Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
First Regular Session - Fourty-Seventh Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
47th Legislative Day
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Lynn Dionne, West Bethel Union Church.
National Anthem by Maryanne Quirion, Vassalboro.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Garreth Debiegun, M.D., Yarmouth.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(1-1) An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 156) (L.D. 193)
(C. "A" H-260)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 28, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-260) AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-174) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 546)
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 3, 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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry,
· The Honorable Edward C. Kelleher of Scarborough for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission;
· James T. Kelley, Jr. of Millinocket for appointment, to the State Harness Racing Commission;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, Casey Maddock of Scarborough for appointment, to the State Board of Education,
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife,
· Jerry W. Scribner of Belgrade for reappointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council;
· Lindsay Ware of Ellsworth for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council;
· Shelby H. Rousseau of Phillips for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council;
· Kristin Peet of Winterport for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council
· Albro F. Cowperthwaite, Jr. of Linneus for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council;
· The Honorable Robert S. Duchesne of Old Town for appointment, to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary,
· The Honorable Nancy D. Carlson of Dixfield for reappointment, as a District Court Judge;
· The Honorable Joseph Field of Freeport for reappointment, as an Active Retired Judge of the District Court.
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 Adequate Funding for the Maine Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Waste Discharge Licensing Program"
(H.P. 1303) (L.D. 1832)
Sponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 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) Carmen Pecoraro Austin and Frederick W. Austin, of Solon, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 19, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 610)
(5-2) Samantha Beauchesne, of Dover-Foxcroft, who won a Gold Medal in the Criminal Justice Category at the 2019 SkillsUSA Maine Championship, a state-level competition for high school and college students enrolled in trade, technical and skilled service instructional programs. She will represent Maine at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kentucky. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 611)
(5-3) Lynn Snow, of Thomaston, a fifth grade Science and English Language Arts teacher at Thomaston Grammar School, who has been named the 2019 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 612)
(5-4) Elizabeth Bellerose Theriault, of Orono, who has received the University of Maine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Outstanding Junior Award for her community engagement and academic achievement. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 614)
(5-5) Lloyd Waterhouse, of West Paris, pastor of the Grace Fellowship Church, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 464)
Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-6) Elisabeth Parker, of Northport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 465)
Presented by Representative STROM of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo, Representative DODGE of Belfast.
(5-7) Caitlin McKenney, of Harmony, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 466)
Presented by Representative STROM of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative GRIGNON of Athens.
(5-8) the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Waterville Senior High School: Kai Rabideau, Carter Jones, Eban Charles, Gabriel Ferris, Conrad Ayers, Adam Livshits, Madeleine Hallen, Merline Feero, Elwin Moss and Brock Jolicoeur. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 467)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-9) Grace Despres, of Fayette, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Maranacook Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 468)
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-10) Haley Froisland, of Raymond, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Windham High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 469)
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
(5-11) the Windham High School Boys Track Team members Connor Abbotoni, Anthony Sawyer, Mason Rosborough and Ethan Wert, all of Windham, who are the 2019 Southwestern Maine Activities Association 4x400 Champions and who set a new school record in the event. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 470)
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative COREY of Windham.
(5-12) Mikayla Baiguy, of Windham, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Windham High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 471)
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative COREY of Windham.
(5-13) the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Bucksport High School: Mikayla Tripp, valedictorian; Hannah Ferrell, salutatorian; Hank Austin; Emily Erickson; Dylan Wight;Sarah Low; James Terrill; Drew Smith; Austin Clement; and Brittney DeWitt. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 472)
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative KINNEY of Knox, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
(5-14) James Hotham, of Blaine, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Central Aroostook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 473)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-15) Annika Nicholas, of Blaine, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Central Aroostook High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 474)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-16) Noah White, of Washburn, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Washburn District High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 475)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-17) Edwin McLaughlin, of Perham, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Washburn District High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 476)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-18) Grace Kirkpatrick, of Eddington, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of John Bapst Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 477)
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
(5-19) Aino Rudloff-Eastman, of Exeter, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Dexter Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 478)
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-20) Shannon O'Roak, of Exeter, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Dexter Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 479)
Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-21) the Reverend Frank Murray, of Bangor, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish and formerly a member of the Maine House of Representatives representing Bangor, who has received the 2018 Theological College Alumnus Lifetime Service Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 480)
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
(5-22) Joseph L. Ferris, of Brewer, for his years of public service. Mr. Ferris serves as a member of the Brewer City Council and has served twice as mayor, as well as on the Brewer School Board and with the Brewer Economic Development Corporation. He was a University of Maine baseball player and was named the most outstanding player in the 1964 College World Series, and he is the sixth Black Bear to have his number displayed on the university's Wall of Legends. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 481)
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative LYFORD of Eddington, Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
(5-23) Eliot Small, of Hampden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Hampden Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 482)
Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-24) Brady Lobdell, of Hampden, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Hampden Academy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 483)
Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-25) Marc Bowering, of Wilton, who has retired as a detective with the Farmington Police Department after 20 years of service, and who previously worked for the Wilton Police Department for 10 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 484)
Presented by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative HALL of Wilton.
(5-26) Bruce Audie, of Saco, who is retiring as a school bus driver for Saco schoolchildren after 5 1/2 years of service and who previously served for 37 years in the Biddeford Police Department. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 485)
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-27) Kristina Joan Wilson, of West Paris, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 486)
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
(5-28) the Southern Aroostook Community School Girls Basketball Team, of Dyer Brook, which won the Class D North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 487)
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
(5-29) Madeline Buswell, of Winter Harbor, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 488)
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-30) Tara Flubacher, of Winter Harbor, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Sumner Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 489)
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-31) Katherine Sylvia Ledger, of Amity, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Hodgdon Middle-High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 490)
Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
In Memory of:
(5-32) the Honorable June C. Meres, of Norridgewock. Mrs. Meres was a registered nurse working in New York, Michigan and Connecticut before coming to Maine in 1969 and eventually settling in Norridgewock. She was an active member of the School Administrative District 54 board, serving as chairwoman, and she served the town on the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen for many years. She served two terms in the Maine House of Representatives, representing Norridgewock. Her faith was very important to her, and for many years she was active in her church's committees and taught religious education classes. Mrs. Meres will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 613)
(5-33) Joseph J. Falter, of Aurora, Colorado. In 1957, Mr. Falter founded the St. John Valley Times newspaper with Emile Genest in Madawaska. He served as publisher until 1971, when he sold the paper to his brother-in-law, Forrest Rahrig. He relocated to Lebanon, Ohio, where he was editor of The Western Star weekly newspaper until his retirement in 1984. Mr. Falter will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 615)
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Order
(6-1) Representative DAUGHTRY for the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Bill "An Act Establishing a Review Process for Measures with a Potential Economic Impact and Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop a Strategic Economic Plan"
(H.P. 1304) (L.D. 1833)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1252.
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(6-2) Representative WARREN for the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill "An Act Regarding Prostitution"
(H.P. 1305) (L.D. 1834)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1278.
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Divided Report
(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Land Use Planning Commission Laws and Enhance the Economic Vitality of Neighboring Communities"
(S.P. 496) (L.D. 1561)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HALL of Wilton
KINNEY of Knox
KRYZAK of Acton
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-183) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
MAXMIN of Nobleboro
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
O'NEIL of Saco
PLUECKER of Warren
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-176) on Bill "An Act Regarding Telehealth"
(S.P. 383) (L.D. 1263)
Signed:
Senators:
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
FOLEY of York
GRATWICK of Penobscot
Representatives:
TEPLER of Topsham
BLIER of Buxton
BRENNAN of Portland
FOLEY of Biddeford
MASTRACCIO of Sanford
MELARAGNO of Auburn
MORRIS of Turner
SWALLOW of Houlton
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
PRESCOTT of Waterboro
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-176).
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(6-5) Seven Members of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-186) on Bill "An Act To Implement a Presidential Primary System in Maine"
(S.P. 523) (L.D. 1626)
Signed:
Senators:
LUCHINI of Hancock
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-187) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
ACKLEY of Monmouth
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-186).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Change the Composition of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission"
(H.P. 412) (L.D. 568)
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
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
O'NEIL of Saco
PLUECKER of Warren
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-430) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food
(H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
DIAMOND of Cumberland
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
MAXMIN of Nobleboro
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
O'NEIL of Saco
PLUECKER of Warren
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senator:
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HALL of Wilton
KINNEY of Knox
KRYZAK of Acton
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms"
(H.P. 288) (L.D. 379)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
JOHANSEN of Monticello
PICKETT of Dixfield
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
MORALES of South Portland
RECKITT of South Portland
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(6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Support Maine Families by Providing for Transportation of Parents and Guardians of MaineCare Recipients under 18 Years of Age to Their Appointments"
(H.P. 785) (L.D. 1062)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
HYMANSON of York
CRAVEN of Lewiston
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
MEYER of Eliot
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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-428) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
MADIGAN of Waterville
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(6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-429) on Bill "An Act To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Program within the Department of Health and Human Services"
(H.P. 965) (L.D. 1337)
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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(6-11) Eight Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-437) on Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Transmission Corridors" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 985) (L.D. 1363)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
DOUDERA of Camden
GRIGNON of Athens
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
RILEY of Jay
Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
FOSTER of Dexter
HANLEY of Pittston
One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-438) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RYKERSON of Kittery
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(6-12) Eight Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435) on Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Municipal Land Use and Eminent Domain Laws Regarding Transmission and Distribution Utilities"
(H.P. 1004) (L.D. 1383)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
DOUDERA of Camden
GRIGNON of Athens
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
RILEY of Jay
Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
HANLEY of Pittston
Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-436) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives:
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
RYKERSON of Kittery
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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. 530) (L.D. 1640) Bill "An Act To Exempt Auctioneers from Certain Record-keeping Requirements" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass
(7-2) (S.P. 218) (L.D. 705) Bill "An Act Regarding the Process for Obtaining Prior Authorization for Health Insurance Purposes" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-175)
(7-3) (S.P. 326) (L.D. 1094) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Staffing for the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-180)
(7-4) (S.P. 375) (L.D. 1200) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-169)
(7-5) (S.P. 379) (L.D. 1217) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Oversight of the Family Development Account Program" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-167)
(7-6) (S.P. 382) (L.D. 1262) Bill "An Act To Allow Funds from the Federal E-Rate Program To Be Applied to Maine Preschool Programs" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-173)
(7-7) (S.P. 475) (L.D. 1526) Bill "An Act To Increase the Availability of Foster Homes" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-178)
(7-8) (S.P. 514) (L.D. 1608) Bill "An Act To Exempt Trailers Sold to Out-of-state Entities from Sales and Use Tax" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-168)
(7-9) (S.P. 524) (L.D. 1635) Resolve, To Improve Access to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services for Children from Birth to 8 Years of Age (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-182)
(7-10) (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1637) Bill "An Act To Prevent Medicaid Payment from a Savings Account Established under the Federal ABLE Act of 2014" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-179)
(7-11) (S.P. 531) (L.D. 1641) Bill "An Act To Strengthen the School Transportation Workforce" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-172)
(7-12) (S.P. 541) (L.D. 1664) Bill "An Act To Place Funds for the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program into a Trust" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-188)
(7-13) (S.P. 551) (L.D. 1680) Bill "An Act To Authorize Auxiliary Liquor Licenses for the Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages within Designated Entertainment Districts" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-184)
(7-14) (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1689) Bill "An Act To Address the Opioid Crisis through Evidence-based Public Health Policy" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-177)
(7-15) (S.P. 576) (L.D. 1734) Bill "An Act To Create a Postsecondary Educational Institution Program License for the Purchase of Liquor for Certain Curricula" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-185)
(7-16) (H.P. 737) (L.D. 982) Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program at Farmers' Markets Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-427)
(7-17) (H.P. 751) (L.D. 1009) Bill "An Act To Provide Protections for Maine Patients Facing Step Therapy" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-432)
(7-18) (H.P. 855) (L.D. 1181) Bill "An Act To Reduce Electricity Costs through Nonwires Alternatives" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-431)
(7-19) (H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1610) Resolve, To Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-434)
(7-20) (H.P. 1166) (L.D. 1614) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study the Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433)
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Pursuant to the Constitution
Public Land
(10-1) 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)
(C. "A" H-303)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts
(10-2) An Act To Amend Maine Fireworks Laws To Include Flame Effects
(H.P. 1117) (L.D. 1534)
(10-3) An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Purchases Made by Nonprofit Youth Camps
(H.P. 1156) (L.D. 1597)
(C. "A" H-381)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-4) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Assertive Community Treatment
(H.P. 824) (L.D. 1135)
(S. "A" S-170 to C. "A" H-253)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing David Stackpole, of Trenton
(HLS 447)
TABLED - May 30, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Bill "An Act To Require Education about the Holocaust"
(S.P. 310) (L.D. 1050)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147).
TABLED - May 30, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-147).
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-413) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To Establish a Green New Deal for Maine"
(H.P. 924) (L.D. 1282)
TABLED - June 3, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
13. 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)
(H. "A" H-345 to C. "A" S-82)
TABLED - June 3, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
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
Acts
(10-1) An Act To Improve Attendance at Public Elementary Schools
(S.P. 37) (L.D. 150)
(C. "A" S-35)
(10-2) An Act Concerning Spousal Support
(S.P. 144) (L.D. 479)
(C. "A" S-166)
(10-3) An Act To Protect Tenants from Sexual Harassment
(S.P. 329) (L.D. 1097)
(C. "A" S-165)
(10-4) An Act To Create Transportation Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services
(S.P. 386) (L.D. 1266)
(10-5) An Act To Ensure Funding for Certain Essential Functions of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program
(S.P. 393) (L.D. 1273)
(C. "A" S-149)
(10-6) An Act To Provide for Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Involuntary Hospitalization and Guardianship
(S.P. 420) (L.D. 1352)
(10-7) An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Motor Vehicle Fees
(S.P. 478) (L.D. 1528)
(C. "A" S-164)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 94) (L.D. 112) Bill "An Act To Implement Changes to Maine's Solid Waste Laws Pursuant to a Review of the State Waste Management and Recycling Plan" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-439)
(7-2) (H.P. 503) (L.D. 682) Bill "An Act To Provide Seniors and Certain Persons with Disabilities Assistance with Property Taxes through the Deferral of Those Taxes" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-443)
(7-3) (H.P. 647) (L.D. 873) Bill "An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of Modern Equipment for Rural Well Construction" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-442)
(7-4) (H.P. 774) (L.D. 1044) Bill "An Act To Advance Children's Cancer Research in Maine" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441)
(7-5) (H.P. 1089) (L.D. 1487) Bill "An Act To Exempt Holders of Gold Star Family Registration Plates from Vehicle Registration Fees" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-444)
(7-6) (H.P. 1190) (L.D. 1654) Bill "An Act To Create Veteran-friendly Workplaces" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445)
(7-7) (H.P. 1237) (L.D. 1739) Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-440)
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