Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
First Regular Session - Fourty-First Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
41st Legislative Day
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Robert Andrews, First Parish Congregational Church, Lebanon.
National Anthem by Larry Abbiati, Lebanon.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Anthony Tannous, M.D., Bangor.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 16, 2019.
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 584)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing shall report out, to the Senate, a bill related to retirement benefits for corrections officers under the 1998 Special Plan.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 587)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business shall report out, to the Senate, a bill to amend the jurisdiction of certain reviews conducted pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 177)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 16, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA, Part 1, Ch. 1-A, §11.4-A2, I am pleased to appoint Sean Douglas of Portland to seat sixteen on the Citizen Trade Policy Commission.
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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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 175)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 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, Senator Miramant of Knox, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 269 An Act To Match the State's Definition of 'Hemp' to the Definition in Federal Law
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Warren of Hallowell, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 693 An Act To Create a Regional Prerelease Center
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Costain of Plymouth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 871 An Act To Establish the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Transferring Illegal Drugs through Breast Milk
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Dill of Penobscot, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 356 An Act To Sustain Maine's Forest Products Industry by Implementing Certain Existing Solid Waste Management Policies
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Lawrence of York, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 895 An Act To Promote Economic Development through Research and Development
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Transportation has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Fecteau of Augusta, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1330 An Act To Ensure Pedestrian Safety in Roundabouts
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Transportation has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative McLean of Gorham, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1435 Resolve, Directing the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation To Study Transportation Funding Reform (EMERGENCY)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 178)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 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:"
Education and Cultural Affairs
L.D. 155 An Act To Ensure Transparency in College Costs
L.D. 161 An Act To Increase Access to Career and Technical Education
L.D. 210 An Act To Increase Technology and Engineering Education for Grades 7 to 12
L.D. 237 An Act To Appropriate Funds for Coaching Services for Existing and New Prekindergarten Programs
L.D. 385 An Act To Base School Funding on the Number of Students Sent by a Town to a Regional School Unit
L.D. 395 An Act To Protect Access to Outside-of-school Enrichment Opportunities
L.D. 468 An Act To Require That the State Fund on an Ongoing Basis a Minimum of 50 Percent of the Costs Associated with Public Preschool Programs
L.D. 504 An Act To Enhance the Development of Innovative Career and Technical Education Programs
L.D. 718 An Act To Increase Funding for Adult Basic Literacy, Workplace Education and College Preparedness
L.D. 1046 An Act To Authorize the Department of Education To Provide Flexibility in the Required Credentials for Teachers in Career and Technical Programs
L.D. 1170 An Act To Raise the Floor of State Education Funding
L.D. 1267 An Act To Allow the Awarding of Graduation Credits by Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions
L.D. 1343 An Act To Improve Health Education and Physical Education in Schools
L.D. 1344 An Act To Improve Nutrition in Maine Schools
L.D. 1351 An Act To Allow for the Recovery and Redistribution of Food in Public Schools
L.D. 1428 An Act To Require the State To Fund 50 Percent of Public Preschool Programs
L.D. 1497 An Act To Recognize High-performing, Efficient School Districts with Regard to the System Administration Allocation (EMERGENCY)
Environment and Natural Resources
L.D. 61 An Act To Improve the Maine Bottle Redemption Process
L.D. 1055 An Act To Reduce Fraud in the Redemption of Beverage Containers
L.D. 1115 An Act To Create Fairness in the Redemption of Beverage Containers
Health and Human Services
L.D. 45 An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Maine's Background Check Center
L.D. 421 Resolve, To Amend the State Plan Regarding the Processing of Vouchers under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children by Farmers' Markets
L.D. 717 An Act To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Reform
L.D. 724 An Act To Amend the Maine Background Check Center Act To Provide Employers Flexibility To Use Approved Alternate Vendors (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 838 Resolve, To Ensure the Continuation of Services to Maine Children and Families (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 966 An Act To Ensure Safer Childhood Vaccines
L.D. 1006 Resolve, To Require the Development of Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities Based on Social Determinants
L.D. 1137 An Act To Clarify the Background Check Process for Certain Child Care Workers
L.D. 1185 An Act To Facilitate Intervention by and Provision of Services through the Department of Health and Human Services for Certain Families Affected by Substance Use
L.D. 1201 An Act To Create a Low-barrier, Permanent Housing Rental Subsidy for Individuals in the State Experiencing Long-term Homelessness
L.D. 1288 An Act To Establish a MaineCare Reimbursement Rate Review Process and the MaineCare Independent Rate Commission
L.D. 1289 Resolve, To Reduce the Incidence of Infants Exposed to Illegal Substances
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
L.D. 437 An Act To Improve Access to and Affordability of Health Care in Maine
L.D. 641 An Act To Save Lives through Epinephrine Autoinjector Accessibility
L.D. 1582 An Act Relating to Surgical Technologists and the Practice of Surgical Technology
L.D. 1666 An Act To Require Certain Health Care Providers To Provide Patients Detailed Information on the Risks Associated with the Use of Opioid Medications and Schedule II Drugs
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
L.D. 371 An Act To Create the Small Communities Tourism Fund
L.D. 570 An Act To Create an Airplane Mechanic Education Program
L.D. 624 An Act To Facilitate the Purchase of Textbooks for Low-income College Students
L.D. 875 An Act To Require Warranty Coverage for Damage to Manufactured Homes during Transportation and Handling
L.D. 1136 An Act To Provide Snow Sports Safety Information to Consumers
L.D. 1334 An Act To Rename the Maine International Trade Center the Maine Trade Center and To Establish within the Center International and Domestic Export Branches
L.D. 1440 An Act To Create Transparency in Tax Increment Financing and Credit Enhancement Agreement Proposals
Judiciary
L.D. 1175 An Act To Ensure the Timely and Proper Completion of Residential Foreclosures
L.D. 1423 An Act To Require Corporate Transparency When Taxpayer Funding Is Provided
Labor and Housing
L.D. 219 An Act To Improve Working Conditions for Maine's Veterans and Immigrants
L.D. 243 An Act To Create an Hourly Rate Compensation System for Loggers and Truckers
L.D. 298 An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Corrections Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease
L.D. 415 An Act To Enhance the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program
L.D. 596 An Act To Prevent the Closure of Maine Businesses
L.D. 819 An Act To Enhance the Predetermination of Independent Contractors
L.D. 901 An Act To Clarify the Statute of Limitations under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
L.D. 1203 An Act To Clarify the Retirement Presumption under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
L.D. 1205 An Act To Allow Full Retirement Benefits under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
L.D. 1354 An Act To Eliminate the Penalties for State and Teacher Retirees Who Return to Employment
L.D. 1501 An Act To Change the Law Governing Occupational Disease Claims under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
L.D. 1588 An Act To Create a Registration Process and Permits for Vacation Rentals
L.D. 1623 An Act To Improve Employee Representation under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 by Amending the Laws Governing Attorney's Fees
L.D. 1624 An Act To Prevent Discrimination under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
Marine Resources
L.D. 1285 An Act To Establish Criteria for a Permit To Conduct Research in the Intertidal Zone
State and Local Government
L.D. 226 An Act To Require the Use of Preapproved Subcontractors for Publicly Funded Construction Projects
L.D. 953 An Act To Enact a Vehicle Use Ordinance for Monhegan Plantation
L.D. 1176 An Act Regarding Caretakers of Ancient Burying Grounds and Access to Ancient Burying Grounds
L.D. 1328 An Act To Increase the Salaries of the Governor and Legislators
L.D. 1379 An Act To Increase the Annual Salary of the Governor and To Increase the Expense Allowance Paid to Legislators
L.D. 1427 An Act To Amend the Legislative Expense Reimbursement
L.D. 1489 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Election of Senators
L.D. 1536 An Act To Require Municipalities To Maintain Access on Public Rights-of-way
L.D. 1581 An Act To Restore County Tax Appropriation Integrity
L.D. 1587 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Nominations of County Commissioners, the Terms of County Commissioners and County Commissioner Districts
S.P. 105 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO RESTORE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
Taxation
L.D. 393 An Act To Change the Eligibility Requirements for the Property Tax Fairness Credit
L.D. 669 An Act To Provide Housing Relief for Maine Families and Seniors
L.D. 887 An Act To Improve the Property Tax Fairness Credit
L.D. 957 An Act To Increase the Property Tax Fairness Credit
L.D. 1443 An Act To Enact the Senior Property Tax Reimbursement Act
Transportation
L.D. 491 An Act To Regulate the Brightness of Headlights
Veterans and Legal Affairs
L.D. 245 An Act To Reestablish a Presidential Primary System in Maine
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 179)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 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 14, 2019
Kelly M. Brackett of Ellsworth for appointment to the Board of Trustees, Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §8204, this appointment is contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on May 16, 2019
The Honorable Bonita J. Usher of Buxton for appointment as a Commissioner of the Maine State Housing Authority.
Pursuant to Title 30-A, MRSA §4723.2, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Mark A. Brunton of China, for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §17102, this appointment is contingent on Confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Richard R. Shiers of Gorham and James Kelley, Jr. of Millinocket for appointment to the Maine State Harness Racing Commission.
Pursuant to Title 8, MRSA §261-A, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
on May 17, 2019
John S. Beliveau of Falmouth, for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §17102, this appointment is contingent on Confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Robert M. Sanford of Gorham for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.
Pursuant to Title 38, MRSA §341-C, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
The Honorable Robert S. Duchesne of Old Town for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.
Pursuant to Title 38, MRSA §341-C, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 180)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 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 Title 3, M.R.S.A., §154, Governor Janet T. Mills has withdrawn her nomination of the following:
on May 15, 2019
Brent Burger of Oakland for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, at his request.
This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 181)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 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. 723 An Act To Enhance Resource Management of Submerged Lands beneath Impounded Waters
L.D. 1316 An Act To Make It Explicit That Maine Holds Title to Its Intertidal Lands
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 828 An Act Concerning the Release of the Name of a Deceased Individual
L.D. 1675 An Act Regarding Building Codes
Energy, Utilities and Technology
L.D. 1562 An Act To Encourage the Use of Renewable Energy
L.D. 1651 An Act To Promote Equitable and Responsible Broadband Investment
Health and Human Services
L.D. 583 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Study the State's Long-term Services and Supports System for Older Adults
L.D. 684 Resolve, Relating to the Prevention and Management of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
L.D. 738 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Study Group To Review the Crisis Response System in the State
L.D. 1202 Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Improve Service Delivery to Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-based Services
L.D. 1374 An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
L.D. 1450 Resolve, To Mitigate the Increasing Waiting List for Services under the MaineCare Section 21 Waiver Program
L.D. 1595 An Act To Enhance the Child Welfare Ombudsman Program
State and Local Government
L.D. 1462 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide 4-year Terms for Senators and To Set Term Limits for Legislators
Transportation
L.D. 157 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Car Seats
L.D. 280 An Act To Improve Public Safety by Restricting the Use of Distracting Electronic Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community"
(H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1756)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MADIGAN of Waterville, MORALES of South Portland, TUELL of East Machias, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, MOORE of Washington.
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Expand and Clarify the Prohibition of Hazing at Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools and Postsecondary Institutions"
(H.P. 1254) (L.D. 1765)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representative: SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DILL of Penobscot.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Clarify Certain Standards for the Efficiency Maine Trust's Triennial Plan"
(H.P. 1251) (L.D. 1757)
Sponsored by Representative COOPER of Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representative: BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1253)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 20, 2019 AS WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN MAINE
WHEREAS, World Refugee Day was launched by the United Nations to honor the bravery, strength and determination of refugees fleeing war and persecution; and
WHEREAS, refugees in communities across the welcoming state of Maine resettle in the hope of finding peace and safety for themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS, for over 40 years refugee communities from diverse backgrounds with a variety of skills, abilities and experiences have been woven into the fabric of Maine's vibrant cultural tapestry; and
WHEREAS, refugee communities have made critical economic contributions to our State; and
WHEREAS, refugee-led organizations in Maine work to strengthen communities by engaging with and improving the lives of all residents of Maine; 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 recognize June 20, 2019 as World Refugee Day in Maine and the positive impact and enduring contributions of refugee communities in the State.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1252)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business shall report out, to the House, a bill on a strategic economic plan.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Emma Hargreaves, of Old Town, who has been named a 2019 United States Presidential Scholar, one of the Nation's highest honors for high school students. The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the President to recognize and honor some of the Nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 543)
(5-2) Reese Sullivan, of Windsor, a seventh grade student at Windsor Elementary School, who won 1st place in the Grades 6 to 8 Category of the Maine Secretary of State's 2019 Maine Constitution Essay Contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 544)
(5-3) Alex Morrison, of Baileyville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Woodland Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 545)
(5-4) Charles Newman, of Baileyville, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Woodland Junior-Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 546)
(5-5) Jake Rogers, of Clinton, coach of the Nokomis Regional High School Football Team, who has received the John Wolfgram Coach of the Year Award from the Howard Vandersea Maine Chapter of the National Football Foundation. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 547)
(5-6) Thomas Gray, of Rockport, a teacher at Camden Hills Regional High School, who has been named the 2019 Knox County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 548)
(5-7) Nell Herrmann, of Blue Hill, a teacher at Blue Hill Consolidated School, who has been named the 2019 Hancock County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 549)
(5-8) Josh Bubier, of Cornville, a warden investigator of the Maine Warden Service, who has been recognized as the 2018 Game Warden of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 370)
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative GRIGNON of Athens, Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
(5-9) Emily E. Smith, of Hermon, a senior at Hermon 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 371)
Presented by Representative REED of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
(5-10) Jennifer Simon, of Parkman, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 372)
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-11) Zachary Wilson, of Sangerville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 373)
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-12) William Wise, a resident of Gorham House, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 374)
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative TERRY of Gorham.
(5-13) Sophie Pelletier, of Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Stearns Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 375)
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-14) Matthew Kowalski, of Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Stearns Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 376)
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-15) Brooke C. Carmire, of Sanford, a senior at Sanford 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 377)
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York, Representative HYMANSON of York, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
(5-16) Noah Davis, of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little 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 378)
Presented by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
(5-17) Dorothy Murray, of Auburn, on her 100th Birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 379)
Presented by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
(5-18) the Edward Little High School Girls Alpine Ski Team, of Auburn, which won the 2019 Class A State Championship, as well as the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Championship. Members of the team include Rebecca Bassett, Gianna Boulet, Miranda Chadbourne, Jordan Cummings, Maizy Demers, Sarah Lachance, Courtney Larson, Mallory Ouellette and Annabelle Soucie; and coaches Jodd Bowles and Will McMellon. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 380)
Presented by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
(5-19) Richard Clark, of Wells, on his retirement as a firefighter with the Wells Fire Department after 54 years of service. Mr. Clark has served as a support person, an interior firefighter, an officer and a chief and more recently as a driver operator. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 381)
Presented by Representative HOBBS of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.
(5-20) Robert Froncko, of Wells, on his retirement as a firefighter with the Wells Fire Department after 23 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 382)
Presented by Representative HOBBS of Wells.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.
(5-21) Holden Willard, of Raymond, who won Best of Show at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod The WORKS International Art Competition with his self-portrait Red Portrait. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 383)
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
(5-22) Shirley Jackson, of Harpswell, for her 35 years of public service as Harpswell Election Clerk and her 21 years of leadership organizing and emceeing Harpswell's Memorial Day Ceremony. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 384)
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland.
(5-23) the Top Students of the 2019 graduating class of Dirigo High School, in Dixfield: Ethan Couture, Devon Fletcher, Alexander Gorham, Sophia Jacques, Kassidy Moro, Tucker Olsen, Ashley Perreault, Mariah Ripley, Willow Smith, Alexa Varnum, Gabrielle White and Lillie Williams. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 385)
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-24) Richard and Linda Harris, of Poland, who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 30, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 386)
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-25) the Lisbon High School One Act Drama Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 387)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-26) Ronaldo Bertrand, a resident of the DLTC Healthcare/The Lamp Memory Care Center in Lisbon, who is the recipient of a Certificate of Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Health Care Association's Remember ME project, which honors pioneering, innovative and interesting residents living in Maine's long-term care facilities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 388)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-27) Grace E. Tibbetts, of Lisbon Falls, a senior at Lisbon 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 389)
Presented by Representative MASON of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-28) James W. Gray, of Vassalboro, a veteran of the United States Army, who was recognized by the American Legion for his service during World War II. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 390)
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-29) Roland Lapointe, of Vassalboro, a veteran of the United States Army, who was recognized by the American Legion for his service during World War II. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 391)
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-30) Robert Roux, of Vassalboro, a veteran of the United States Navy, who was recognized by the American Legion for his service during World War II. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 392)
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-31) Earl Brown, of Vassalboro, a veteran of the United States Army, who was recognized by the American Legion for his service during World War II. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 393)
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-32) Willard Sleamaker, of Vassalboro, a veteran of the United States Navy, who was recognized by the American Legion for his service during World War II. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 394)
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
In Memory of:
(5-33) Joseph Arthur Cobb, of Deer Isle. Mr. Cobb was a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 1998 to 2006, including service in the Iraq War, and worked as an E-4 Petroleum Supply Specialist. Mr. Cobb will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 369)
Presented by Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
(5-34) Steven Charles Lane, of Franklin. A teacher, Mr. Lane began his career at Sullivan Grammar School before moving to Mountain View School, where he taught middle school for 41 years, coached various sports for 22 years and mentored several young teachers before retiring in 2015. He was devoted to his second family, the Jehovah's Witnesses. Mr. Lane will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 46 years, Mary Lou, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 395)
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative LOCKMAN of Bradley.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-78) on Bill "An Act To Address Student Hunger with a 'Breakfast after the Bell' Program"
(S.P. 99) (L.D. 359)
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
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-78) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-100)thereto.
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-101) on Bill "An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed"
(S.P. 397) (L.D. 1277)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
Representatives:
HYMANSON of York
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
MEYER of Eliot
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-102) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-304) on Bill "An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control"
(H.P. 37) (L.D. 36)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
DIAMOND of Cumberland
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
MAXMIN of Nobleboro
O'NEIL of Saco
PLUECKER of Warren
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HALL of Wilton
KINNEY of Knox
KRYZAK of Acton
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SKOLFIELD of Weld
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake Sporting Camps
(H.P. 107) (L.D. 125)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HALL of Wilton
KINNEY of Knox
KRYZAK of Acton
MAXMIN of Nobleboro
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
PLUECKER of Warren
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-297) on Bill "An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial and Other Types of Exploitation through Theft by Deception"
(H.P. 240) (L.D. 316)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
COSTAIN of Plymouth
RECKITT of South Portland
JOHANSEN of Monticello
MORALES of South Portland
PICKETT of Dixfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-298) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
COREY of Windham
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-284) on Bill "An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Implied Consent in Operating a Motor Vehicle into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the United States Supreme Court"
(H.P. 567) (L.D. 762)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
MORALES of South Portland
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
JOHANSEN of Monticello
PICKETT of Dixfield
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from Standardized Testing"
(H.P. 148) (L.D. 185)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-268) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prepare All Students for Work and Life by Requiring That Students Receive Instruction in Vocational Preparation and Practical Life Skills"
(H.P. 243) (L.D. 318)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-267) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-290) on Bill "An Act To Fully Fund After-school and Preschool Programs in the School Funding Formula, Increase the Economically Disadvantaged Student Factor in the School Funding Formula and Increase the School Construction Debt Service Limit"
(H.P. 517) (L.D. 712)
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
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) on Bill "An Act To Provide Purchase Rebates for Battery Electric Vehicles"
(H.P. 442) (L.D. 614)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
RILEY of Jay
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
GRIGNON of Athens
HANLEY of Pittston
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(6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-301) on Bill "An Act Regarding Net Neutrality and Internet Policy"
(H.P. 986) (L.D. 1364)
Signed:
Senators:
MIRAMANT of Knox
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
RILEY of Jay
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
HANLEY of Pittston
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(6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, To Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services
(H.P. 317) (L.D. 408)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
HYMANSON of York
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
MEYER of Eliot
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-294) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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(6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-293) on Bill "An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk"
(H.P. 940) (L.D. 1297)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
HYMANSON of York
CRAVEN of Lewiston
MADIGAN of Waterville
MEYER of Eliot
PERRY of Calais
STOVER of Boothbay
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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(6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) on Bill "An Act To Enact the Maine Death with Dignity Act"
(H.P. 948) (L.D. 1313)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
HYMANSON of York
MEYER of Eliot
STOVER of Boothbay
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
CRAVEN of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
MADIGAN of Waterville
O'CONNOR of Berwick
PERRY of Calais
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(6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Perform Abortions"
(H.P. 922) (L.D. 1261)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
GRATWICK of Penobscot
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
BRENNAN of Portland
FOLEY of Biddeford
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MELARAGNO of Auburn
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
FOLEY of York
Representatives:
BLIER of Buxton
MORRIS of Turner
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
SWALLOW of Houlton
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(6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Snowmobile Registration Fees"
(H.P. 913) (L.D. 1252)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
DAVIS of Piscataquis
Representatives:
NADEAU of Winslow
LANDRY of Farmington
MARTIN of Eagle Lake
MASON of Lisbon
PAULHUS of Bath
STEARNS of Guilford
THERIAULT of China
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-274) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
ORDWAY of Standish
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(6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require That Hospital Liens Be Satisfied on a Just and Equitable Basis"
(H.P. 822) (L.D. 1133)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
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 Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
KEIM of Oxford
Representatives:
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
CURTIS of Madison
DeVEAU of Caribou
HAGGAN of Hampden
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(6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) on Bill "An Act To Promote Keeping Workers in Maine"
(H.P. 538) (L.D. 733)
Signed:
Senators:
BELLOWS of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
CUDDY of Winterport
DOORE of Augusta
PEOPLES of Westbrook
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
AUSTIN of Gray
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
LOCKMAN of Bradley
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-19) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment"
(H.P. 893) (L.D. 1232)
Signed:
Senators:
BELLOWS of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
CUDDY of Winterport
DOORE of Augusta
PEOPLES of Westbrook
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-281) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
AUSTIN of Gray
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
LOCKMAN of Bradley
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Equity in the Elver Aquaculture Quota" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 819) (L.D. 1130)
Signed:
Senators:
MIRAMANT of Knox
DOW of Lincoln
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
ALLEY of Beals
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
BLUME of York
HEPLER of Woolwich
HUTCHINS of Penobscot
JAVNER of Chester
McDONALD of Stonington
TUELL of East Machias
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-288) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor
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(6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Clarify the Use of Burying Grounds and Family Burying Grounds"
(H.P. 777) (L.D. 1054)
Signed:
Senator:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HEAD of Bethel
KINNEY of Knox
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
REED of Carmel
TUELL of East Machias
VEROW of Brewer
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
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(6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-292) on Bill "An Act To Expand Health Insurance Coverage To Certain State Employees"
(H.P. 788) (L.D. 1065)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
EVANGELOS of Friendship
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
RISEMAN of Harrison
VEROW of Brewer
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
Representatives:
HEAD of Bethel
KINNEY of Knox
REED of Carmel
TUELL of East Machias
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(6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Consistency in Commercial Real Estate Law by Restoring Due Diligence Responsibility to the Buyer"
(H.P. 840) (L.D. 1151)
Signed:
Senators:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HEAD of Bethel
KINNEY of Knox
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
REED of Carmel
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
VEROW of Brewer
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
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(6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish 'Ballad of the 20th Maine' as the Official State Ballad"
(H.P. 1124) (L.D. 1541)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
DAVIS of Piscataquis
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
EVANGELOS of Friendship
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
REED of Carmel
RISEMAN of Harrison
TUELL of East Machias
VEROW of Brewer
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
HEAD of Bethel
KINNEY of Knox
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(6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-278) on Bill "An Act To Require Election Transparency"
(H.P. 756) (L.D. 1026)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
CYRWAY of Kennebec
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
STROM of Pittsfield
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(6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET
(H.P. 264)
Signed:
Senators:
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BRYANT of Windham
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HEAD of Bethel
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill
REED of Carmel
TUELL of East Machias
VEROW of Brewer
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Joint Resolution.
Signed:
Senator:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
Representatives:
KINNEY of Knox
RISEMAN of Harrison
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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. 61) (L.D. 249) Bill "An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-107)
(7-2) (S.P. 168) (L.D. 546) Bill "An Act To Enhance Highway Safety by Strengthening the So-called Move Over Law" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-98)
(7-3) (S.P. 269) (L.D. 915) Bill "An Act To Provide Adequate Reimbursement under MaineCare for Ambulance and Neonatal Transport Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-104)
(7-4) (S.P. 345) (L.D. 1125) Bill "An Act To Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Related to Bad Debt and Bed-hold Days" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-103)
(7-5) (S.P. 402) (L.D. 1306) Bill "An Act To Promote Safe Schools through the Creation of the Safe School Climate Council" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-105)
(7-6) (H.P. 202) (L.D. 239) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-7) (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1356) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 40: Home Health Services, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass
(7-8) (H.P. 1140) (L.D. 1578) Bill "An Act To Improve Administration of the Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board and the Public Transit Advisory Council" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass
(7-9) (H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1682) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Removal of Unlawful Signs" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass
(7-10) (H.P. 1214) (L.D. 1699) Bill "An Act To Make a Technical Correction to the Law Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-11) (H.P. 103) (L.D. 121) Bill "An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Implement a Firearm Safety and Firearm Violence Prevention Program" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-276)
(7-12) (H.P. 178) (L.D. 215) Bill "An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-283)
(7-13) (H.P. 198) (L.D. 235) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding To Contain and Manage the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-309)
(7-14) (H.P. 391) (L.D. 534) Bill "An Act To Make Ballot Questions Easier To Read and Understand for Maine Voters" (EMERGENCY) Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-277)
(7-15) (H.P. 443) (L.D. 615) Bill "An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-306)
(7-16) (H.P. 497) (L.D. 676) Bill "An Act To Simplify Maine's Lobster Licensing System" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-287)
(7-17) (H.P. 518) (L.D. 713) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Endangered Species Laws" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-275)
(7-18) (H.P. 578) (L.D. 773) Bill "An Act Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-266)
(7-19) (H.P. 639) (L.D. 865) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Sources of the Maine Controlled Moose Hunt Season" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-273)
(7-20) (H.P. 642) (L.D. 868) Bill "An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Local Unit of Government Is a Party Be Made Available to the Public" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-269)
(7-21) (H.P. 659) (L.D. 885) Bill "An Act Regarding Daylight Saving Time in Maine" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-307)
(7-22) (H.P. 672) (L.D. 908) Bill "An Act To Require Schools To Submit Pest Management Activity Logs and Inspection Results to the Board of Pesticides Control for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-302)
(7-23) (H.P. 731) (L.D. 976) Bill "An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-296)
(7-24) (H.P. 760) (L.D. 1030) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-295)
(7-25) (H.P. 813) (L.D. 1109) Bill "An Act Regarding the Size and Weight of All-terrain Vehicles, the Operation of Motor Vehicles on Designated All-terrain Vehicle Trails and the Operation of All-terrain Vehicles on Trails Posted with Size or Weight Limits" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-272)
(7-26) (H.P. 949) (L.D. 1314) Bill "An Act To Extend Protections for Genetic Information" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-271)
(7-27) (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1319) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Employer Disciplinary Action against Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons Responding to an Emergency" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282)
(7-28) (H.P. 996) (L.D. 1375) Bill "An Act To Prevent Law Enforcement Officers from Using Their Authority To Extract Sexual Favors" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-285)
(7-29) (H.P. 1007) (L.D. 1393) Bill "An Act To Change the Requirements for Recording Plans at the County Registries of Deeds" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-291)
(7-30) (H.P. 1011) (L.D. 1397) Bill "An Act To Ensure That Statements Made by a Juvenile or a Juvenile's Parents, Guardian or Legal Custodian While Participating in Informal Adjustment Processes Are Not Admissible in Court" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-299)
(7-31) (H.P. 1109) (L.D. 1516) Bill "An Act To Improve Efficiency in Communication in the Court System" (EMERGENCY) Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-270)
(7-32) (H.P. 1117) (L.D. 1534) Bill "An Act To Amend Maine Fireworks Laws To Include Flame Effects" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-286)
(7-33) (H.P. 1126) (L.D. 1551) Bill "An Act To Clarify Fishing Laws between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Marine Resources as They Relate to Striped Bass in Inland Waters" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-308)
(7-34) (H.P. 1127) (L.D. 1552) 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-289)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Support Maine Craft Distillers
(S.P. 294) (L.D. 1015)
(C. "A" S-93)
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 Regarding Licenses for the Sale of Liquor for On-premises Consumption
(S.P. 516) (L.D. 1619)
(C. "A" S-92)
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
(10-3) An Act To Amend the Definition of "Subdivision" in the Laws Governing Planning and Land Use Regulation for Subdivisions and a Provision Excepting the Division of a New or Existing Structure from Those Laws Beginning July 1, 2018
(S.P. 172) (L.D. 550)
(C. "A" S-97)
(10-4) An Act To Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools by Implementing an After-school Food Program for At-risk Students
(H.P. 421) (L.D. 577)
(C. "A" H-226)
(10-5) An Act Regarding the Cancellation of Subscription Services
(H.P. 576) (L.D. 771)
(S. "A" S-99 to C. "A" H-143)
(10-6) An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes
(H.P. 733) (L.D. 978)
(10-7) An Act To Ban Discretionary Clauses in Disability Income Insurance Policies
(S.P. 321) (L.D. 1089)
(C. "A" S-89)
(10-8) An Act To Amend the Law Prohibiting the Denial by Health Insurers of Referrals by Out-of-network Providers
(S.P. 372) (L.D. 1197)
(C. "A" S-90)
(10-9) An Act Regarding Filing Fees in Transmission Line Proceedings
(S.P. 491) (L.D. 1556)
(C. "A" S-96)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-10) Resolve, Requiring the Collection of Data on the Marriage of Minors
(S.P. 288) (L.D. 998)
(10-11) Resolve, To Require the Construction of a New District Headquarters Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent
(S.P. 295) (L.D. 1016)
(C. "A" S-94)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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. 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.
6. 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)
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-82) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESon Resolve, To Require a Study of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions from the Proposed Central Maine Power Company Transmission Corridor (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 202) (L.D. 640)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-82).
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
8. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States"
(S.P. 252) (L.D. 816)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44).
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Restore Services To Help Certain Noncitizens Meet Their Basic Needs"
(H.P. 952) (L.D. 1317)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-260) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-261) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 156) (L.D. 193)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-259) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax"
(H.P. 718) (L.D. 963)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
12. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-257) - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act To Provide Career and Technical Training Options for Electricians"
(H.P. 901) (L.D. 1240)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
13. An Act To Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements
(H.P. 586) (L.D. 798)
(C. "A" H-120)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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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. 1
(1-1) Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of a Plot of Land from the State to the Town of Allagash
(S.P. 594) (L.D. 1762)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Readiness"
(S.P. 592) (L.D. 1760)
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Transform Maine's Heat Pump Market To Advance Economic Security and Climate Objectives"
(S.P. 597) (L.D. 1766)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 588) (L.D. 1758)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Update the Maine Insurance Code"
(S.P. 596) (L.D. 1764)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act Regarding the Electronic Data and Court Records Filed in the Electronic Case Management System of the Supreme Judicial Court"
(S.P. 589) (L.D. 1759)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act To Transfer Responsibility for Licensing of Land-based Aquaculture from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Marine Resources" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 595) (L.D. 1763)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act To Assist Small Beer Manufacturers"
(S.P. 593) (L.D. 1761)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 182)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 21, 2019
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 (H), I appoint Representative Matthew W. Moonen of Portland to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on May 21, 2019.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 591)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 24, 2019 AS MAINE RECOVERY DAY
WHEREAS, many communities in the State are affected by substance use disorder; and
WHEREAS, recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, recovery is self-determined and voluntary and occurs via many pathways; and
WHEREAS, recovery flourishes when it is supported by relationships, social networks, family, friends and community members;and
WHEREAS, the Maine Recovery Coalition, representing recovery communities throughout Maine, aims to dispel the myths and stigmas about drug addiction through public education, sharing stories of recovery, creating positive social change and providing recovery support services for those in need; and
WHEREAS, recovery supports include integrated and coordinated services such as housing, employment, transportation, education, clinical treatment for substance use disorder, mental health, primary health care, dental care, complementary and alternative services, faith, spirituality, creativity, social networks and community participation; and
WHEREAS, recovery is based on respect, and acceptance and appreciation for people affected by substance use includes protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination; 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 recognize May 24, 2019 as Maine Recovery Day, express our support for those individuals who are achieving and sustaining long-term recovery and call upon the people in our communities to observe this day by supporting individuals and families of individuals in and seeking recovery.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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