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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
First Regular Session - Thirty-Ninth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
39th Legislative Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Brian Rebert, New Hope Baptist Church, Farmington.
National Anthem by Mount View High School Concert Band, Thorndike.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Paul A. Liebow, M.D., Bucksport.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 9, 2019.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 171)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 13, 2019
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 have temporarily appointed Representative Scott Landry of Farmington to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, replacing Representative Heidi Brooks of Lewiston, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 173)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 13, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 20, Ch. 5, Part 679, Subpart A, §679.110 (b)(2) of federal law, I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Michael Sylvester of Portland to the State Workforce Board, effective immediately.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 167)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 14, 2019
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 8, 2019
The Honorable Stan Gerzofsky of Brunswick and Lance Boucher of Manchester for appointment to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §13083-I, these appointments are contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
James P. Norris of Winthrop and Roger K. Berle of Falmouth for appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board.
Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §6204, these appointments are contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Casey Maddock of Scarborough for appointment to the State Board of Education as the Student Member.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, this appointment is contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 168)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 14, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Dunphy of Old Town, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1103 An Act To Increase the Number of Members of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Deschambault of York, to report the following bills out "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 457 An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Riverfront Community Development
L.D. 794 An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on State and Local Government has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Rykerson of Kittery, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 933 Resolve, Authorizing Certain Persons To Sue the Town of Kittery
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 170)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 14, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
L.D. 840 An Act Regarding the Control of Browntail Moths
L.D. 1114 An Act To Humanely Treat Animals Trapped in Buildings
L.D. 1574 An Act To Continue Authorization of Seaplane Landings on Katahdin Lake
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 637 An Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Operation and Drug Use
Energy, Utilities and Technology
L.D. 271 An Act Regarding a Transmission and Distribution Utility's Use of the Right of Eminent Domain To Locate Its Transmission Lines
L.D. 1558 An Act To Change the Definition of "Gas Utility" in the Laws Governing Public Utilities
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
L.D. 815 An Act To Regulate the Issuance of Short-term, Limited-duration Health Insurance Policies in the State
L.D. 1236 An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing the Licensing of Paramedics
L.D. 1472 An Act To Create a Commission To Establish a State Bank
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
L.D. 1502 An Act To Expand Access to the Workforce through Apprenticeships
Taxation
L.D. 35 An Act To Exempt All Disabled Veterans in Maine from All Income Tax and To Increase Their Homestead Exemption to $50,000
L.D. 922 An Act To Provide a Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Fixtures
L.D. 1191 An Act To Exempt Solar Energy Equipment from Property Tax
L.D. 1271 An Act To Exempt Permanently Disabled Veterans from Payment of Property Tax
L.D. 1326 An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
L.D. 1448 An Act To Expand the Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Veterans and Legal Affairs
L.D. 294 An Act To Require the Fiscal Impact Estimate of a Direct Initiative of Legislation To Be Included on the Ballot
L.D. 1348 An Act To Authorize Sports Wagering
L.D. 1438 An Act To Clarify the Intent of Referendum Questions for Voters
L.D. 1515 An Act To Allow Sports Wagering in Maine
L.D. 1571 An Act To Establish the Exclusive Right of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in the State To Conduct All Sports Betting in Maine
L.D. 1631 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting, Voting by Absentee Ballot and Voting by Mail
L.D. 1642 An Act Regarding the Regulation of Sports Wagering
L.D. 1656 An Act To Provide for the Regulation of Sports Wagering
L.D. 1657 An Act To Regulate Sports Wagering
L.D. 1665 An Act To Automatically Change a Voter Registration Address upon Change of Address for a Driver's License
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 383)
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 9, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 129th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Peter Pray of Millinocket for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.C. 384)
MAINE SENATE
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 9, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Bill "An Act Regarding the Sale and Release or Abandonment of Balloons" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 937) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Align the Harness Racing Laws with Current Policies" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1230) (L.D. 1728)
Sponsored by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representative: HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Correct Various Statutes Related to the Department of Corrections"
(H.P. 1229) (L.D. 1727)
Sponsored by Representative COREY of Windham.
Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Reorganize the Provision of Services for Children with Disabilities from Birth to 5 Years of Age" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1226) (L.D. 1715)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HANDY of Lewiston.
(3-4) Bill "An Act To Ensure Comprehensive Interdepartmental Planning, Coordination and Collaboration on Aging Policy" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1733)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond.
(3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Medical Marijuana"
(H.P. 1236) (L.D. 1738)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Update the Licensing Laws for Occupational Therapy Practice"
(H.P. 1227) (L.D. 1716)
Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Correct Maine's Fish and Wildlife Laws"
(H.P. 1228) (L.D. 1717)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
(3-8) Bill "An Act To Clarify Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws Regarding Boating and Hunting Licensing"
(H.P. 1238) (L.D. 1740)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act Regarding Representation of the Department of Marine Resources in Libel Proceedings"
(H.P. 1233) (L.D. 1731)
Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York.
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act To Create a Carrier License for Pelagic and Anadromous Fish"
(H.P. 1231) (L.D. 1729)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
(3-11) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Scallop Drag Size Limitation in Blue Hill Bay"
(H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1732)
Sponsored by Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
(H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1739)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Enter into a Reciprocal Agreement between the State and Taiwan Regarding Driver's Licenses
(H.P. 1225) (L.D. 1714)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: McLEAN of Gorham, PERKINS of Oakland, Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Elections"
(H.P. 1232) (L.D. 1730)
Sponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1224) (Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DODGE of Belfast, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MEYER of Eliot, MORALES of South Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY AS TOURISM WORKER RECOGNITION MONTH
WHEREAS, tourism is one of Maine's largest industries, bringing in over 37 million visitors to the State, supporting one out of every 6 jobs and generating over $9 billion per year in tourism-related sales and over $610 million in taxes; and
WHEREAS, tourism incorporates every size of business, including many small, family-owned and multigenerational businesses;and
WHEREAS, these businesses provide a broad array of tourism services such as lodging, dining, camps and campgrounds, retail, amusements, guide and tour services, outdoor recreation and cultural and heritage attractions; and
WHEREAS, the 110,000 tourism workers in Maine are indispensable to the success of this industry and provide the dedicated and exemplary service and hospitality that make Maine the truly unique travel destination that it is; and
WHEREAS, Maine tourism workers deserve the greatest credit and recognition for the achievements and growth of this industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to declare May 2019 as Tourism Worker Recognition Month to honor Maine's tourism workers for all they do for the promotion and economic success of the State.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) the University of Maine Women's Basketball Team, of Orono, which won the America East Championship and advanced to the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 498)
(5-2) Katherine Bertini, of Solon, a teacher at Madison Junior High School, who has been named the 2019 Somerset County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 499)
(5-3) Bobbi Tardif, of Corinna, a teacher at SeDoMoCha School, who has been named the 2019 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 500)
(5-4) Jeanna Carver, of Jonesport, a teacher at Jonesport Elementary School, who has been named the 2019 Washington County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 501)
(5-5) Linda Andrews, of Buckfield, a teacher at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School and Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, who has been named the 2019 Oxford County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 502)
(5-6) Robert Taylor, of Jay, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain High School, who has been named the 2019 Franklin County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 503)
(5-7) Allyson Waller, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 505)
(5-8) Yvonne "Diddy" Winslow, of Sabattus, to whom, for contributions to the community, the Town of Sabattus has dedicated its 2019 Annual Town Meeting and Town Report. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 506)
(5-9) Shelley and Hampton Jackson, of Caribou, who are recipients of a 2019 Real Heroes Award from the American Red Cross of Aroostook County for aiding a driver in distress. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 507)
(5-10) Kristi Herron, of Caribou, who is a recipient of a 2019 Biomed Volunteer of the Year Award from the American Red Cross of Aroostook County in recognition of her volunteer work. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 508)
(5-11) Amy Beil, of Limestone, who is a recipient of a 2019 Real Heroes Award from the American Red Cross of Aroostook County, for saving the life of her husband using cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 509)
(5-12) Ethan Couture, of Dixfield, a senior at Dirigo High School, who is a recipient of a Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award for demonstrating dependability, leadership, service and patriotism. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 344)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-13) Kayden Haylock, of Hartford, a Girl Scout 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 345)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-14) Ruby Haylock, of Hartford, a Girl Scout 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 346)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-15) Ethan Couture, of Dixfield, a senior at Dirigo High School, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 347)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-16) Brycen Waugh, a young man from Mexico, who received special recognition from the American Legion for giving all the money he received for his birthday, $520, to support veterans. The money will be used to help purchase Stryker wheelchairs at the Togus VA. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 348)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-17) Janie Wang, of Eliot, owner of Modernist Pantry, LLC, who has received the 2019 Small Business Person of the Year Award from the United States Small Business Administration. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 349)
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
(5-18) Charles Richard Hall, a native of Wilton, to whom, for contributions to the community, the Town of Wilton has dedicated its Town Report. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 350)
Presented by Representative HALL of Wilton.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-19) Barbara A. Rohrbaugh, of Hallowell, who is retiring after 25 years of public service as a librarian at the Hubbard Free Library in Hallowell. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 352)
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
(5-20) Isaac Dearborn, of West Gardiner, a member of Troop No. 613, 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 353)
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
In Memory of:
(5-21) Richard A. Ferrari, of Farmington. Mr. Ferrari was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a bugler during World War II. He worked with his family at the family clothing store, The Red Store, and later remodeled it with his brothers, Norman and David, renaming it Ferrari Brothers' Clothing Store, where he worked until his retirement in 1980. He later worked part-time at Hannaford Brothers in Jay for 10 years. He was a longtime member of the Roderick Crosby American Legion Post and the Frank L. Mitchell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335 of Jay. He was a former director of North East Bank for 15 years, president of the Farmington Ski Club in 1965, commander of the Legion in 1954 and a Cub Scout leader for many years. Mr. Ferrari will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(SLS 504)
(5-22) Ann Tibbetts Smith, of Norridgewock. Before her retirement, Mrs. Smith worked as a social worker for the Department of Health and Human Services. She enjoyed attending church and various pursuits, including gardening and baking. She was well-known for her blankets, pies, pickles and jam. Mrs. Smith will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 23 years, Sidney, and by her family and friends;
(HLS 351)
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative CURTIS of Madison.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers by Creating the Crime of Aggravated Assault on an Officer"
(S.P. 74) (L.D. 262)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
RECKITT of South Portland
MORALES of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-74) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
JOHANSEN of Monticello
PICKETT of Dixfield
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Transparency and Participation in Maine Water Districts"
(S.P. 373) (L.D. 1198)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
FOSTER of Dexter
GRIGNON of Athens
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
HANLEY of Pittston
RILEY of Jay
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representative:
KESSLER of South Portland
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-226) on Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools by Implementing an After-school Food Program for At-risk Students" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 421) (L.D. 577)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
FARNSWORTH of Portland
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-230) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual
(H.P. 342) (L.D. 433)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
CARDONE of Bangor
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HARNETT of Gardiner
RECKITT of South Portland
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
KEIM of Oxford
Representatives:
CURTIS of Madison
DeVEAU of Caribou
HAGGAN of Hampden
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes"
(H.P. 733) (L.D. 978)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
CARDONE of Bangor
CURTIS of Madison
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HAGGAN of Hampden
HARNETT of Gardiner
RECKITT of South Portland
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
KEIM of Oxford
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Repeal the Ranked-choice Voting Law"
(H.P. 877) (L.D. 1213)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
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
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-7) 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 Require State and Congressional Elections To Be Decided by a Plurality of Votes Cast
(H.P. 960) (L.D. 1332)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-233) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Simplify Voting in Maine by Placing a Moratorium on Ranked-choice Voting"
(H.P. 1059) (L.D. 1447)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-234) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Concerning Elections in Maine Congressional Districts"
(H.P. 1066) (L.D. 1454)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-235) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-236) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Facilitate the Use of Ranked-choice Voting for Governor and Members of the Legislature
(H.P. 1079) (L.D. 1477)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-11) Eight Members of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-239) on Bill "An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public Charter Schools"
(H.P. 370) (L.D. 513)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
FARNSWORTH of Portland
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-240) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representative:
FECTEAU of Augusta
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(6-12) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Streamline the Eviction Process"
(H.P. 780) (L.D. 1057)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
KEIM of Oxford
Representatives:
CURTIS of Madison
HAGGAN of Hampden
RECKITT of South Portland
Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
CARDONE of Bangor
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HARNETT of Gardiner
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
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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. 89) (L.D. 277) Bill "An Act To Ban Telephone Solicitations Using an Artificial or Prerecorded Voice and Enhance Caller Identification" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-88)
(7-2) (H.P. 644) (L.D. 870) Bill "An Act To Change the Membership of the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse To Include More Tribal Members" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass
(7-3) (H.P. 1102) (L.D. 1510) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97: Private Non-Medical Institution Services and Appendices B, C, D, E and F, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass
(7-4) (H.P. 1179) (L.D. 1644) Bill "An Act To Clarify Conflict of Interest Requirements for the Board of Environmental Protection" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-5) (H.P. 39) (L.D. 38) Bill "An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Adults" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-241)
(7-6) (H.P. 127) (L.D. 145) Bill "An Act To Expand the Membership of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-227)
(7-7) (H.P. 326) (L.D. 417) Bill "An Act To Allow an Attorney To Copy a Driver's License" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-231)
(7-8) (H.P. 384) (L.D. 527) Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau Staff Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-229)
(7-9) (H.P. 387) (L.D. 530) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Subrogation Rights for Medical Payments Coverage" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-242)
(7-10) (H.P. 860) (L.D. 1186) Bill "An Act To Exempt Agricultural Fairs from the Assessment of Demand Charges for Electricity" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-228)
(7-11) (H.P. 955) (L.D. 1320) Bill "An Act To Require the Department of Environmental Protection To Provide Natural Resources Protection Act Permits to Affected Municipalities" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-238)
(7-12) (H.P. 1041) (L.D. 1431) Resolve, To Support Municipal Recycling Programs (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-237)
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Acts
(10-1) An Act To Ensure the Integrity of For-profit Colleges and Universities
(S.P. 30) (L.D. 103)
(C. "A" S-83)
(10-2) An Act To Strengthen Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water
(S.P. 40) (L.D. 153)
(C. "A" S-84)
(10-3) An Act Authorizing Earned Employee Leave
(S.P. 110) (L.D. 369)
(C. "A" S-79)
(10-4) An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday
(H.P. 340) (L.D. 431)
(C. "A" H-188)
(10-5) An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program
(S.P. 118) (L.D. 440)
(C. "A" S-61)
(10-6) An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture
(S.P. 230) (L.D. 786)
(C. "A" S-81)
(10-7) An Act To Provide Additional Flexibility in the Municipal Property Tax Assistance Programs for Seniors
(S.P. 247) (L.D. 811)
(10-8) An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax
(H.P. 637) (L.D. 863)
(C. "A" H-212)
(10-9) An Act To Prohibit the Provision of Conversion Therapy to Minors by Certain Licensed Professionals
(H.P. 755) (L.D. 1025)
(C. "A" H-213)
(10-10) An Act To Update and Amend the Finance Authority of Maine Act
(H.P. 779) (L.D. 1056)
(C. "A" H-224)
(10-11) An Act To Amend the Tax Expenditure Review Process
(H.P. 792) (L.D. 1069)
(10-12) An Act To Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence and To Support Survivors
(S.P. 357) (L.D. 1171)
(C. "A" S-86)
(10-13) An Act To Ensure the Provision of Medical Assessments for Youth in Foster Care
(H.P. 999) (L.D. 1378)
(C. "A" H-215)
(10-14) An Act To Improve Enforcement in the Elver Fishery
(H.P. 1107) (L.D. 1514)
(C. "A" H-221)
(10-15) An Act To Change the Deadline for Submission of the Annual Report of the Public Advocate
(S.P. 502) (L.D. 1567)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-16) Resolve, To Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Homes
(S.P. 346) (L.D. 1126)
(C. "A" S-87)
(10-17) Resolve, To Name the Route 7 Bridge in Corinna in Honor of PFC Paul Earl Sudsbury
(S.P. 451) (L.D. 1471)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019
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 Row House, Inc., of Hallowell
(HLS 79)
TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LEAD A GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR
(S.P. 448)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - ADOPTION. (Roll Call Ordered)
3. Bill "An Act To Respect the Will of Maine Voters by Funding Education at 55 Percent"
(H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1508)
(Committee on TAXATION suggested)
TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
PENDING - REFERENCE.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Jon and Rosemary Hentz, of Georgetown
(HLS 207)
TABLED - April 11, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kayla Thayer, of Auburn
(HLS 250)
TABLED - April 18, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-139) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Establish Wage and Employment Parity between Adult and Child Protective Services Caseworkers in the Department of Health and Human Services"
(H.P. 337) (L.D. 428)
TABLED - April 25, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. An Act Increasing Municipal Agent Fees for Motor Vehicle, All-terrain Vehicle, Snowmobile and Watercraft Registrations
(S.P. 272) (L.D. 917)
(C. "A" S-70)
TABLED - May 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
8. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Alternative Signatures Made by Persons with Disabilities
(H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1437)
(C. "A" H-163)
TABLED - May 8, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE. (Roll Call Ordered)
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Improve Geographic Information System Data Acquisition and Maintenance"
(S.P. 568) (L.D. 1719)
(1-2) Bill "An Act To Penalize Violators of Wood Shipment and Quarantine Laws"
(S.P. 575) (L.D. 1726)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Allow the Confinement of Female Prisoners at the Long Creek Youth Development Center" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 572) (L.D. 1723)
(1-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 and Related Provisions"
(S.P. 573) (L.D. 1724)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Amend the So-called Dig Safe Law"
(S.P. 569) (L.D. 1720)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Pathway for a Registered Dispensary under the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act To Become a For-profit Entity" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 577) (L.D. 1735)
(1-7) Bill "An Act Relating to the Retention and Hiring of Mental Health Staff at the Department of Health and Human Services"
(S.P. 579) (L.D. 1737)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act To Compensate Corrections and Mental Health Workers for Injuries and Illness Suffered While Working"
(S.P. 578) (L.D. 1736)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act To Create a Minimum Age To Hold a Limited-purpose Aquaculture License"
(S.P. 574) (L.D. 1725)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act To Exempt Purchases by Pet Food Pantries from Sales Tax"
(S.P. 567) (L.D. 1718)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act To Amend the Campaign Reports and Finances Laws and the Maine Clean Election Act"
(S.P. 570) (L.D. 1721)
(1-12) Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Develop a Plan for Implementation of Automatic Registration of Nonregistered Persons Qualified To Vote through Records of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
(S.P. 571) (L.D. 1722)
(1-13) Bill "An Act To Create a Postsecondary Educational Institution Program License for the Purchase of Liquor for Certain Curricula"
(S.P. 576) (L.D. 1734)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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