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Maine House of Representatives
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Augusta, ME 04333-0002
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
First Regular Session - First Legislative Day
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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(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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(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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(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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(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
House Supplement No. 1
(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
House Supplement No. 2
(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
House Supplement No. 3
(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
House Supplement No. 4
(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
House Supplement No. 5
(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
House Supplement No. 6
(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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