The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
3rd Legislative Day
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by RT. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Episcopal Diocese of Maine, Portland.
National Anthem by Gary Crocker, West Gardiner.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 556)
JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REPEAL AND REPLACE OUTDATED AUTHORIZATIONS OF MILITARY FORCE
WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the First Special Session, most respectfully present and petition the Congress of the United States, as follows:
WHEREAS, nearly 2 decades after the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, United States troops continue to wage war in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world; and
WHEREAS, our service members accomplished their original objectives in Afghanistan long ago, at great psychological, physical and spiritual cost; and
WHEREAS, the war on terrorism, the “forever war” or “endless war” as many call it, has been used as the basis for an ever-expanding range of military actions; and
WHEREAS, James Madison wrote to Thomas Jefferson in 1798, “The constitution supposes, what the History of all Governments demonstrates that the Executive is the branch of power most interested in war . . . . It has accordingly with studied care, vested the question of war in the Legislature”; and
WHEREAS, Congress has mostly abdicated its Article I responsibilities to authorize andoversee military actions by extensive, potentially permanent delegations of congressional war powers;and
WHEREAS, the Authorization for Use of Military Force passed after the September 11 attacks has now been in effect for more than twice as long as the 1964-1971 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which gave President Lyndon B. Johnson authorization, without a formaldeclaration of war by Congress, for the use of conventional military force in Southeast Asia; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Defense’s 2018 National Defense Strategyoutlines a scenario where great power competition, rather than counterterrorism, drives the department’s decision making and use of force; and
WHEREAS, a growing number of foreign policy officials have begun to advocate for a drawdown in the Middle East and Central Asia because of the opportunity costs to America’s mission of balancing its strength against the so-called revisionist powers of China and Russia; and
WHEREAS, the emphasis on bolstering a deterrent posture in Asia and Europe shouldhave an attendant impact that reduces the United States military’s activities in the Middle East, Africa and the Western Hemisphere; and
WHEREAS, from global pandemics to the support of weak and fragile states, the United States faces an unprecedented number of complex global threats that cannot be solved by military power alone;and
WHEREAS, a disproportionate amount of resources is going to military and intelligencesolutions along with a more general sidelining of diplomacy amid a continuing militarization of foreign policy;and
WHEREAS, addressing the root causes of violent conflicts overseas through developmentand diplomacy helps protect Americans and helps reduce the need to send our service members into harm’s way;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully urge and request that the Congressof the United States work to renew a proper constitutional balance in American foreign policy decision making by repealing and replacing outdated authorizations for the use of military force; andbe it further
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, advocate for the importance of a civilian-ledapproach to elevating development and diplomacy along with a strong defense in order to build a better, safer world;and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States; and each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 565)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MAINE AND TAIWAN AND SUPPORT BILATERAL TRADE RELATIONS AND TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
WHEREAS,the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) share a vibrant bilateral relationship marked by a mutually beneficial partnership, supported by our common values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and a free market economy, and our countries now enjoy the strongest relations ever; and
WHEREAS, President Tsai Ing-wen has worked tirelessly to ensure the prosperity of Taiwan’s 23.5 million people and promote international standing and has expressed commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of State, Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture clarified United States policy regarding Taiwan in a formal letter sent to governors of all 50 states dated November 21, 2019 stating that “expanding relations with Taiwan in areas such as trade, education, investment, and tourism is fully compatible with and supports U.S. policy and can be beneficial to your state or municipality”;and
WHEREAS, President Tsai has expressed Taiwan’s desire to reach a bilateral tradeagreement with the United States, and the 116th United States Congress’s Public Law 116-135, “Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019,” affirms that the United States should engage in strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations with Taiwan;and
WHEREAS, New England exported more than $1 billion in goods to Taiwan in 2020, of which Maine exported $52 million in goods, mostly in computer and electronic products, fish and other marine products, machinery and chemicals, making Taiwan Maine’s 12th largest export market in the world and the 7th largest export market in Asia in 2019, and Taiwan and the United States seek to increase trade and investment through a bilateral trade agreement, resulting in even greater Maine exports to Taiwan, educational and cultural exchange, scientific and technological interests and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is a key transport hub in the Asia-Pacific region, making its inclusionin international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization imperative for the best interests and safety of the international community. In addition, Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is important to the global effort to combat climate change; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, reaffirm the friendship between Maine and the Republic of China (Taiwan), and we continue to supportefforts to further strengthen United States-Taiwan and Maine-Taiwan trade and investment relations and support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and agreements, including the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and encourage the further exploration of ways to strengthen and promote bilateral exchange between Maine and Taiwan, including the possibility of signing a driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Taiwan, which would lead to a further increase in trade and people-to-people exchanges; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, the members of the Maine Congressional Delegation, the Honorable Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, the Honorable Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Jonathan Sun, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday"
(H.P. 202) (L.D. 286)
Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in the House on April 28, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Protect the Private Information of Maine Residents"
(S.P. 535) (L.D. 1714)
REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in the House on May 19, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1280)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 25, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On May 25, 2021, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing Committee on May 25, 2021, as follows:
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1730) (Submitted by the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94.)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1282)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 27, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On May 27, 2021, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing Committee on May 27, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Create the Belgrade Water District" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1281) (L.D. 1731) (Sponsored by Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade) (GOVERNOR'S BILL) (Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 155)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Joyce McCreight of Harpswell to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, replacing Representative James Thorne of Carmel, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 156)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Victoria Doudera of Camden to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, replacing Representative James Thorne of Carmel, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 157)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Allison Hepler of Woolwich to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, replacing Representative Heidi Sampson of Alfred, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 158)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Genevieve McDonald of Stonington to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, replacing Representative John Andrews of Paris, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 159)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Holly Stover of Boothbay to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, replacing Representative Sherman Hutchins of Penobscot, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 160)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Jessica Fay of Raymond to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, replacing Representative Christopher Johansen of Monticello, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 161)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Barbara Cardone of Bangor to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, replacing Representative Laurel Libby of Auburn, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 162)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 24, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Gina Melaragno of Auburn to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, replacing Representative Michael Lemelin of Chelsea, effective May 25, 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 152)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 2, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Pierce of Falmouth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 465 An Act To Update the Laws Regarding Private Schools That Serve At-risk Youth
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Martin of Eagle Lake, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 723 An Act To Amend the Laws Establishing Regional School Units
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 757 An Act Concerning Large-scale Water Extraction
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Judiciary has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Harnett of Gardiner, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 850 An Act Regarding the Employment Status of Assistant District Attorneys
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on State and Local Government has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Breen of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1108 An Act To Promote Legislative Oversight of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Transportation has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Grohoski of Ellsworth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1396 Resolve, To Ensure Proper Funding for Recreational Trails and Transportation Alternatives
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 153)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 2, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on May 20, 2021
Stephanie A. Dolan of Scarborough, Craig Cunningham of Kennebunk, Yoosuf Saleem Siddiqui of Easton and Timothy R. Beaulieu of Hollis for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §8204, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Paulette Bonneau of Biddeford to the State Board of Education and Joshua Taft Leinwand of Yarmouth as a Student Member of the State Board of Education.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs
Michelle Ames of Portland, Roxanne Baker of Cape Elizabeth, Lisette Belanger of Portland, Corda L. Kinzie of Readfield, Terry Morrell of Gorham and Michael Pulsifer of Cape Elizabeth for reappointment and Jamie Guerrette of Presque Isle, Elizabeth A. Seal of Lisbon Falls and Sandra K. Wood of Portland for appointment to the School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.
Pursuant to Title 20-A §7406, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Heather Furth of Old Town for appointment to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board of Directors.
Pursuant to Title 35-A MRSA § 10103, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Anthony L. Liguori of Kennebunk for appointment to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council.
Pursuant to Title 12, MRSA §10151, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Machiasport and Julie A. Sheehan of South Portland for reappointment and The Honorable Stacey A. Fitts of Pittsfield, The Honorable Kimberly J. Monaghan of Cape Elizabeth and The Honorable John C. Schneck of Bangor for appointment to the State Liquor and Lottery Commission.
Pursuant to Title 5 §283-A, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.
on May 21, 2021
Emily Ann Cain of Orono and Sven Bartholomew of Brewer for reappointment to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §12004-C, these reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Almon D. Rivers of Searsport, Michael S. Flanagan of Thomaston and Eric P. Jergenson of Stockton Springs for reappointment and Melissa E. Landon of Portland, Stacey S. Keefer of Union and Christine G. Boone of Stockton Springs for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering.
Pursuant to Title 20-A §8234, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on May 24, 2021
Patrick J. Scully, Esquire of Naples for appointment to the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Pursuant to Title 35-A, MRSA §105, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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(2-13) The Following Communication: (H.C. 154)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 2, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
L.D. 1594 An Act To Suspend the Collection of the Container Fee for Hand Sanitizer and Sanitizing Wipes during the COVID-19 Pandemic (EMERGENCY)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 539 An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Do a Thorough Background Check of Applicant Officers and To Require the Release of Records, Including Sealed Records, to the Requesting Agency
L.D. 1351 An Act To Amend Certain Provisions of the Maine Criminal Code and the Maine Bail Code
L.D. 1473 An Act To Exempt Land-based Aquaculture Facilities from the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Requirements (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 1607 An Act To Criminalize Calls Made to Emergency Services Based on Racial Profiling
Education and Cultural Affairs
L.D. 84 An Act To Increase the State Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 238 An Act Concerning Civics Instruction
L.D. 406 An Act To Study the Costs and Feasibility of Requiring Industrial Arts To Be Offered in All Maine Public High Schools
L.D. 701 An Act To Require the Education of High School Students in Certain Life Skills
Energy, Utilities and Technology
L.D. 427 An Act Regarding Solar Project Licensing
L.D. 695 An Act To Allow Municipal Utility Expansion under Certain Conditions
L.D. 717 An Act To Allow the Efficiency Maine Trust To Own Electricity Facilities
L.D. 744 An Act To Extend the Right-of-way Surrounding Power Lines for the Purpose of Tree Trimming
L.D. 971 An Act To Require the Public Utilities Commission To Open an Inquiry Regarding Notification of the Sale of an Investor-owned Transmission and Distribution Utility
L.D. 995 An Act To Improve Future Reorganizations of Transmission and Distribution Utilities
L.D. 1264 An Act To Allow Owners and Renters To Use Future Electric Bill Payments To Finance Heat Pumps
Environment and Natural Resources
L.D. 387 An Act To Reduce the Amount of Waste Going into Landfills
L.D. 735 An Act To Establish a Funding Mechanism To Protect Private Roads Endangered by Climate Action Impacts
L.D. 890 An Act To Protect Maine Consumers and Decrease Environmental Pollution
L.D. 901 An Act To Assist Maine Residents Negatively Affected by Climate Change
L.D. 960 An Act To Require Reporting of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, PFAS, in Products and of Discharges of Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
L.D. 1163 An Act To Reduce Pollution by Prohibiting Metallic Mineral Mining
L.D. 1545 An Act Regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reductions Associated with Significant Development Projects (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 1567 An Act To Equitably Fund Maine's Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Health and Human Services
L.D. 1090 Resolve, To Equitably Fund Legal Fees for Progressive Treatment Programs
L.D. 1437 An Act To Reduce Poisoning from Radon, Arsenic and Other Air or Water Pollutants by Expanding Education, Testing and Mitigation Regarding Those Pollutants
L.D. 1717 An Act To Ensure Home Care and Hospice Providers Are Included in Maine's Emergency Response Plans
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
L.D. 323 An Act Regarding Insurance Coverage for Telehealth Services
L.D. 333 An Act Regarding Telehealth
L.D. 649 An Act To Expand and Promote Telehealth Services
L.D. 738 An Act To Provide High-quality Health Care for All Maine Residents
L.D. 749 An Act To Establish a Council on Health Systems Development
L.D. 849 An Act To Make Permanent the Telehealth Reimbursement Options Passed by Emergency Measures
L.D. 1007 An Act To Increase Availability of Health Care through Telehealth
L.D. 1194 An Act To Reduce Health Care Worker Shortages
L.D. 1361 An Act To Amend Telehealth Laws Regarding Out-of-state Telehealth Provisions
L.D. 1614 An Act To Mandate That Certain Health Care Providers Disclose an Estimate of Charges at Time of Service
L.D. 1648 An Act To Ensure Reasonable Access to Laboratory Testing and Imaging Services for State Employee Health Care Plan Participants
L.D. 1661 An Act To Protect the Insurable Interest of Homeowners in Multifamily Residences
L.D. 1681 An Act Regarding Telehealth Services for Certain Licensees of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Certain Licensees Affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
L.D. 1655 An Act To Create a Data Broker Registry and Improve Consumer Protections
L.D. 1720 An Act To Protect the Privacy of Personal Information of Maine Residents
Judiciary
L.D. 348 An Act To Give Oversight Powers to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
L.D. 355 An Act To Require Pest Disclosure in All Real Estate Transactions
L.D. 579 Resolve, To Conduct an Independent Examination of the Protection Order System To Determine whether There Is Systemic Misuse by Applicants
L.D. 688 An Act To Promote Justice for Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
L.D. 741 An Act To Establish a Bill of Rights for Maine Residents 65 Years of Age and Older
L.D. 810 An Act To Allow Remote Notarization of Documents in Limited Circumstances While Preventing Exploitation
L.D. 902 An Act To Enact the Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act
L.D. 904 An Act Concerning the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
L.D. 908 An Act To Protect Maine Residents and Organizations from Unreasonable and Illegal Surveillance, Monitoring or Tracking
Labor and Housing
L.D. 317 An Act To Create Equality in Retirement for Forest Rangers with That of Employees of State Conservation Law Enforcement Agencies
L.D. 397 An Act To Recalculate Retirement Benefits for Certain State Employees Adversely Affected by Merit Pay Freezes
L.D. 1020 An Act To Promote the Integrity of the Unemployment Insurance Program
L.D. 1032 An Act To Promote the Sustainability of the State's Unemployment Insurance System by Linking the Duration of Benefits to the State's Average Unemployment Rate
L.D. 1461 An Act Relating to Heat Illness Prevention
State and Local Government
L.D. 646 An Act To Improve the Administration of Elections by Ensuring an Adequate Number of Poll Workers
L.D. 974 An Act To Ensure the Continuance of a Citizen Legislature by Tying Future Pay to the State Minimum Wage
L.D. 1387 An Act To Remove the Provision of Law Allowing a Legislator Who Resigns from Service as a Town Assessor To Continue To Serve Concurrently as a Selectman and as a Legislator
L.D. 1670 Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing the Maine Legislature
Taxation
L.D. 147 An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes and Amend Income Tax Modifications and the Maine Capital Investment Tax Credit (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 288 An Act To Conform the Maine Income Tax Law with Federal Law To Exempt Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Being Considered Taxable Income
L.D. 495 An Act To Improve Income Tax Progressivity by Establishing New Top Individual Income Tax Rates
L.D. 532 An Act To Lower Income Taxes for Middle-income Families in Maine
L.D. 570 An Act To Provide for Fairness in the Taxation of Extraordinary and Unearned Income by Establishing a 3 Percent Surcharge on Net Capital Gains and Dividends Income over $250,000 for Taxpayers Filing Single or Married Separate Returns and over $500,000 for Taxpayers Filing Joint Returns
L.D. 973 An Act Regarding the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit
L.D. 977 An Act Regarding the Maine Educational Opportunity Tax Credit
L.D. 1136 An Act To Promote Fairness in Income Tax Rates by Making Them More Progressive
L.D. 1145 An Act To Eliminate the State Income Tax on Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions
L.D. 1162 An Act To Dedicate a Percentage of the Sales and Use Tax on Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts to the Highway Fund
L.D. 1243 An Act To Exempt from Taxation Out-of-state Pensions
L.D. 1355 An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption for Veterans Who Are Disabled
L.D. 1395 An Act To Suspend Meals and Lodging Taxes until 12 Months after the COVID-19 Civil Emergency
L.D. 1410 An Act To Incentivize the Development of the Labor Force in the Green Jobs Sector through Assistance in Repaying Student Loan Debt
L.D. 1418 An Act To Allow a Local Option Sales Tax on Meals and Lodging
L.D. 1443 An Act Regarding Higher Income Tax Levels
L.D. 1458 An Act To Expand Incentives To Live and Work in Maine through a Partial Tax Credit for Certain Student Loans
L.D. 1500 An Act To Bring Equity to Maine's Tax Law by Adjusting Certain Individual Income Tax Rates
L.D. 1516 An Act To Amend the Property Tax Exemption for Persons Who Are Legally Blind
L.D. 1525 An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax Plastic Bags Required by a Municipal Solid Waste Management Program
L.D. 1598 An Act To Eliminate Taxpayer Subsidies for Discriminatory Employers
L.D. 1677 An Act To Support Frontline Workers by Adding a Temporary Tax Bracket Affecting High Earners
Transportation
L.D. 382 An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
L.D. 388 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Transportation
L.D. 1456 An Act To Invest in Passenger Rail Expansion
L.D. 1534 An Act To Preserve and Protect the State's Rail Corridors
L.D. 1562 An Act To Strengthen the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
Veterans and Legal Affairs
L.D. 303 An Act To Establish Semi-open Primary Elections To Allow Unenrolled Voters To Participate
L.D. 479 An Act To Ban Foreign Campaign Contributions and Expenditures in Maine Elections
L.D. 818 An Act To Limit Spam Texting
L.D. 1121 An Act To Create an Open and Streamlined Primary System
L.D. 1330 An Act To Join the National Popular Vote Compact
L.D. 1384 An Act To Adopt the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
L.D. 1537 An Act To Restore Funding to the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of House
_________________________________
(2-14) The Following Communication: (H.C. 163)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
6 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0006
May 26, 2021
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President
Maine State Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau, Speaker
MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Mark Lawrence, Senate Chair
The Honorable Seth Berry, House Chair
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
100 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Re: 2019/2020 Attorney General Report to the Legislature Under the Petroleum Market Share Act
Greetings, President Jackson, Speaker Fecteau, Senator Lawrence, and Representative Berry:
I am pleased to submit this report in accordance with the Petroleum Market Share Act ("PMSA"), 10 M.R.S. § 1677. The PMSA requires the Attorney General to make a report to the Legislature describing the concentration of retail outlets in the State, including a recommendation as to whether additional legislation is needed to further limit or curtail the activity of refiners operating retail outlets.
Enclosed is a report describing concentration of retail outlets in the State. The report, which is based on data collected from wholesalers of both motor fuel oil and home heating oil, includes maps depicting relative concentration in designated markets throughout the State. This report is also available on the Attorney General's website at: https://www.maine.gov/ag/docs/Biannual%20PMSA%20Report%202019-20.pdf
Since no refiners of petroleum products operate retail outlets in this State, we recommend no legislation to limit or curtail such operations.
I appreciate this opportunity to provide this information and hope it is useful.
Sincerely,
S/Aaron M. Frey
Attorney General
_________________________________
(2-15) The Following Communication: (S.P. 539)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 3, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 3, 2021, 16 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 3, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for Maine To Meet the State's Carbon Reduction Goals by Supporting the Use of Biofuels" (S.P. 521) (L.D. 1637) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for Infrastructure Projects across the State and To Direct the Department of Environmental Protection To Establish a State Infrastructure Adaptation Fund and Predevelopment Assistance Program" (S.P. 532) (L.D. 1647) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, CARNEY of Cumberland, BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BLUME of York, DOUDERA of Camden) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Enact the Campus Free Speech and Free Press Act" (S.P. 524) (L.D. 1640) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative: ANDREWS of Paris)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste" (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1639) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, President JACKSON of Aroostook, BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, COLLINGS of Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Make the Shared Living Program Accessible for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism" (S.P. 536) (L.D. 1649) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs by Using International Pricing" (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1636) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Establish Protections for Private Student Loan Borrowers and a Registry of Lenders" (S.P. 530) (L.D. 1645) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Occupational Therapy Licensing Statutes" (S.P. 531) (L.D. 1646) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Ensure Reasonable Access to Laboratory Testing and Imaging Services for State Employee Health Care Plan Participants" (S.P. 534) (L.D. 1648) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Ensure Continued Access to Film and Stage Theaters and Music Venues" (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1641) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Create the Small Business Capital Savings Account Program" (S.P. 537) (L.D. 1650) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative: DUNPHY of Old Town)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Improve the Disability Retirement Program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (S.P. 529) (L.D. 1644) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, DUNPHY of Old Town)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Help Seniors and Certain Persons with Disabilities Remain in Their Homes by Providing for the Deferral of Property Taxes" (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1638) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, RAFFERTY of York)
Bill "An Act To Support Working Families through Outreach and Education about Tax Credits for Persons of Low Income" (S.P. 538) (L.D. 1651) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach and Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, LIBBY of Androscoggin, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: TERRY of Gorham, CLOUTIER of Lewiston)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Allow Affirmation of a Local Option Referendum by the Municipal Officers or County Commissioners" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1642) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Bill "An Act To Correct Errors, Inconsistencies and Conflicts in and To Revise the State's Liquor Laws" (S.P. 528) (L.D. 1643) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-16) The Following Communication: (S.P. 543)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 4, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 4, 2021, 4 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 4, 2021, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Address Student Hunger through Expanding Access to Free School Meals" (S.P. 540) (L.D. 1679) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, BREEN of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, PIERCE of Falmouth, SALISBURY of Westbrook, BRENNAN of Portland)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act Regarding Telehealth Services for Certain Licensees of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Certain Licensees Affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation" (S.P. 542) (L.D. 1681) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Improve Consistency within the Maine Human Rights Act" (S.P. 544) (L.D. 1688) (Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, SANBORN of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HARNETT of Gardiner) (Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Amend Legislative Expenses Reimbursement and Allowances" (S.P. 541) (L.D. 1680) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-17) The Following Communication: (S.P. 550)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 6, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 6, 2021, 4 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 6, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, To Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley (S.P. 546) (L.D. 1690) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld and Representative: LANDRY of Farmington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Require Licensing for Certain Mechanical Trades" (S.P. 547) (L.D. 1691) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, GERE of Kennebunkport, WARREN of Scarborough, ROEDER of Bangor)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Improve Judicial Branch Facilities in Hancock County" (S.P. 548) (L.D. 1692) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Ensure Equity in the Clean Energy Economy by Providing a Limited Tax Exemption for Certain Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects" (S.P. 545) (L.D. 1689) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative: CUDDY of Winterport)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-18) The Following Communication: (S.P. 555)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 10, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 10, 2021, 4 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 10, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Establish a Homeowner Assistance Fund Program and Provide for the Distribution of Funds" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 552) (L.D. 1697) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create a Public-Private Partnership To Create Biomass Energy Facilities in Aroostook County and To Connect Aroostook County to ISO New England" (S.P. 553) (L.D. 1698) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, ZEIGLER of Montville, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, CUDDY of Winterport, MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Establish the Southern Aroostook County Emergency Medical Services Authority" (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1699) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative: QUINT of Hodgdon) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes" (S.P. 551) (L.D. 1696) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner and Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-19) The Following Communication: (S.P. 559)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 11, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 11, 2021, 2 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 11, 2021, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Support Maine Students Who Are Dependents of Current or Former Members of the Military" (S.P. 557) (L.D. 1705) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representatives: O'CONNELL of Brewer, ROEDER of Bangor) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Require Appropriate Coverage of and Cost-sharing for Generic Drugs and Biosimilars" (S.P. 558) (L.D. 1706) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-20) The Following Communication: (S.P. 561)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 13, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 13, 2021, 1 bill was received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing Committee on May 13, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Increase Transparency on Cable and Internet and Other Communications Services Price Increases" (S.P. 560) (L.D. 1707) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, CARNEY of Cumberland, MAXMIN of Lincoln, LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, CUDDY of Winterport, WOOD of Portland, BRYANT of Windham)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-21) The Following Communication: (S.P. 564)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 14, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 14, 2021, 2 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 14, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Require Prompt and Effective Use of the Renewable Energy Resources of Northern Maine" (S.P. 563) (L.D. 1710) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, CUDDY of Winterport)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Promote Home Ownership by Minimizing Education Debt" (S.P. 562) (L.D. 1709) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth and Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, ROEDER of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-22) The Following Communication: (S.P. 567)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 17, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On May 17, 2021, 3 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on May 17, 2021, as follows:
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Success" (S.P. 533) (L.D. 1712) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, WHITE of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws" (S.P. 525) (L.D. 1711) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor and Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, GERE of Kennebunkport)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Increase Workforce Skills for the Revitalization of Maine's Paper Industry through the Establishment of an Income Tax Credit for Paper Manufacturing Workforce Training" (S.P. 566) (L.D. 1713) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: TERRY of Gorham, COLLINGS of Portland, MATLACK of St. George, SACHS of Freeport, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, PERRY of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-23) The Following Communication: (S.C. 534)
MAINE SENATE
130TH LEGISLATURE
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 130th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the nomination of Everett Worcester of Orneville Twp. for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
_________________________________
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Housing Development Organizations" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1283) (L.D. 1732)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
_________________________________
SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Leif Dahlin, of Augusta, who is retiring as Director of Community Services for the City of Augusta after 20 years of public service overseeing the city's quality of life. Mr. Dahlin has overseen Old Fort Western, Lithgow Library and various recreation programs, special events, parks, sports fields and cemeteries, as well as child care programs and general assistance for residents in need. During his tenure, the Bicentennial Nature Park was developed, as was the Mill Park, the Kennebec River Rail Trail, the Bond Brook Recreation Area and Williams Skate Park, the Mill Park petanque courts were constructed and numerous improvements and repairs were made to facilities across the city. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 265)
(5-2) Brady Thomas Richard Cormier, of Waterboro, a member of Troop No. 399, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 267)
(5-3) Victoria Atienza Bossong, of Cumberland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Cheverus High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 268)
(5-4) Patrick Tardie II, of Washburn, a senior at Washburn District High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 269)
(5-5) Alaina Quinlan, of Caribou, a senior at Caribou High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 270)
(5-6) the Honorable Barry Hobbins, of Saco, who is retiring as Maine's Public Advocate after many years of public service. Mr. Hobbins served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1973 to 1984 and 2013 to 2016 and in the Maine Senate from 1989 to 1990 and 2005 to 2012, including as Senate Minority Leader during the 125th Legislature. In 2017, he was appointed Public Advocate by Governor Paul LePage. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 271)
(5-7) Morgan Fonger, of Jackson, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Mount View High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 274)
(5-8) Emma Fonger, of Jackson, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Mount View High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 275)
(5-9) KaTina Howes, of Ellsworth, who was named the 2021 Welfare Director of the Year by the Maine Welfare Directors Association for her professional and dedicated administration of General Assistance programming and her collaborative and socially responsible leadership. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 279)
(5-10) Diane Vance, of Rome, a corporal of the Maine State Police, who recently retired after 25 years of public service. For most of her career, Corporal Vance served on the road as a trooper, protecting local communities; in 2019, she received a Meritorious Service award for her work in helping a driver trapped in a vehicle that had crashed and rolled over, and she was one of the lead investigators into the North Pond Hermit case, which received national attention. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 281)
(5-11) the Steppin' Out Dance Centre Teen Hip Hop Team, of Saco, which received a Platinum Award at the Step Up 2 Dance Competition, placing first overall and first in their age division. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 282)
(5-12) the Steppin' Out Dance Centre Teen Clogging Team, of Saco, which received a High Platinum Award at the Step Up 2 Dance Competition, placing first in their category and first overall in their age division. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 283)
(5-13) Cary Medical Center, in Caribou, which has been awarded an "A" grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade initiative, a national distinction recognizing the center's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 285)
(5-14) Abigail A. Ayotte, of Van Buren, a senior at Van Buren District Secondary School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 286)
(5-15) William Fern, of Mount Desert, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 287)
(5-16) Kasey Jordan, of Lamoine, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 288)
(5-17) the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 289)
(5-18) Lily Philbrook, of Ellsworth, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 290)
(5-19) Hugh Hooper, of Franklin, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 291)
(5-20) Gary Fortier, of Ellsworth, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 292)
(5-21) Robin Elijah Gorham, of Arundel, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. Robin also received the 2020 Distinguished Youth Volunteer Award from the Arundel Conservation Trust for his Eagle project. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 293)
(5-22) Christine Bratcher, of Bucksport, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Husson University. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 294)
(5-23) Paul Michaud, of Frenchville, on his retirement as Fort Kent Elementary School Dean of Students after 34 years of service as an educator, sports coach in multiple sports and athletic director. Mr. Michaud also served the Nation as a member of the United States Army. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 295)
(5-24) Lorraine Leland, of Baileyville, on the celebration of her 90th birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 296)
(5-25) Evelyn Simons, of Vienna, a fourth grade student at Cape Cod Hill School, who won 1st place in the Grades 4 and 5 Category of the Maine Secretary of State's 2021 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 184)
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.
(5-26) Jack Begin, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 217)
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative DOORE of Augusta.
(5-27) Jacob J. Cook, of Perry, a senior at Shead High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 218)
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative PERRY of Calais.
(5-28) Sarah Otto, of Machias, a senior at Washington Academy, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 219)
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-29) Mathew A. Albert, of Bradford, a senior at Central High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 220)
Presented by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative CARMICHAEL of Greenbush.
(5-30) Zachary A. Delile, of Clinton, a senior at Lawrence Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 221)
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
(5-31) Riley Flubacher, of Winter Harbor, a senior at Sumner Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 222)
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-32) Jacob Beaulieu, of West Newfield, a senior at Massabesic High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 223)
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York.
(5-33) Abbe Chabot, of Greene, a Maine State Police Detective with the Major Crimes Unit South, who has been named the 2020 Maine State Police Trooper of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 224)
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Greene.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-34) Michelle Laliberte, of Rangeley, a teacher at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, who was named the 2021 Franklin County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 225)
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-35) Kelsey Stoyanova, of Hampden, a teacher at Reeds Brook Middle School, who was named the 2021 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 226)
Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-36) Melissa Guerrette, of Norway, a teacher at Oxford Elementary School, who was named the 2021 Oxford County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 227)
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
(5-37) Pearl Irene Williams, of Mars Hill, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on September 11, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 228)
Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Representative WHITE of Mars Hill.
(5-38) Andrew Kirby, of Presque Isle, a teacher at Presque Isle High School, who was named the 2021 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 229)
Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-39) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Madison Area Memorial High School: Susannah Curtis, Kyle Tuscan, Christian Cabrera, Taylor Tillinghast, Zoe Pomelow, Kyle Bean, Aidan Ostiguy, Sierah Trask, Ethan Know and Everett Cameron. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 230)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.
(5-40) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Winslow High School: Werkay Benson, Grace Bilodeau, Megan Cates, Elliana Dow, Jennifer Ferry, Cassidy McIntire, Kaylee Nadeau, Paige Spears, Abigail Thibodeau and Olivia Tiner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 231)
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative THERIAULT of China.
(5-41) Kevin Malady, of Freedom, a teacher at Lawrence High School, who was named the 2021 Somerset County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 232)
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
(5-42) Lisa Martell, of Guilford, a teacher at Piscataquis Community Secondary School, who was named the 2021 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 233)
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-43) Elliot Austin Jordan, of Windham, a member of Troop No. 51, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 234)
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative COREY of Windham.
(5-44) Kendra M. Johnson, of Machias, a senior at Machias Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 235)
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-45) Emily Chapman, of Lisbon, a senior at Lisbon High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 236)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-46) Genevieve Roy, of North Berwick, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Noble High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 237)
Presented by Representative KRYZAK of Acton.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
(5-47) Lucas Bent, of Berwick, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Noble High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 238)
Presented by Representative KRYZAK of Acton.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
(5-48) Brandon Dubie, of Presque Isle, who was named a 2020/2021 Career and Technical Education Student of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 239)
Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-49) Theresa Wilcox, of Madawaska, who is celebrating her 103rd birthday on May 25, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 240)
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-50) Ann Gerardi, of Dexter, who was named a 2020/2021 Career and Technical Education Student of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 241)
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-51) Pam Rhein, of Oakland, who is retiring after nearly 42 years of teaching at Regional School Unit 18. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 242)
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-52) Kevin Rhein, of Oakland, who is retiring after nearly 42 years of teaching at Regional School Unit 18. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 243)
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-53) Gabrielle Morang, of Edmunds Township, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 244)
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-54) Ryleigh Andrews, of Eastport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Shead High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 245)
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-55) Sarah Otto, of Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Washington Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 246)
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-56) Katherine Elaine Worster, of Greenville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 247)
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-57) Christian A. Trujillo, of Greenville, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 248)
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-58) Dena Arrison, of Freeport, a student at Freeport High School, who has been named a National Cyber Scholar by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation for placing in the top 2% of 30,000 competitors in a nationwide competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 249)
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-59) Mary Knapp, of Boothbay, who has served the people of the State for 34 years at Boothbay Region Elementary School. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 250)
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
(5-60) Jane Wallace, of Boothbay Harbor, who has served the people of the State for 36 years at Boothbay Region Elementary School. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 251)
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
(5-61) Deborah Jones, of Boothbay, a third grade teacher at Boothbay Region Elementary School, who is retiring after 35 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 252)
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
(5-62) Michael Killam, of Newport, a member of Troop No. 63, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 253)
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-63) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Wells High School: Kate Pinette, Grace Stevens, Kathryn Cafaro, Lindsey Parker, Connor Lavigne, Gavyn Leighton, Leah Cluff, Sydney McDermott, Jonah Potter and Jacob Michaud. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 254)
Presented by Representative ROCHE of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.
(5-64) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Carrabec High School, in Anson: Jasmyne Coombs, Andrew Davis, Ethan Johnson, Chantelle LaCroix, Elizabeth Manzer, Autumn Morrill, Mikayla Oliver, Sarah Olson, Courtney Peabody and Anastasia Quimby. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 255)
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
(5-65) Ronald Guerrette, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 256)
Presented by Representative BERNARD of Caribou.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-66) Alaina Quinlan, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 257)
Presented by Representative BERNARD of Caribou.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-67) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School, in Jay: Drew Delaney, Hannah Coates, Megan Brown, Jack Gilbert, Elise Spencer, Alexa Newcomb, Madeline Labonte, Sara Henderson, Kaitlyn Paul and Jordan Blais. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 258)
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
(5-68) the Top Ten students of the 2021 graduating class of Lawrence High School, in Fairfield: Anna Blomerth, Alyssa Bourque, Colby Boutin, Zachary Delile, Lauren Hume, Kristian Larouche, Olivia Luce, Allison Nickerson, Josiah Webber and Zoe Williams. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 259)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative THERIAULT of China.
(5-69) Liam Hornschild-Bear, of Freeport, a senior at Freeport High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 260)
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-70) Camden Wilbur, of Freeport, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 261)
Presented by Representative SACHS of Freeport.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
(5-71) Addie Morrison, of Orland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Bucksport High School and who has also received a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 262)
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-72) Sara Bos, of Bucksport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Bucksport High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 263)
Presented by Representative DOWNES of Bucksport.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-73) Morghan Dutil, of Turner, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 264)
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative MARTIN of Greene.
(5-74) Olivia Morel, of Greene, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 265)
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative MARTIN of Greene.
(5-75) Annabel Street, of Raymond, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2021 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 266)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative AUSTIN of Gray, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-76) Natalie Hodgins, of Pittsfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2021 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 267)
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
(5-77) Becky Foley, of Portland, Superintendent of Regional School Unit 5, who received the Outstanding Administrator Award from the Maine Music Educators Association. We extend to Dr. Foley our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 268)
Presented by Representative ZAGER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN of Cumberland, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative WOOD of Portland, Representative SACHS of Freeport.
(5-78) Arianna Bradeen, of Thorndike, a student at Mount View Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 269)
Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-79) Declan Wotton, of Augusta, a sixth grade student at St. Michael School, who won 1st place in the Grades 6 to 8 Category of the Maine Secretary of State's 2021 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest with his essay reviewing the constitutional process for removal of a county sheriff from office. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 270)
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative DOORE of Augusta.
In Memory of:
(5-80) Alexis Johnson Madore, of Presque Isle. Mrs. Madore worked for over 40 years as an office manager for Aroostook Shoe, Agway Truck Broker and Main Way Transportation. An avid golfer, she was a 21-time Ladies Club Champion at Presque Isle Country Club, as well as a champion of many other golf and bowling tournaments in Maine and New Brunswick. Mrs. Madore will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 51 years, Barry, her family and her friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 266)
(5-81) Richard Lewis, of Lewiston, a gifted drummer and musician known by many as "Rycky Styx." Mr. Lewis was a self-taught drummer who played in bands throughout southern Maine, including the popular 1980s hair metal band Twyce Shy and No Guts No Glory. He also played for various other bands, including Impact, First Strike and Foxfire. He worked at Goodwin's Volvo in Topsham for over 30 years, eventually becoming the parts manager, and most recently was an estimator at Moody's Collision Centers in Portland. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Sekenger Council No. 1947, was a member for over 30 years and served as a Deputy Grand Knight and Grand Knight. He was also an active member of the Patriot Riders Motorcycle Club. Mr. Lewis will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 272)
(5-82) Roy Alan Rodgers, of Belfast. Mr. Rodgers founded Birdseye Builders, first partnering with Warren Greeley, and later with Mr. Greeley's son, Dan Greeley, and built, restored or remodeled over 60 homes in Belfast and the surrounding area. He served his community as a youth mentor for the Restorative Justice Project and served on the In-town Design Review Committee for the city. For 20 years, he was an invaluable member of ComeBoating!, was one of that group's two longest-serving coxswains and participated in domestic and international rowing competitions, including races in England and Bermuda. Mr. Rodgers will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 273)
(5-83) Dorothy Quimby, of Unity. Mrs. Quimby served as Unity College's first Librarian from 1965 to her retirement in 2001 as Professor Emeritus. Her proudest moment in her career was when the library at Unity College was named the "Dorothy Webb Quimby Library" in her honor. She was a faculty adviser to hundreds of Unity students over her career and became known affectionately as the "Mother of the Alumni." She edited the college's alumni newsletter for many years as her way to keep in touch with "her kids," and she always enjoyed handing out seedling trees to graduates. She was very active in community affairs. Over the years, she served as town treasurer, on the town budget committee, as chair of the Unity Scholarship Committee, as an active member of the Unity Historical Society, as a member of Unity United Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and was part of the women's group, and on the Board of Future RSU 3. Mrs. Quimby will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 276)
(5-84) John W. Sullivan, of Acton. Mr. Sullivan was a beloved math teacher and coach at Noble High School in North Berwick for 57 years, retiring in 2003 but shortly thereafter returning part-time. As well as coaching basketball and baseball teams at the school, he refereed basketball games for many years, and the school recognized his contributions by naming its baseball field in his honor. Mr. Sullivan will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Terry, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 277)
(5-85) Adam MacDonald, of Presque Isle. Mr. MacDonald represented the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a State Poster Child both in South Carolina and in Maine and as an adult continued representing the association as a Goodwill Ambassador. While representing the association, he attended many events and helped organize events of his own to help raise funds for research. For 25 years, he volunteered on Labor Day weekends for local broadcasts of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. In his later years, he hosted a popular annual Christmas party and was followed on Facebook by his friends, who looked forward to his Themed Trees, among his other pursuits. Mr. MacDonald will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 278)
(5-86) Michael Hinds, of Sanford, a 24-year veteran of Alfred Fire and Rescue. Mr. Hinds, a veteran of the National Guard with many years of service, joined Alfred Fire and Rescue in 1997 as a firefighter and served on its call force. He was a mentor to young firefighters and was well-known within the local fire and EMS community, especially for his passion for fire sevice, but also for his kindness, good humor and hard work. He volunteered at Sanford Regional Technical School teaching in the fire science program and also served on the board of directors for the York County Firefighters Association. Mr. Hinds will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 280)
(5-87) Robert Dorr, of Ellsworth, Deputy Chief of the Ellsworth Fire Department. Deputy Chief Dorr joined the department in 2009. He was hired by the department as a career firefighter in 2010 and quickly rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief in January of this year. He also served as Lead Instructor for the Hancock County Fire Academy for many years. Deputy Chief Dorr will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 284)
(5-88) Richard A. Petrie, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Portland. Mr. Petrie joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and trained as a medical corpsman. He served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 as crew on a C-141 Starlifter evacuating wounded and injured troops. He remained in the medical field for half of his military career, then changed his occupation to Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He retired from the military in 1976, having served for almost 21 years. In 1979, he started at the Maine Department of Human Services, working as an investigator, and later worked as a detective in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit within the Criminal Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General. He retired from state service in 1997. Mr. Petrie will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 37 years, Rosalynne, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 271)
Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN of Cumberland, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative LOOKNER of Portland, Representative WOOD of Portland, Representative ZAGER of Portland.
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Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 9
(6-1) Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Require Telecommunications Companies To Divulge Location Information to Law Enforcement When Necessary To Respond to a 9-1-1 Call or Locate a Person in Danger"
(S.P. 492) (L.D. 1581)
Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITTEE..
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill and accompanying papers were REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
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Change of Committee
(6-2) Representative HARNETT from the Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act To Ensure Fair Judicial Outcomes"
(H.P. 295) (L.D. 411)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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Divided Report
(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-75) on Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Healthy Soils Program"
(S.P. 179) (L.D. 437)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
LANDRY of Farmington
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-75).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-106) on Bill "An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Foods for Public Schools"
(S.P. 250) (L.D. 636)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
ROCHE of Wells
SALISBURY of Westbrook
STEARNS of Guilford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
SAMPSON of Alfred
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-106).
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-68) on Bill "An Act To Improve Communication between School Boards and Educators by Requiring Notice of Discussion of Labor Matters"
(S.P. 185) (L.D. 816)
Signed:
Senator:
RAFFERTY of York
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
STEARNS of Guilford
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-68).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-66) on Bill "An Act To Allow for the Establishment of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs"
(S.P. 147) (L.D. 340)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
STEWART of Aroostook
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CUDDY of Winterport
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WADSWORTH of Hiram
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-67) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
CARLOW of Buxton
FOSTER of Dexter
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-66).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Support School Decarbonization"
(S.P. 184) (L.D. 815)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CARLOW of Buxton
CUDDY of Winterport
FOSTER of Dexter
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
WOOD of Portland
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
STEWART of Aroostook
Representative:
WADSWORTH of Hiram
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Facilitate a Timely Revision Process in the Site Location of Development Laws"
(S.P. 328) (L.D. 1038)
Signed:
Senator:
CARNEY of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BELL of Yarmouth
BLUME of York
DOUDERA of Camden
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
ZEIGLER of Montville
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-96) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
BRENNER of Cumberland
BENNETT of Oxford
Representatives:
HANLEY of Pittston
JOHANSEN of Monticello
O'CONNOR of Berwick
TUELL of East Machias
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Passon Bill "An Act Regarding the Practice of Pharmacy"
(S.P. 242) (L.D. 603)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN of Cumberland
BRENNER of Cumberland
STEWART of Aroostook
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
ARFORD of Brunswick
BLIER of Buxton
BROOKS of Lewiston
CONNOR of Lewiston
EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft
MATHIESON of Kittery
MORRIS of Turner
QUINT of Hodgdon
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-101) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Corrections Officers Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan"
(S.P. 78) (L.D. 190)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-101).
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(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-69) on Bill "An Act To Include Forest Rangers and Forest Fire Prevention Specialists in the Bureau of Forestry's Forest Protection Unit in the Laws Concerning Cancer Suffered by Firefighters"
(S.P. 131) (L.D. 305)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-69).
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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-73) on Bill "An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease"
(S.P. 228) (L.D. 575)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-73).
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-100) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Lives of Maine Workers by Supporting Apprenticeships That Lead to Good-paying Jobs"
(S.P. 253) (L.D. 648)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-100).
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(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-92) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States under the State Retirement System"
(S.P. 308) (L.D. 956)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representative:
MORRIS of Turner
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-92).
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(6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension Options
(S.P. 366) (L.D. 1105)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Charging an Employee for Direct Deposit for Wages"
(S.P. 367) (L.D. 1106)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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(6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Legislative Approval of Any State of Emergency Lasting Longer Than 60 Days
(S.P. 315) (L.D. 985)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-94) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Own Property To Speak at Town Meetings on Local Issues"
(S.P. 349) (L.D. 1088)
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-81) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representative:
GREENWOOD of Wales
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow the Governor To Declare a Limited State of Emergency for Federal Aid Purposes"
(S.P. 404) (L.D. 1237)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-72) on Bill "An Act To Reinstate and Increase the Income Tax Deduction for Contributions to Education Savings Plans"
(S.P. 31) (L.D. 23)
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
COLLINGS of Portland
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-72).
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(6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide a Tax Break for Businesses That Employ People with Disabilities"
(S.P. 72) (L.D. 168)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
COLLINGS of Portland
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-71) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________
(6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-70) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry"
(S.P. 76) (L.D. 188)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
COLLINGS of Portland
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-70) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-95)thereto.
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(6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Authority To Manage Electric Bicycle Access to Off-road Trails"
(S.P. 372) (L.D. 1110)
Signed:
Senators:
DIAMOND of Cumberland
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
CEBRA of Naples
MARTIN of Greene
O'CONNELL of Brewer
PARRY of Arundel
PERKINS of Oakland
WHITE of Mars Hill
WHITE of Waterville
WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________
(6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-102) on Bill "An Act To Allow the Sale of Raffle Tickets Online" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 256) (L.D. 671)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
FARRIN of Somerset
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
KINNEY of Knox
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-102).
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(6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-211) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Membership Requirements of the Board of Pesticides Control"
(H.P. 837) (L.D. 1159)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
MAXMIN of Lincoln
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
LANDRY of Farmington
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
OSHER of Orono
PLUECKER of Warren
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
BERNARD of Caribou
GIFFORD of Lincoln
HALL of Wilton
SKOLFIELD of Weld
UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle
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(6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-230) on Bill "An Act Regarding Participation in Public Works Projects by Pretrial Inmates"
(H.P. 303) (L.D. 419)
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-231) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
_________________________________
(6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Machine Gun' To Include Bump Stock Devices"
(H.P. 722) (L.D. 976)
Signed:
Senators:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
RECKITT of South Portland
_________________________________
(6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-240) on Bill "An Act To Promote Public Health by Eliminating Criminal Penalties for Possession of Hypodermic Apparatuses"
(H.P. 732) (L.D. 994)
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
_________________________________
(6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure That Assemblies, Protests and Demonstrations in Maine Remain Peaceful" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 754) (L.D. 1016)
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COSTAIN of Plymouth
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-232) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representative:
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
_________________________________
(6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect the Firearm Use and Possession Rights of Maine Citizens during an Emergency" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 781) (L.D. 1052)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PLUECKER of Warren
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
_________________________________
(6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program"
(H.P. 938) (L.D. 1278)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
COSTAIN of Plymouth
NEWMAN of Belgrade
PICKETT of Dixfield
RECKITT of South Portland
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
LOOKNER of Portland
MORALES of South Portland
PLUECKER of Warren
_________________________________
(6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Instruction on the History of Genocide and the Holocaust"
(H.P. 150) (L.D. 215)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-244) on Bill "An Act To Require Certain Schools To Provide Menstrual Products"
(H.P. 328) (L.D. 452)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-245) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Include Community Service Hours in High School Graduation Standards"
(H.P. 394) (L.D. 549)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-246) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-247) on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Individualized Education Program Process"
(H.P. 397) (L.D. 552)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Improve Educational Opportunities by Exempting Children Who Attend Virtual Public Charter Schools from Immunization Requirements and Expanding Enrollment at Virtual Public Charter Schools"
(H.P. 797) (L.D. 1082)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-241) on Bill "An Act To Delay State-mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluation"
(H.P. 850) (L.D. 1172)
Signed:
Senators:
RAFFERTY of York
DAUGHTRY of Cumberland
Representatives:
BRENNAN of Portland
CROCKETT of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth
SALISBURY of Westbrook
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
LYMAN of Livermore Falls
ROCHE of Wells
SAMPSON of Alfred
STEARNS of Guilford
_________________________________
(6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-207) on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 234: Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 141) (L.D. 206)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-208) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
CONNOR of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
LEMELIN of Chelsea
_________________________________
(6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-223) on Bill "An Act To Amend the General Assistance Laws Governing Reimbursement"
(H.P. 666) (L.D. 910)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MEYER of Eliot
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
ZAGER of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
CONNOR of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
LEMELIN of Chelsea
_________________________________
(6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-195) on Bill "An Act To Fund Wildlife Rehabilitators" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 750) (L.D. 1012)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
LANDRY of Farmington
ALLEY of Beals
HEPLER of Woolwich
MARTIN of Eagle Lake
MARTIN of Sinclair
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
MASON of Lisbon
NADEAU of Winslow
ORDWAY of Standish
THERIAULT of China
_________________________________
(6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting North of U.S. Route 2 from the New Hampshire Border to Bangor, North of Route 9 from Bangor to the Canadian Border and within That Portion of the White Mountain National Forest inside the State"
(H.P. 887) (L.D. 1212)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
LANDRY of Farmington
ALLEY of Beals
HEPLER of Woolwich
LYFORD of Eddington
MARTIN of Sinclair
MASON of Lisbon
NADEAU of Winslow
THERIAULT of China
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-256) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
MARTIN of Eagle Lake
ORDWAY of Standish
_________________________________
(6-42) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-257) on Bill "An Act To Provide the Option of Online or Telephonic Tagging of Harvested Big Game Animals"
(H.P. 888) (L.D. 1213)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
CURRY of Waldo
Representatives:
LANDRY of Farmington
ALLEY of Beals
HEPLER of Woolwich
MARTIN of Eagle Lake
MARTIN of Sinclair
MASON of Lisbon
NADEAU of Winslow
ORDWAY of Standish
THERIAULT of China
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
LYFORD of Eddington
_________________________________
(6-43) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-214)on Bill "An Act To Facilitate Licensure for Credentialed Individuals from Other Jurisdictions"
(H.P. 105) (L.D. 149)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
CYRWAY of Kennebec
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
AUSTIN of Gray
BAILEY of Gorham
BERNARD of Caribou
GEIGER of Rockland
HASENFUS of Readfield
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-215) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
DUCHARME of Madison
_________________________________
(6-44) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, To Prevent Economic Hardship as a Result of COVID-19 Restrictions
(H.P. 935) (L.D. 1275)
Signed:
Senators:
CURRY of Waldo
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
ROBERTS of South Berwick
BAILEY of Gorham
GEIGER of Rockland
HASENFUS of Readfield
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-213) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
AUSTIN of Gray
BERNARD of Caribou
COLLAMORE of Pittsfield
DUCHARME of Madison
_________________________________
(6-45) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-233) on Bill "An Act To Promote Socially Responsible Investing by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System by Prohibiting Investment in the Fossil Fuel Industry or For-profit Prisons"
(H.P. 223) (L.D. 319)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-46) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-202) on Bill "An Act To Create a 24-hour Shelter Capital Project Funding Program"
(H.P. 481) (L.D. 654)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-47) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-200) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Amount to Which a State Employee or Teacher Retiree's Cost-of-living Adjustment Is Applied from $20,000 to the Retiree's Actual Retirement Benefit"
(H.P. 515) (L.D. 703)
Signed:
Senator:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
GUERIN of Penobscot
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
MORRIS of Turner
_________________________________
(6-48) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-191) on Bill "An Act To Include within the Definitions of 'Public Employee' and 'Judicial Employee' Those Who Have Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months"
(H.P. 580) (L.D. 775)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-49) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-279) on Bill "An Act Regarding the University of Maine System Hiring Practices"
(H.P. 633) (L.D. 865)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-50) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-192) on Bill "An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment"
(H.P. 711) (L.D. 965)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-51) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Directing the Workers' Compensation Board To Study the Impact of Workers' Compensation Laws on Certain Public Sector Employees
(H.P. 762) (L.D. 1024)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
DRINKWATER of Milford
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-52) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-193) on Bill "An Act To Protect Employees' Exercise of Workplace Rights"
(H.P. 989) (L.D. 1338)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-53) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Remove a Requirement Regarding Payment of Union Fees"
(H.P. 1036) (L.D. 1402)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
_________________________________
(6-54) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Small Employers by Prohibiting Municipalities from Adopting Ordinances Regarding Employee Work Benefits Other Than Ordinances Regarding Minimum Wage Rates"
(H.P. 1069) (L.D. 1453)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-55) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-194) on Bill "An Act To Update the Classification of Service Employees"
(H.P. 1103) (L.D. 1489)
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-56) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Define Commercial and Noncommercial Purveyors of Accommodations for Short-term Rental"
(H.P. 1179) (L.D. 1590)
Signed:
Senator:
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CUDDY of Winterport
GERE of Kennebunkport
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
ROEDER of Bangor
WARREN of Scarborough
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
DRINKWATER of Milford
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
_________________________________
(6-57) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Governor's Emergency Powers"
(H.P. 87) (L.D. 131)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-209) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-58) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Bonding Authority of Counties for Capital Maintenance Projects"
(H.P. 314) (L.D. 434)
Signed:
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-190) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
_________________________________
(6-59) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Governor's Emergency Powers" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 444) (L.D. 608)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-217) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-60) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Citizens To Petition Government Agencies To Repeal or Modify Occupational Regulations"
(H.P. 603) (L.D. 835)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-275) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-61) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow the Citizens of the State To Elect the Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and Attorney General
(H.P. 756) (L.D. 1018)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-255) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Representative:
GREENWOOD of Wales
_________________________________
(6-62) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Transparent Emergency Management"
(H.P. 757) (L.D. 1019)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-268) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-63) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Civic Engagement and Voter Participation for Young People by Lowering the Voting Age for Municipal Elections to 16 Years of Age"
(H.P. 780) (L.D. 1051)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-210) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
_________________________________
(6-64) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Attorney General
(H.P. 785) (L.D. 1056)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-204) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
_________________________________
(6-65) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Popular Election of the Treasurer of State
(H.P. 787) (L.D. 1058)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-212) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
_________________________________
(6-66) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Limit the Governor's Emergency Powers by Requiring a Two-thirds Vote of the Legislature To Continue an Emergency after 90 Days" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 815) (L.D. 1137)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-216) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-67) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Unequal Restriction of Essential Businesses during a State of Civil Emergency"
(H.P. 820) (L.D. 1142)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-228) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-68) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws"
(H.P. 991) (L.D. 1340)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-273) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
_________________________________
(6-69) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals"
(H.P. 999) (L.D. 1365)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
_________________________________
(6-70) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require a Majority Vote of the Legislature for Maine To Join Any Multistate Compact"
(H.P. 1000) (L.D. 1366)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-274) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-71) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-199) on Bill "An Act To Create a James Weldon Johnson Annual Observance Day and an Observance Task Force"
(H.P. 1057) (L.D. 1441)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
DOWNES of Bucksport
HEAD of Bethel
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
GREENWOOD of Wales
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(6-72) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-267) on Bill "An Act To Restructure the Taxation of Adult Use Marijuana"
(H.P. 598) (L.D. 830)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
COLLINGS of Portland
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
KRYZAK of Acton
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
HANLEY of Pittston
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(6-73) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-201) on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding to Qualifying Municipalities by Sharing Adult Use Marijuana Sales and Excise Tax Revenue"
(H.P. 873) (L.D. 1195)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
COLLINGS of Portland
GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
SACHS of Freeport
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(6-74) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Encourage Charitable Giving"
(H.P. 917) (L.D. 1251)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
COLLINGS of Portland
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-242) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
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(6-75) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Improve Camping Opportunities in Maine by Exempting Certain Campground Rental Fees from the Sales and Use Tax"
(H.P. 928) (L.D. 1261)
Signed:
Senators:
LIBBY of Androscoggin
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
TERRY of Gorham
COLLINGS of Portland
MATLACK of St. George
PERRY of Bangor
SACHS of Freeport
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-266) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CARMICHAEL of Greenbush
HANLEY of Pittston
KRYZAK of Acton
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(6-76) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Define the Term 'Unenrolled Political Action Committee'"
(H.P. 25) (L.D. 59)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
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(6-77) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Voting Age to 16 Years of Age
(H.P. 518) (L.D. 706)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
TUTTLE of Sanford
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-262) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
WOOD of Portland
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(6-78) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Maine Clean Election Act Funding for Candidates in Gubernatorial Races"
(H.P. 677) (L.D. 921)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
FARRIN of Somerset
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-263) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
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(6-79) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Absentee Voters"
(H.P. 697) (L.D. 941)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-265) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FARRIN of Somerset
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
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(6-80) Six Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Let the Citizens of the State Choose Their State Auditor"
(H.P. 755) (L.D. 1017)
Signed:
Senator:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-258) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
GREENWOOD of Wales
TUELL of East Machias
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-259) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
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(6-81) Eight Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require a Two-thirds Vote of the Legislature Every 2 Weeks To Maintain a State of Emergency Declared by the Governor" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 895) (L.D. 1220)
Signed:
Senators:
BALDACCI of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MATLACK of St. George
BRYANT of Windham
COPELAND of Saco
DOORE of Augusta
PAULHUS of Bath
RISEMAN of Harrison
Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-205) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
DOWNES of Bucksport
HEAD of Bethel
TUELL of East Machias
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
GREENWOOD of Wales
_________________________________
(6-82) Nine Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Agency Liquor Store Licensing"
(H.P. 434) (L.D. 591)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
FARRIN of Somerset
HICKMAN of Kennebec
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
RIELLY of Westbrook
SUPICA of Bangor
TUTTLE of Sanford
WOOD of Portland
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DOLLOFF of Milton Township
HARRINGTON of Sanford
KINNEY of Knox
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-264) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
COREY of Windham
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (S.P. 391) (L.D. 1290) Bill "An Act To Amend the Statement of Purpose of the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 To Include Emergency Responses That Do Not Require Transportation" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-2) (S.P. 53) (L.D. 792) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Eligibility Provisions of the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-105)
(7-3) (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1642) Bill "An Act To Allow Affirmation of a Local Option Referendum by the Municipal Officers or County Commissioners" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-107)
(7-4) (H.P. 896) (L.D. 1221) Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-5) (H.P. 1219) (L.D. 1635) Bill "An Act To Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-6) (H.P. 1224) (L.D. 1653) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 124: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Reporting Rule, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-7) (H.P. 1231) (L.D. 1660) Bill "An Act To Modify Dental Licensure Requirements To Consider Credentialed Individuals from Other Jurisdictions" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-8) (H.P. 29) (L.D. 63) Bill "An Act Regarding the Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-235)
(7-9) (H.P. 80) (L.D. 114) Bill "An Act To Address Airboat Operation in the State" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-238)
(7-10) (H.P. 184) (L.D. 263) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-239)
(7-11) (H.P. 247) (L.D. 349) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Personal Watercraft on Keyes Pond in the Town of Sweden" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-234)
(7-12) (H.P. 288) (L.D. 404) Bill "An Act To Preserve Deer Habitat" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-254)
(7-13) (H.P. 299) (L.D. 415) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Increase MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Targeted Case Management Services To Reflect Inflation (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-251)
(7-14) (H.P. 404) (L.D. 559) Bill "An Act To Improve the Rights and Basic Protections of Persons with Acquired Brain Injuries" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-271)
(7-15) (H.P. 573) (L.D. 768) Bill "An Act To Explore Alternative Uses of Pulpwood and To Support the Logging and Forestry Industries" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-261)
(7-16) (H.P. 575) (L.D. 770) Bill "An Act To Apply the Civil Trespass Law to Hunting Dogs" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-226)
(7-17) (H.P. 576) (L.D. 771) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-220)
(7-18) (H.P. 587) (L.D. 782) Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Corrections for Certified Batterer Intervention Programming" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-281)
(7-19) (H.P. 605) (L.D. 837) Bill "An Act To Ensure That Definitions in the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act Comply with State and Federal Law" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-270)
(7-20) (H.P. 614) (L.D. 846) Bill "An Act To Promote Benefit Corporations" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-237)
(7-21) (H.P. 641) (L.D. 885) Bill "An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-227)
(7-22) (H.P. 734) (L.D. 996) Bill "An Act To Improve Dental Health Access for Maine Children and Adults with Low Incomes" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-219)
(7-23) (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1009) Resolve, To Create a Health Care Ombudsman Position To Serve in Maine's County Jails Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-218)
(7-24) (H.P. 774) (L.D. 1046) Bill "An Act To Create an Income Tax Return Checkoff for Hunger Prevention" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-253)
(7-25) (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1140) Bill "An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-236)
(7-26) (H.P. 825) (L.D. 1147) Resolve, To Enhance Access to Medication Management for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-278)
(7-27) (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1152) Resolve, To Require Maine Postsecondary Educational Institutions To Review the Level of Student Debt and Develop Plans To Limit Student Debt Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-221)
(7-28) (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1216) Bill "An Act To Amend the State Tax Laws" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-269)
(7-29) (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1287) Bill "An Act To Allow Unlicensed Persons To Sell Caskets To Bury Human Remains" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-260)
(7-30) (H.P. 955) (L.D. 1299) Bill "An Act To Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency is Declared" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-252)
(7-31) (H.P. 972) (L.D. 1316) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-224)
(7-32) (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1324) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct an Assessment of Human Trafficking in the State Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-277)
(7-33) (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1333) Bill "An Act Concerning the Dispensation of Naloxone Hydrochloride by Emergency Medical Services Providers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-203)
(7-34) (H.P. 1010) (L.D. 1376) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Enhance Maine's Fish and Wildlife Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-225)
(7-35) (H.P. 1020) (L.D. 1386) Resolve, To Improve Access to Bariatric Care (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-276)
(7-36) (H.P. 1089) (L.D. 1474) Bill "An Act To Promote Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for Maine Students" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-222)
(7-37) (H.P. 1097) (L.D. 1482) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-249)
(7-38) (H.P. 1141) (L.D. 1536) Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Public Hearings on Citizen-initiated Municipal Referenda" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-272)
(7-39) (H.P. 1208) (L.D. 1624) Resolve, To Create a Stakeholder Group To Identify the Needs of Long-term Care Family Caregivers (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-250)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Modify the Qualifications for Resident Dentist Licensure
(S.P. 33) (L.D. 25)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act To Make the Pilot Program Providing Mental Health Case Management Services to Veterans a Permanent Program
(H.P. 505) (L.D. 693)
(C. "A" H-154)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act To Support the Recovery of Maine's Distilleries by Allowing the Sale of Cocktails for On-premises Consumption
(H.P. 524) (L.D. 714)
(C. "A" H-156)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act Clarifying Patient Consent for Certain Medical Examinations
(H.P. 595) (L.D. 790)
(C. "A" H-112)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2021-22
(H.P. 884) (L.D. 1209)
(C. "A" H-168)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) An Act To Repeal and Replace the Kittery Water District Charter
(H.P. 1147) (L.D. 1542)
(C. "A" H-185)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-7) Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Program To Provide Grants for Professional Development in Computer Science Instruction
(S.P. 60) (L.D. 127)
(C. "A" S-64)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-8) Resolve, To Create the Frequent Users System Engagement Collaborative
(H.P. 349) (L.D. 475)
(C. "A" H-167)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-9) Resolve, Regarding Certification for Certain Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians
(H.P. 367) (L.D. 504)
(C. "A" H-151)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-10) Resolve, To Ensure That Access to Oral and Facial Ambulatory Surgical Centers in Maine Remains Viable
(S.P. 232) (L.D. 595)
(C. "A" S-91)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-11) An Act To Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted Drugs
(S.P. 15) (L.D. 8)
(S. "A" S-63 to C. "A" S-59)
(10-12) An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining Negotiations by Public Employers of Teachers
(H.P. 18) (L.D. 52)
(C. "A" H-103)
(10-13) An Act To Protect Children from Extreme Poverty by Preserving Children's Access to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits
(H.P. 44) (L.D. 78)
(C. "A" H-166)
(10-14) An Act To Ensure the Safety of Children Experiencing Homelessness by Extending Shelter Placement Periods and Amending Licensing Requirements for Emergency Shelters
(H.P. 47) (L.D. 81)
(C. "A" H-162)
(10-15) An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Rule-making Authority To Establish a Bear Season Framework and Bag Limits
(H.P. 98) (L.D. 142)
(C. "A" H-148)
(10-16) An Act Regarding the Arrearage Management Program
(H.P. 99) (L.D. 143)
(C. "A" H-128)
(10-17) An Act To Fund Capital Improvements to Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions To Bolster Maine's Future Workforce
(H.P. 100) (L.D. 144)
(C. "A" H-139)
(10-18) An Act To Permit All Public Employers To Implement Payroll Deductions for Disability and Life Insurance Policies
(S.P. 77) (L.D. 189)
(10-19) An Act Regarding the Board of Occupational Safety and Health
(S.P. 110) (L.D. 248)
(10-20) An Act To Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds
(H.P. 171) (L.D. 250)
(C. "A" H-163)
(10-21) An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care
(S.P. 114) (L.D. 265)
(C. "A" S-86)
(10-22) An Act To Increase Funding for Snowmobile Trails and Capital Equipment Grants
(H.P. 196) (L.D. 280)
(C. "A" H-188)
(10-23) An Act To Prohibit the Use of Chlorpyrifos
(H.P. 220) (L.D. 316)
(10-24) An Act To Reevaluate the Frenchboro Area Dragging Exclusion Zone
(H.P. 236) (L.D. 332)
(C. "A" H-146)
(10-25) An Act Updating Certain Probate Filing and Certification Fees To Reflect Current Costs
(H.P. 243) (L.D. 345)
(10-26) An Act To Allow Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and Their Spouses To Apply for Temporary Occupational Licenses
(S.P. 160) (L.D. 374)
(C. "A" S-82)
(10-27) An Act To Create a Regional Grant Program To Help Rural Businesses Find Qualified Staff
(S.P. 200) (L.D. 492)
(C. "A" S-74)
(10-28) An Act To Improve Consumer Protections for Community Solar Projects
(H.P. 370) (L.D. 507)
(C. "A" H-189)
(10-29) An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider Tax
(S.P. 212) (L.D. 527)
(C. "A" S-93)
(10-30) An Act To Improve Health Care Data Analysis
(H.P. 386) (L.D. 541)
(C. "A" H-187)
(10-31) An Act To Require MaineCare Coverage for Ostomy Equipment
(H.P. 433) (L.D. 590)
(C. "A" H-110)
(10-32) An Act Regarding the Child Protection System
(H.P. 442) (L.D. 606)
(C. "A" H-164)
(10-33) An Act To Prohibit Shelf-stable Products from Being Sold as Cider
(S.P. 244) (L.D. 630)
(C. "A" S-90)
(10-34) An Act Relating to Hunting with a Noise Suppression Device
(S.P. 249) (L.D. 635)
(C. "A" S-83)
(10-35) An Act To Allow the Use of an Additional Light on the Roof of Vehicles of Active Members of a Municipal or Volunteer Fire Department
(H.P. 489) (L.D. 662)
(C. "A" H-126)
(10-36) An Act To Increase the Lobbyist Registration Fee
(H.P. 497) (L.D. 670)
(C. "A" H-155)
(10-37) An Act To Establish the Maine Community College System Pell Grant Match Program
(H.P. 566) (L.D. 761)
(C. "A" H-182)
(10-38) An Act To Authorize the Maine Emergency Management Agency To Requisition Food Supplies for Emergency Use or Special Duty Assignments
(H.P. 569) (L.D. 764)
(C. "A" H-109)
(10-39) An Act To Permit Naloxone Possession, Prescription, Administration and Distribution in Public and Private Schools
(H.P. 577) (L.D. 772)
(C. "A" H-138)
(10-40) An Act Regarding Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Sites
(H.P. 585) (L.D. 780)
(C. "A" H-153)
(10-41) An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Emissions Control System Tampering
(H.P. 640) (L.D. 872)
(C. "A" H-131)
(10-42) An Act To Allow Municipalities To Set Below-market Interest Rates for Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Programs
(H.P. 653) (L.D. 897)
(C. "A" H-136)
(10-43) An Act To Improve Turkey Tagging
(H.P. 699) (L.D. 943)
(C. "A" H-147)
(10-44) An Act To Address the Long-term Impact of Economic Abuse by a Spouse
(H.P. 703) (L.D. 947)
(10-45) An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers
(H.P. 725) (L.D. 979)
(C. "A" H-130)
(10-46) An Act To Ease Business Expansion by Increasing the Number and Applicability of Permit Exemptions under the Site Location of Development Laws
(S.P. 323) (L.D. 1028)
(C. "A" S-89)
(10-47) An Act To Create an Administrative Review Process for Hunting Violations
(H.P. 766) (L.D. 1031)
(C. "A" H-129)
(10-48) An Act To Provide Program Solvency, Clarity, Consistency and Flexibility in Routine Public Health Licensing Activities
(S.P. 337) (L.D. 1069)
(C. "A" S-77)
(10-49) An Act To Improve the Long-term Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Raising the Upper Age Limit for Voluntary Support Eligibility
(S.P. 352) (L.D. 1091)
(C. "A" S-78)
(10-50) An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Civilian Employees Who Work for the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Computer Crimes Unit
(S.P. 362) (L.D. 1101)
(C. "A" S-85)
(10-51) An Act To Increase the Time for Which a Temporary Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Is Valid
(S.P. 365) (L.D. 1104)
(10-52) An Act To Encourage the Renovation of Available Housing Stock
(H.P. 810) (L.D. 1132)
(C. "A" H-152)
(10-53) An Act To Amend the Service Contracts Act To Include the Replacement of Motor Vehicle Keys and Key Fobs and Damage to a Motor Vehicle That Results in Lease-end or Other Charges for Excessive Wear and Use
(H.P. 819) (L.D. 1141)
(C. "A" H-150)
(10-54) An Act To Allow Commercial Lobster License Holders To Possess a Marine Harvesting Demonstration License
(H.P. 860) (L.D. 1182)
(C. "A" H-125)
(10-55) An Act To Extend Electronic Proof of Registration to All-terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles and Watercraft
(H.P. 910) (L.D. 1244)
(10-56) An Act To Eliminate Limits on the Number of Taste-testing Events for Beer, Wine and Spirits
(H.P. 932) (L.D. 1272)
(10-57) An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Disclosure and the Filing of Statements of Sources of Income
(H.P. 1011) (L.D. 1377)
(C. "A" H-157)
(10-58) An Act To Amend the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolving Loan Program
(H.P. 1137) (L.D. 1533)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-59) Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control To Prohibit the Use of Certain Neonicotinoids for Outdoor Residential Use
(H.P. 111) (L.D. 155)
(C. "B" H-67)
(10-60) Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program
(S.P. 164) (L.D. 376)
(C. "A" S-76)
(10-61) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Report on Child Abuse Prevention Efforts To Implement the Family First Prevention Services Act
(H.P. 360) (L.D. 497)
(C. "A" H-165)
(10-62) Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Reduction of Unfunded and Outdated Municipal Mandates
(H.P. 427) (L.D. 584)
(C. "A" H-99)
(10-63) Resolve, To Convene a Working Group To Develop Plans To Protect Maine's Agricultural Lands When Siting Solar Arrays
(S.P. 206) (L.D. 820)
(10-64) Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations To Study the Impact of Policies Regarding Agriculture, Access to Land, Access to Grants and Access to Financing on African American and Indigenous Farmers in the State
(H.P. 638) (L.D. 870)
(C. "A" H-141)
(10-65) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Jointly Develop Recommendations Regarding Carbon Storage Programs and Policies
(H.P. 693) (L.D. 937)
(C. "A" H-161)
(10-66) Resolve, To Facilitate the Inclusion of Crisis Response Services in Emergency Services Offered through the E-9-1-1 System
(H.P. 962) (L.D. 1306)
(C. "A" H-186)
(10-67) Resolve, Regarding Authority of Municipalities To Regulate Timber Harvesting
(S.P. 457) (L.D. 1407)
(C. "A" S-99)
(10-68) Resolve, To Dedicate a Portion of Route 6 from Lee to Springfield in Honor of Sgt. Blair Emery
(H.P. 1041) (L.D. 1425)
(10-69) Resolve, Authorizing the State To Convey to the Passamaquoddy Tribe the State's Interest in a Certain Parcel of Land in the Town of Meddybemps
(S.P. 502) (L.D. 1560)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Canton
(SLS 79)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED.
- CARRIED OVER to a subsequent special or regular session of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 435 on March 30, 2021.
TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to a Healthy Environment
(S.P. 196) (L.D. 489)
(C. "A" S-53)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
3. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-65) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Cap Interest Rates for Consumer Debt"
(S.P. 205) (L.D. 522)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-65).
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
4. SENATE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Provide Equal Access to the Benefits of the Maine Food Sovereignty Act"
(S.P. 306) (L.D. 954)
- In Senate, Unanimous OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-88).
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-140) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Require Coverage for Female Firefighters Facing Reproductive System Cancer"
(H.P. 148) (L.D. 213)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-175) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Ability of Public Employers and Unions To Negotiate"
(H.P. 325) (L.D. 449)
TABLED - May 19, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
(4-1) On motion of Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1284)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, and in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order and the guidelines of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the wearing of protective face coverings in legislative spaces is permitted, but is not required.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 164)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 2, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (J) (d), I am temporarily appointing Representative Richard Cebra of Naples to the House Standing Committee on Ethics, replacing Representative Timothy Theriault of China, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau
Speaker of the House
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
130th Legislature
First Special Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 3
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 165)
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
TO: Members of the 130th Maine House of Representatives
FROM: House Committee on Ethics, Hon. Ralph Tucker, Chair
RE: Reprimand of Hon. John Andrews
DATE: June 2, 2021
Please be advised that the House Ethics Committee convened on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Legislative Council Chambers at 11:15 a.m. to discuss the matter of a breach of House Rules. During our deliberations Rep. Andrews admitted to the breach of rules and has volunteered to remove himself from today’s House deliberations.
House rules are in place to ensure order and decorum of the chamber. These rules are necessary to protect the rights of all members to represent their districts. Violations of these rules compromises the House’s ability to function as a governing body. The committee appreciates that Rep. Andrews admitted his violation and sought a reasonable solution. Please be advised that continued breaches of rules will be met with more severe penalties.
Should Representative Andrews comply with the established rules of order and decorum, he will be admitted back into the chamber.
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