nutting, John M., Leeds                                                                                                 2,386

 

District 76

Emery, Deborah Foss, Wayne                                                                                       2,909

Newman, Daniel J., Belgrade                                                                                        3,165

 

District 77

Menair, Marion Suzanne, Sidney                                                                                 1,727

Perkins, Michael Dana, Oakland                                                                                  3,657

 

District 78

Caron, Raymond R., Winslow                                                                                       2,200

Nadeau, Cathy R., Winslow                                                                                           2,782

 

District 79

Harwath, Lindsey Danielle, China                                                                               1,647

Theriault, Timothy S., China                                                                                         3,269

 

District 80

Bradstreet, Richard T., Vassalboro                                                                              3,330

Hallee, Gregory Richard, Vassalboro                                                                          1,713

 

District 81

Hasenfus, Tavis Rock, Readfield                                                                                 3,220

Pietroski, Joseph J., Winthrop                                                                                      2,474

 

District 82

Ackley, Kent F., Monmouth                                                                                          2,658

Greenwood, Randall Adam, Wales                                                                              2,707

 

District 83

Dilts, Christopher K., Gardiner                                                                                     2,016

Harnett, Thomas A., Gardiner                                                                                       2,874

 

District 84

Taylor, Scott B., West Gardiner                                                                                    2,671

Warren, Charlotte M., Hallowell                                                                                  3,090

 

District 85

Clardy, William L., Augusta                                                                                          1,788

Doore, Donna R., Augusta                                                                                             2,705

 

District 86

Fecteau, Justin Jacob, Augusta                                                                                     2,389

Turner, Adam F., Augusta                                                                                              1,816

 

District 87

Hanley, Jeffrey P., Pittston                                                                                            3,123

Marks, Timothy I., Pittston                                                                                            2,456

 

District 88

Hamilton, Christopher C., Whitefield                                                                          2,466

Lemelin, Michael H., Chelsea                                                                                       2,850

 

District 89

Hawke, Stephanie, Boothbay Harbor                                                                           2,821

Stover, Holly B., Boothbay                                                                                            3,326

 

District 90

Crafts, Lydia V., Newcastle                                                                                           4,024

Parise, Merle James Jr., Newcastle                                                                               2,176

 

District 91

Evangelos, Jeffrey, Friendship                                                                                     2,792

Wallace, Lowell B., Waldoboro                                                                                    2,405

 

District 92

Matlack, Ann, Saint George                                                                                          3,943

 

District 93

Geiger, Valli D., Rockland                                                                                             2,711

Mullins, Michael J., Rockland                                                                                      2,197

 

District 94

Doudera, Victoria W., Camden                                                                                     5,605

 

District 95

Luce, Molly P., Hope                                                                                                      2,400

Pluecker, William D., Warren                                                                                       2,794

 

District 96

Smith, Katrina J., Palermo                                                                                             2,902

Zeigler, Stanley Paige Jr., Montville                                                                            2,975

 

District 97

Dodge, Janice S., Belfast                                                                                                3,836

Elliott, William C. Jr., Belfast                                                                                       1,875

 

District 98

Connor, Jessica T., Searsport                                                                                        2,597

Cuddy, Scott William, Winterport                                                                                2,710

 

District 99

Kinney, MaryAnne, Knox                                                                                             2,686

Turner, April D., Freedom                                                                                             2,266

 

District 100

Costain, Danny E., Plymouth                                                                                        3,513

Payne, Carroll E., Plymouth                                                                                          1,345

 

District 101

Haggan, David, Hampden                                                                                              3,707

Lippincott, William J., Hampden                                                                                  2,090

 

District 102

Griffin, Abigail W., Levant                                                                                            4,167

 

District 103

Russel, Robin S., Hermon                                                                                              2,133

Thorne, James E., Carmel                                                                                              3,616

 

District 104

Foster, Steven D., Dexter                                                                                               3,716

 

District 105

Stetkis, Joel R., Canaan                                                                                                  4,059

 

District 106

Brownell, Ethan S., Pittsfield                                                                                        1,546

Collamore, Amanda Noelle, Pittsfield                                                                         2,557

 

District 107

Austin, Betty A., Skowhegan                                                                                         1,975

Poirier, Jennifer L., Skowhegan                                                                                    2,143

 

District 108

Rudnicki, Shelley J., Fairfield                                                                                       2,406

White, Nathaniel J., Fairfield                                                                                        1,972

 

District 109

Foss, Richard Andrew Jr., Waterville                                                                          1,424

White, Bruce A., Waterville                                                                                          2,992

 

District 110

Andre, Mark R., Oakland                                                                                               1,654

Madigan, Colleen M., Waterville                                                                                 2,597

 

District 111

Ducharme, John E. III, Madison                                                                                    3,941

 

District 112

Bourgelais, Peter M., Phillips                                                                                        1,792

Skolfield, Thomas H., Weld                                                                                          3,287

 

District 113

Bunker, Stephan M., Farmington                                                                                  2,012

Landry, H. Scott Jr., Farmington                                                                                   2,816

 

District 114

Hall, Randall C., Wilton                                                                                                 3,158

Kimber, Gregory M., Temple                                                                                        1,699

 

District 115

Dolloff, Josanne, Milton Township                                                                             2,567

Patrick, John L., Rumford                                                                                              1,927

 

District 116

Berryment, Christopher S., Dixfield                                                                            1,431

Pickett, Richard A., Dixfield                                                                                         3,237

 

District 117

Head, Frances M., Bethel                                                                                               3,320

Sessions, Savannah Leah, Bethel                                                                                 2,744

 

District 118

Grignon, Chad Wayne, Athens                                                                                     3,584

 

District 119

Contreni, Margarita L., Greenville                                                                               1,468

Stearns, Paul A., Guilford                                                                                              3,509

 

District 120

Evans, Richard A., Dover-Foxcroft                                                                              1,653

Higgins, Norman E., Dover-Foxcroft                                                                           1,424

Perkins, Chad Richard, Dover-Foxcroft                                                                      1,528

 

District 121

Drinkwater, Gary A., Milford                                                                                        2,989

Smith, Megan L., Milford                                                                                               1,370

 

District 122

Dunphy, Michelle A., Old Town                                                                                   2,720

Paradis, Edward L., Old Town                                                                                       1,586

 

District 123

Bowie, Cameron S., Orono                                                                                            1,154

Osher, Laurie, Orono                                                                                                      3,008

 

District 124

LaPointe, Daniel R., Orono                                                                                            1,759

Perry, Joseph C. Sr., Bangor                                                                                          3,032

 

District 125

Roeder, Amy J., Bangor                                                                                                 3,167

 

District 126

Hiatt, Joshua Timothy, Bangor                                                                                     1,549

Supica, Laura D., Bangor                                                                                               1,788

 

District 127

Cardone, Barbara A., Bangor                                                                                        2,557

Hall, Noah James, Bangor                                                                                              1,415

 

District 128

Craig, Garrel R., Brewer                                                                                                 2,135

O'Connell, Kevin J.M., Brewer                                                                                     2,598

 

District 129

Lyford, Peter A., Eddington                                                                                           4,367

 

District 130

Delli Paoli, Nicolas, Bucksport                                                                                     1,910

Downes, Kathy L., Bucksport                                                                                       3,344

 

District 131

Hutchins, Sherman, Penobscot                                                                                     3,276

Magnan, Veronica Garvey, Stockton Springs                                                             2,317

 

District 132

Grohoski, Nicole C., Ellsworth                                                                                     3,099

Kaplan, Michelle Renee, Ellsworth                                                                              2,505

 

District 133

Pebworth, Sarah A., Blue Hill                                                                                       4,497

 

District 134

McDonald, Genevieve L., Stonington                                                                          4,445

 

District 135

Meiklejohn, Benjamin J., Mount Desert                                                                         822

Oh, Timothy, Mount Desert                                                                                           1,952

Williams, Lynne A., Bar Harbor                                                                                   3,425

 

District 136

Blasi, Antonio, Hancock                                                                                                1,835

Faulkingham, William Robert, Winter Harbor                                                           3,198

 

District 137

Carmichael, Meldon H., Greenbush                                                                             3,044

Coolidge, Maxwell G., Franklin                                                                                    1,558

 

District 138

Alley, Robert W. Sr., Beals                                                                                            2,760

Robinson, Kimberley Florence, Harrington                                                                2,067

 

District 139

Godin, Patricia A., Trescott Township                                                                         1,326

Tuell, William R., East Machias                                                                                   3,423

 

District 140

Lawson, Michael Dean, Charlotte                                                                                1,618

Perry, Anne C., Calais                                                                                                    2,597

 

District 141

Green, Donald M., Berry Township                                                                                968

Javner, Kathy, Chester                                                                                                   3,400

 

District 142

DiPentino, Natalie D., Enfield                                                                                       1,179

Gifford, Jeffery A., Lincoln                                                                                           3,097

 

District 143

Pray, Charles Patrick, Millinocket                                                                               2,281

Stanley, Peggy Jo, Medway                                                                                           2,417

 

District 144

Harnish, Kathryn Burke, Houlton                                                                                1,325

Quint, Tracy L., Hodgdon                                                                                              2,853

 

District 145

Johansen, Chris A., Monticello                                                                                     3,484

Zabierek, Robert Alvah, Sherman                                                                                1,058

 

District 146

White, Dustin M., Mars Hill                                                                                          4,004

 

District 147

Lavado, Lillie N., Presque Isle                                                                                      1,751

Underwood, Joseph F., Presque Isle                                                                             2,084

 

District 148

McCrea, David Harold, Fort Fairfield                                                                          2,335

Redmond, Brian J., Fort Fairfield                                                                                 1,779

 

District 149

Bernard, Susan, Caribou                                                                                                3,672

 

District 150

Cyr, Aaron, Madawaska                                                                                                 1,848

Martin, Roland Daniel, Sinclair                                                                                    2,784

 

District 151

Bushey, Kevin A., Ashland                                                                                           2,137

Martin, John L., Eagle Lake                                                                                           2,763

 

I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the foregoing report is a true

tabulation of the votes cast for State Representatives 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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ORDERS

 

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 1)

 

           ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the Speaker’s discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives during joint conventions.

 

 

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           (4-2)  On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 2)

 

           ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that there be prepared by the Legislative Information Office, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, after adjournment of the present session, a compilation of all the Bills and Resolves considered by both branches of the Legislature, showing the history and final disposition of each Bill and Resolve.

 

 

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           (4-3)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 3)

 

           ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1‑A, the Apportionment Commission is established to develop in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution a plan for apportioning the House of Representatives, the Senate or both.

 

 

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           (4-4)  On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order:  (H.O. 2)

 

           ORDERED, that each adjournment of the House be until 10 o'clock of the following morning unless otherwise ordered.

 

 

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           (4-5)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order:  (H.O. 3)

 

           ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to furnish each member of the House with a copy of the Advance Journal and Calendar of the House, said copy to be on the desk of each member or electronically distributed at the opening of each daily session.

 

 

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           (4-6)  On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order:  (H.O. 4)

 

           ORDERED, that the remaining subordinate officers of the House be appointed to serve for the present biennium as follows: by the Clerk of the House, a Chief Calendar Clerk, 2 Advance Journal and Calendar Clerks, an Administrative Assistant, a Journal Copy Clerk, a House Reporter, a Senior Systems Support Coordinator, a Telephone Receptionist and a Chamber Activities Coordinator; and be it further

           ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is hereby authorized to accept resignations and fill any vacancies of said subordinate officers during the biennium.

 

 

 

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           (4-7)  On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following House Order:  (H.O. 5)

 

           ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House is authorized to invite the clergy of Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner to officiate as Chaplains of the House or to invite clergy from otherareas of the State as requested by any member of the House; and be it further

           ORDERED, that all clergy acting as Chaplains of the House shall receive $30 for each officiation, to be paid on payrolls to be approved by the Clerk of the House.

 

 

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           (4-8)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order:  (H.O. 6)

 

           ORDERED, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the Speaker's discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives while the House is in session.

 

 

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 16, 2021

 

State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 1

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 3)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

December 2, 2020

 

Wayne Fred Hatch

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear Wayne:

 

Pursuant to House Rule 201.1 (I) (b), I am pleased to appoint you as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the 130th Legislature.

 

On behalf of the entire House membership, I would like to welcome you and wish you well as you carry out your duties and responsibilities.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Ryan M. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

 

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 2

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

 


 

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 4)

 

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

 

December 2, 2020

 

Lisa A. Baker

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

 

Dear Lisa:

 

Pursuant to House Rule 201.1 (I) (b), I am pleased to appoint you as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the 130th Legislature.

 

On behalf of the entire House membership, I would like to wish you well as you carry out your duties and responsibilities.

 

Sincerely,

 

S/Ryan M. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

 

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 3

 

ORDERS

 

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following House Order:  (H.O. 7)

 

           ORDERED, that Representative Ryan M. Fecteau of Biddeford be declared Speaker of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022; and be it further

 

           ORDERED, that Robert B. Hunt of Yarmouth be declared Clerk of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022; and be it further

 

           ORDERED, that Jennifer E. McGowan of Hallowell be declared Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives for a term to expire on December 7, 2022.

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 4

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

 

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

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules of the 129th Legislature are the Joint Rules of the 130th Legislature, except for the following changes.

 

           Joint Rule 202 is amended by striking out all of the first paragraph and inserting in its place the following:

 

           All requests for bills and resolves submitted by Legislators for a first regular session must be submitted in complete form, as provided in Joint Rule 208, to the Revisor of Statutes by 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday in December.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House respectively, purchase such services, supplies and equipment as may be needed to carry on the business of the Senate and House, respectively.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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           (1-3)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 3)

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that all printing and binding authorized by the Legislature shall be under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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           (1-4)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 4)

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that a sufficient number of the Legislative Record for the 130th Legislature be printed, one copy for each of the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who so desires, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House. The remainder to be deposited with the State Law Librarian for exchange and library use; and be it further Ordered, that a suitable index be prepared for such Legislative Record, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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           (1-5)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 5)

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that there be paid to the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives as advances on account of compensation established by statute, 12 payments on a biweekly basis commencing January 6, 2021, according to lists certified to the State Controller by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, respectively.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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           (1-6)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 6)

 

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, with the approval of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, be authorized and directed to prepare weekly, from expense accounts to be submitted to the Executive Director by the members of the Senate and House, expense rosters showing the entitlement of each member for meals allowance and lodging reimbursement and transmit the same to the State Controller for processing and payment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Joint Interim Committee of the 101st Legislature created to study and report on a method of implementing the administration of the provision of law relating to the mileage and expenses for members of the Legislature; and be it further

 

           ORDERED, that the Executive Director of the Legislative Council be authorized and directed to provide the forms necessary for such purpose and provide suitable space in the Executive Director's office for the filing and safekeeping of all such expense accounts and other papers and records pertaining thereto.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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           (1-7)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 7)

 

 

           Ordered, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

 

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 5

 

ORDERS

 

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 4)

 

           ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that, in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IV, Part Third, Section 1‑A, the Apportionment Commission is established to develop in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of Maine a plan for apportioning the House of Representatives, the Senate or both.  In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 24, the Apportionment Commission shall review the existing congressional districts and, as necessary, develop a plan to reapportion the State into congressional districts.  In accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 25, the Apportionment Commission shall review the existing county commissioner districts and, as necessary, develop a plan to reapportion those districts in each county.

 

 

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

House Supplement No. 6

 

SENATE PAPERS

 

 

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

 

 

           WHEREAS, the spread of the highly contagious disease referred to as "COVID-19" has created significant challenges throughout the State and country; and

 

           WHEREAS, in response to this widespread disease, the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic, the President of the United States has declared a national emergency and the Governor of Maine and other governors around the country have declared civil states of emergency;and

 

           WHEREAS, federal and state guidance on curtailing the spread of the pandemic and maintaining the health and safety of individuals emphasizes minimizing congregating in groups and ensuring physical distancing of individuals; and

 

           WHEREAS, during the legislative session, operation of the Legislature traditionally involves the gathering together of Legislators, members of the public, representatives from other branches of government, experts and constituents; and

 

           WHEREAS, the Legislature has a constitutional duty and responsibility to do the people's work, and it is imperative that the Legislature and its committees continue to meet, take testimony, debate, deliberate and vote, to appropriately address the needs of the State; and

 

           WHEREAS, technology exists that would enable the Legislature to conduct its business in a manner that is consistent with public access to, and transparency of, its proceedings as demanded by the Constitution of Maine; and

 

           WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the Legislature is able to meet the urgent needs of the people of the State while confronting rapidly changing circumstances and public health concerns, it is necessary to implement temporary procedures for that portion of the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature during which the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates special procedures to allow the Legislature to operate in a safe, accountable and transparent manner; now, therefore, be it

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that for the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature and any special legislative session that occurs during the time period for a first regular session specified in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2:

 

           1.  Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, for purposes of the Constitution ofMaine, a legislative meeting or proceeding held via electronic means is considered to have occurred at the seat of government and all actions taken during the meeting or proceeding have the same legal effect as if the members were physically present at the seat of government. Nothing in this Order may be construed to modify the administration of provisions regarding the payment of legislative per diem and reimbursement for travel and expenses;

 

           2.  Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, upon reference of a bill to a committee, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is inappropriate, that bill must be reported back to the floor with a recommendation of "change of committee reference." Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, upon reference of a bill to a committee, if a majority of the chairs and leads of the committee agree, in advance of scheduling the bill for public hearing, that the reference to that committee is appropriate, that bill remains in that committee.  If there is not a majority agreement among the chairs and leads regarding reference of that bill, the bill is designated for discussion by the committee for a possible change of committee reference.  If the committee recommends that the bill be referred to a different committee, the committee shall report the bill back tothe floor with a recommendation of "change of committee reference."  Any bill that undergoes a reference determination pursuant to this section that is retained by the committee must be scheduled for a public hearing;

 

           3.  Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a member who is in attendance atany meeting or proceeding through approved electronic means is considered present for the purposes of the Joint Rules, including but not limited to for the purposes of a quorum;

 

           4.  Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a meeting or proceeding may beconducted through electronic means as long as:

 

           A.  Notice of the meeting or proceeding is provided in accordance with applicable rules,including but not limited to Joint Rule 305, and the notice includes the method by which the public may attend;

 

           B.  The identity of each participating member is verifiable, and the actions of eachparticipating member can be authenticated, in a manner satisfactory to the chair;

 

           C.  Each member who is participating in the meeting or proceeding has the opportunity to hear and speak to other members during the meeting or proceeding; and

 

           D.  Members of the public attending the meeting or proceeding at the location identified in the notice given pursuant to paragraph A have the opportunity to hear and participate in, as appropriate, the meeting or proceeding.

 

           Nothing in this Order may be construed to affect the ability of the chairs to suspend acommittee meeting in the event of widespread power outages or natural disasters or when otherwise determined appropriate.

 

           5. Notwithstanding any Joint Rule to the contrary, a member who is participating in a meeting or proceeding conducted through electronic means may cast a vote through electronic means as long as the chair is able to both see and hear the member casting the vote, or, if the chair cannot both see and hear the member, as long as the member registers that member's vote with the member's presiding officer by noon of the 2nd business day following the vote;

 

           6. A technical failure on the part of an individual member or a group of members that interrupts that member's or group's electronic connection to the meeting or proceeding does not invalidate any action taken by the majority of those in attendance in the meeting or proceeding; and

 

           7. Notwithstanding Joint Rule 208, the Revisor of Statutes shall prepare in concept form: a bill submitted by the Governor that proposes to make supplemental appropriations and allocations for the expenditures of State Government; or a bill that proposes to adopt a uniform law, a model law or an interstate compact; and be it further

 

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that, notwithstanding Joint Rule 103, this order may be suspended with the consent of a majority of members of each chamber voting.

 

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

 

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