The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
44th Legislative Day
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Subdeacon Stephan Crate, St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Waterville.
National Anthem by Sydney Anderson, Elm Street School, East Machias.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Stephanie Joy, M.D., Freeport.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 506)
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 28, 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 nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology,
· The Honorable James A. Boyle of Gorham for appointment, to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board;
· The Honorable Joan Welsh of Rockport for appointment, to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board;
· Glenn S. Poole of Orrington for appointment, to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board;
· Suzanne MacDonald of Rockland for appointment, to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 507)
MAINE SENATE
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
May 28, 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 Report "A" Ought to Pass from the Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act To Streamline the Eviction Process" (H.P. 780) (L.D. 1057) 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 Ensure Compliance with Federal Family First Prevention Services Legislation"
(H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1792)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Amend Licensure for Professional Engineers"
(H.P. 1273) (L.D. 1791)
Sponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.
Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law To Protect the Confidentiality of State and Local Government Employees' Private Information"
(H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1790)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: COOPER of Yarmouth, HANINGTON of Lincoln, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Lillian Lounder, of Hancock, for her 50 years of service as an educational technician at Hancock Grammar School. Ms. Lounder has taught generations of students, who have benefited from her guidance, wisdom and friendship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 591)
(5-2) Jessica Turcotte, of Madison, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Madison Area Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 592)
(5-3) Breanna Kanagy, of Madison, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Madison Area Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 593)
(5-4) Emily Everitt, of Fort Fairfield, a senior at Fort Fairfield Middle/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 594)
(5-5) Madison Greenlaw, of Eastport, who has earned the distinction of being named a Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Shead High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 595)
(5-6) Jacquelyn Cook, of Perry, who has earned the distinction of being named a Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Shead High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 596)
(5-7) Tamra Benson, of Turner, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 597)
(5-8) Danielle Allaire, of Turner, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Leavitt Area High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 598)
(5-9) the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Lisbon High School, in Lisbon Falls: Carly Drischler, Peyton Gosselin, Valerie Doucette, Noah Austin, Geoffrey Shambarger, Nickolas Eastman, Amber Soucy, Grace Tibbetts, Alexander Wells and Ivy Morris. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 599)
(5-10) the St. Dominic Academy Boys Hockey Team, of Auburn, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 600)
(5-11) Michaela Banks, of Lowell, a senior at Penobscot Valley 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 435)
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-12) Brianna Moon, of Howland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Penobscot Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 436)
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-13) Lauren Reed, of Enfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Penobscot Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 437)
Presented by Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-14) Eleanor Thompson, of Raymond, who is celebrating her 90th Birthday on June 6, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 438)
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative AUSTIN of Gray, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-15) Sebastian Neubauer, of Fairfield, a member of Troop No. 485, 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 439)
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(5-16) Bill Leithiser, of Old Town, who has been named the 2019 Maine Music Educator Administrator of the Year in recognition of his exceptional support to and outstanding accomplishments furthering the advancement of music education in the schools of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 440)
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
In Memory of:
(5-17) Wayne Cookson, of Belmont. Mr. Cookson was a member and past commander of the Frank D. Hazeltine American Legion Post #43. Mr. Cookson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(SLS 590)
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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-147) on Bill "An Act To Require Education about the Holocaust"
(S.P. 310) (L.D. 1050)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-148) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
FARNSWORTH of Portland
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
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-147).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish a Minimum Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Traveling Sales Representatives"
(S.P. 274) (L.D. 919)
Signed:
Senators:
BELLOWS of Kennebec
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
AUSTIN of Gray
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
CUDDY of Winterport
DOORE of Augusta
LOCKMAN of Bradley
MORRIS of Turner
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RYKERSON of Kittery
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 LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-146) on Resolve, To Conduct a Comprehensive Study of the Compensation System for State Employees
(S.P. 376) (L.D. 1214)
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 Resolve.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
AUSTIN of Gray
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
LOCKMAN of Bradley
MORRIS of Turner
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-146).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-132) on Bill "An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions"
(S.P. 18) (L.D. 54)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
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:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
COOPER of Yarmouth
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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-132) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-150)thereto.
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Certain State Regulators To Lower Fees by Order"
(H.P. 1158) (L.D. 1599)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-371) 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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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Simplify Municipal Collective Bargaining by Removing the 120-Day Notice Required Prior to Certain Negotiations"
(H.P. 898) (L.D. 1237)
Signed:
Senators:
BELLOWS of Kennebec
LAWRENCE of York
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
CUDDY of Winterport
DUNPHY of Old Town
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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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. 117) (L.D. 439) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Task Force To Study the Need for Long-term Acute Care Hospital Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-145)
(7-2) (S.P. 163) (L.D. 498) Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Codes under MaineCare Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-144)
(7-3) (S.P. 214) (L.D. 701) Bill "An Act To Modernize the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-139)
(7-4) (S.P. 485) (L.D. 1548) Resolve, To Promote Quality and Transparency in the Provision of Services by Assisted Housing Programs That Provide Memory Care Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-142)
(7-5) (H.P. 716) (L.D. 961) Bill "An Act To Create a Research Fund for Maine's Clam Fishery" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-376)
(7-6) (H.P. 844) (L.D. 1155) Bill "An Act To Protect Patients and the Prudent Layperson Standard" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-372)
(7-7) (H.P. 1087) (L.D. 1485) Bill "An Act To Create an At-risk Persons Program in Maine" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373)
(7-8) (H.P. 1141) (L.D. 1579) Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Stock Ponds in Their Areas with Fish" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-375)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Ensure Access to Medical Cannabis for Visiting Qualifying Patients
(H.P. 395) (L.D. 538)
(C. "A" H-347)
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) Resolve, To Advance College Affordability by Convening a Task Force To Recommend a Sustainable Funding Model for Maintaining Maine's Public Higher Education Infrastructure
(H.P. 925) (L.D. 1283)
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 Increase Funding for Civil Legal Services
(H.P. 177) (L.D. 214)
(C. "A" H-316)
(10-4) An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Dental Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injuries and Other Related Conditions
(H.P. 282) (L.D. 373)
(C. "A" H-353)
(10-5) An Act To Restore System Administration Allocations in Maine School Administrative Units to the Level Prescribed for Fiscal Year 2017-18
(H.P. 321) (L.D. 412)
(C. "A" H-310)
(10-6) An Act To Extend from 6 Months to One Year the Notice Period Required under the Maine Tort Claims Act
(S.P. 157) (L.D. 492)
(C. "A" S-135)
(10-7) An Act To Clarify Certain Provisions of the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
(H.P. 818) (L.D. 1129)
(C. "A" H-346)
(10-8) An Act To Require That Hospital Liens Be Satisfied on a Just and Equitable Basis
(H.P. 822) (L.D. 1133)
(10-9) An Act To Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Legislative Candidates
(H.P. 861) (L.D. 1187)
(C. "A" H-313)
(10-10) An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans
(S.P. 368) (L.D. 1194)
(C. "A" S-136)
(10-11) An Act To Exempt Certain Print Publications from Sales Tax
(H.P. 899) (L.D. 1238)
(C. "A" H-330)
(10-12) An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention
(H.P. 950) (L.D. 1315)
(C. "A" H-351)
(10-13) An Act To Facilitate the Deployment of Small Wireless Facilities in Maine
(H.P. 1110) (L.D. 1517)
(C. "A" H-363)
(10-14) An Act To Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds
(H.P. 1139) (L.D. 1577)
(C. "A" H-350)
(10-15) An Act To Eliminate the Scallop Drag Size Limitation in Blue Hill Bay
(H.P. 1234) (L.D. 1732)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-16) Resolve, To Establish the Cumberland County Jail Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Pilot Project
(H.P. 47) (L.D. 46)
(C. "A" H-354)
(10-17) Resolve, To Review the Implementation of the Maine Background Check Center Act
(H.P. 689) (L.D. 934)
(C. "A" H-348)
(10-18) Resolve, To Develop Plans To Return to the State Children Housed in Residential Treatment Systems outside of the State
(H.P. 739) (L.D. 984)
(C. "A" H-352)
(10-19) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop More Comprehensible MaineCare Benefit Letters
(H.P. 889) (L.D. 1228)
(C. "A" H-367)
(10-20) Resolve, To Increase Access to Housing-related Support Services
(H.P. 953) (L.D. 1318)
(C. "A" H-349)
(10-21) Resolve, To Determine Ways To Increase the Number of Recipients under the Tuition Waiver Program for Participants in Foster Care
(S.P. 500) (L.D. 1566)
(C. "A" S-138)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 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. 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)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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)
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Holden Willard, of Raymond
(HLS 383)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAY of Raymond.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY 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)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
11. JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ALLOW THE IMPORTATION OF AFFORDABLE AND SAFE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
(H.P. 1184)
- In House, READ and ADOPTED on April 30, 2019.
- In Senate, READ and INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - May 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation"
(H.P. 613) (L.D. 839)
TABLED - May 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools"
(S.P. 71) (L.D. 259)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-130).
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
14. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels by Cable System Operators"
(S.P. 426) (L.D. 1371)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report.
15. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (9) Ought to Pass - Report "B" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-133) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-134) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Online Customer Information"
(S.P. 275) (L.D. 946)
- In Senate, Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS.
16. 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)
(C. "A" H-230)
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
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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) Bill "An Act To Clarify Requirements for Assisted Living Programs Regarding Fire Safety Inspections"
(S.P. 608) (L.D. 1795)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Restore the Authority of the Board of Environmental Protection"
(S.P. 605) (L.D. 1789)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Update the Laws Governing Personal Vehicle Rental Coverage"
(S.P. 606) (L.D. 1793)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Service Fee for Child Support Services"
(S.P. 607) (L.D. 1794)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY 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
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
(3-1) Resolve, To Study Transmission Grid Reliability and Rate Stability in Northern Maine
(H.P. 1275) (L.D. 1796)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, JOHANSEN of Monticello, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, SWALLOW of Houlton, WHITE of Washburn, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Amend the Advance Deposit Wagering Laws"
(H.P. 1276) (L.D. 1797)
Sponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Senators: DOW of Lincoln, President JACKSON of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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