Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Monday, June 10, 2019
First Regular Session - Fifty-First Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
51st Legislative Day
Monday, June 10, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Susan Davenport, Surry Methodist Church.
National Anthem by Roxane Althouse, Woolwich.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Laura Caron, M.D., Augusta.
Reading of the Journal of Friday, June 7, 2019.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 622)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE CONFLICTS ARISING FROM THE INTERPRETATION OF AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT AND THE FEDERAL MAINE INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1980
WHEREAS, the ancestors of the members of the federally recognized Indian tribes located in what is now the State have inhabited these lands since time immemorial; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America adopted its Constitution in 1789 and the people of the State adopted their Constitution in 1819; and
WHEREAS, Indian tribes and their members have a legal political status recognized by the United States Constitution, including in Article I, Section 8, by the Constitution of Maine, including in Article X, Section 5, and pursuant to various treaties entered into by the tribes and what is now the State; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, the Passamaquoddy Tribe initiated a claim against the United States Government alleging that the transfer of a significant amount of tribal lands to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the District of Maine, was legally invalid because such transfers were not approved by the United States Government, as required by the federal Indian Nonintercourse Act;and
WHEREAS, in 1975, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Joint Tribal Council of the Passamaquoddy Tribe v. Morton affirmed that a trust relationship similar to that between the United States Government and other tribes exists between the Maine tribes and the United States Government that would require the approval by the United States Government of such land transfers and that the claims of the Maine tribes could proceed;and
WHEREAS, other Maine tribes alleged similar claims; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that protracted litigation would result in substantial economic and social hardship for large numbers of landowners, citizens and communities within the State, the Maine tribes decided it was more prudent to negotiate a settlement of the land claims and other claims rather than continue litigation;and
WHEREAS, the Maine tribes and Federal Government negotiated terms of settlement that were encompassed in the February 10, 1978 memorandum of understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Maine tribes were asked by the Maine Congressional Delegation to negotiate terms related to jurisdictional matters as a part of an overall settlement; and
WHEREAS, negotiations between the Maine tribes and State led to the enactment of An Act to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement in April 1980 by the Legislature, but that Act was not effective until the United States Congress enacted the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 that October; and
WHEREAS, the language of these laws has resulted in disagreements with respect to sustenance and jurisdictional rights of the Maine tribes, and such disagreements have caused protracted and long-standing litigation between the State, Maine tribes and Federal Government; and
WHEREAS, these disagreements have also resulted in the diminishment of rights, privileges, powers and immunities of the Maine tribes compared to those generally enjoyed by other federally recognized Indian tribes within the United States; and
WHEREAS, this diminishment of rights, privileges, powers and immunities of the Maine tribes has caused disenfranchisement, undue hardship and suffering of individual members of the tribes and tribal communities that have resulted in a loss of health, education and general welfare compared to the overall population of the State and the United States; and
WHEREAS, significant time and taxpayer resources have been spent litigating with the Maine tribes rather than focusing on efforts to develop mutually beneficial solutions that allow all of the State's citizenry, including its tribal citizenry, to prosper and progress;and
WHEREAS, the State does not prosper when a specific portion of its citizenry suffers, and the State's resources are better spent on developing jobs, strengthening infrastructure and improving the health, education and safety of all its citizens; 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 that the Maine tribes should enjoy the same rights, privileges, powers and immunities as other federally recognized Indian tribes within the United States; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Legislature supports a collaborative process to develop amendments to An Act to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement and the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 that would clarify that the Maine tribes enjoy the same rights, privileges, powers and immunities as other federally recognized Indian tribes within the United States.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Provide for Municipalities To Allow Grocery Stores up to 10,000 Square Feet To Open on Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 16) (L.D. 15)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-463)in the House on June 6, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act Regarding Utility Reorganizations (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 495) (L.D. 1560)
(C. "A" S-192)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 6, 2019.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 199)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 10, 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 Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
L.D. 128 An Act To Reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility
L.D. 810 An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers Except between Family Members
L.D. 1569 An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of House
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(4-1) On motion of Representative BAILEY of Saco, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1311) (Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2019 AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, throughout the United States, 10,000 people a day are turning 65 years of age;and
WHEREAS, one in 10 Americans 60 years of age and older experiences abuse each year; and
WHEREAS, at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation;and
WHEREAS, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults in the United States are often unidentified and unreported because of an inability to report or a fear of reporting;and
WHEREAS, older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; and
WHEREAS, Maine's seniors are valued members of society, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they live safe lives; and
WHEREAS, seniors should be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and active members of society; and
WHEREAS, combating abuse and empowering the elderly will help improve the quality of life and independence of all seniors across the State; and
WHEREAS, we are all responsible for building safer communities for Maine's seniors by reporting elder abuse and neglect when we suspect it; and
WHEREAS, the welfare of seniors is in the best interest of all citizens and adds to the well‑being of all our communities; 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 2019 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and the importance of raising awareness of elder abuse and the promotion of better understanding of the cultural, social, economic and demographic issues that may contribute to the growing incidence of elder abuse.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) William Robert Dieterich, of South Paris, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 643)
(5-2) Thomas E. Keller, of Newcastle. Dr. Keller is retiring from the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, where he has served as co-director of the Reach Center, co-executive director and most recently Senior Research Scientist. He began his career in the 1980s as a science teacher at Cony High School and then served as the Maine Department of Education's Science Specialist on Standards, Assessment, and Regional Services Team for nearly twenty years. He worked for reform at the national level as a Senior Program Officer at the National Research Council's Board on Science Education, National Community on Science Education Standards and Assessment and the Committee on Science Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 644)
(5-3) John Gatchalian, of Biddeford, a seventh grade student at Biddeford Middle School, who won the 2019 Doodle 4 Google Contest for the State of Maine, and whose winning doodle will be entered into the Doodle for Google National Contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 645)
(5-4) Marie Potvin, of Biddeford, a physical education teacher at Biddeford Middle School, who received the Golden Apple Award from radio station WTHT in recognition of her positive impact on her students. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 646)
(5-5) Bonnie Holding, of Coplin Plantation, a Registered Maine Guide, who has received the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Ms. Holding is the first woman to receive this honor, which is given to a person who has been an active Registered Maine Guide for 10 years, with 20 years as a registered guide overall, and who is active in the local or outdoor community or serves on boards or committees that enhance and promote the importance of Maine's outdoor resources. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 647)
(5-6) Emily Smith, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 511)
Presented by Representative REED of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
(5-7) Emma Davis, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 512)
Presented by Representative REED of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
(5-8) Samuel Peterson, of Holden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of John Bapst Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 513)
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
(5-9) Mary Leighton, of Temple, who is retiring as a Special Services Teacher with Regional School Unit 73 after many years of service. Ms. Leighton previously worked at Regional School Unit 9 and Regional School Unit 36. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 514)
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative HALL of Wilton.
(5-10) Cynthia Paradis, of Turner, who is retiring as a Special Services Teacher at Spruce Mountain High School after many years of service. Ms. Paradis has also served in the Leavitt school district, at the old Livermore Falls High School and at Readfield Elementary School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 515)
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative MORRIS of Turner.
(5-11) Brad Bishop, of Waterville, who is retiring as a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School after many years of service. Mr. Bishop has also taught at Morse High School and Lawrence High School and has coached high school football in Maine for 37 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 516)
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
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Ought to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on Resolve, To Provide Sustainable Funding for Assisted Living Facilities (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 623) (L.D. 1839)
Reporting Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Rule 353.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
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Divided Report
(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-222) on Bill "An Act To Revise the Laws Regarding the Public Trust in Intertidal Lands"
(S.P. 411) (L.D. 1323)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HALL of Wilton
KRYZAK of Acton
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 Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
KINNEY of Knox
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-236) on Bill "An Act To Require Law Enforcement Officers To Wear Body Cameras"
(S.P. 198) (L.D. 636)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
MORALES of South Portland
PICKETT of Dixfield
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
JOHANSEN of Monticello
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-236).
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-235) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code"
(S.P. 480) (L.D. 1543)
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
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-235).
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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" (S-234) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 and Related Provisions"
(S.P. 573) (L.D. 1724)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
MORALES of South Portland
PICKETT of Dixfield
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
JOHANSEN of Monticello
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-234).
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-232) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Payment per Signature on Petitions for Direct Initiatives and People's Veto Referendums"
(S.P. 164) (L.D. 499)
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
STROM of Pittsfield
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
ANDREWS of Paris
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-232).
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-522) on Bill "An Act To Establish Computer Science Courses and Content in Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools"
(H.P. 1003) (L.D. 1382)
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-523) 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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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. 50) (L.D. 49) Bill "An Act Regarding the Designation of Traumatic Brain Injury on Driver's Licenses and Nondriver Identification Cards" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-519)
(7-2) (H.P. 1191) (L.D. 1655) Bill "An Act To Improve and Modernize Home-based Care" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-524)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Promote Major Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and To Create Jobs in Maine
(S.P. 505) (L.D. 1586)
(C. "A" S-228)
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, Establishing a Task Force To Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System and Increased Crosswalks for Academic Credit between Secondary Schools and Career and Technical Education Programs
(H.P. 766) (L.D. 1036)
(C. "A" H-506)
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 Allow for the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs through Vending Machines
(H.P. 38) (L.D. 37)
(C. "A" H-466)
(10-4) An Act To Limit the Influence of Lobbyists by Expanding the Prohibition on Accepting Political Contributions
(S.P. 18) (L.D. 54)
(C. "A" S-132)
(10-5) An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents
(S.P. 51) (L.D. 164)
(C. "A" S-231)
(10-6) An Act Regarding Presumptive Eligibility and Homelessness under the General Assistance Laws
(S.P. 137) (L.D. 459)
(C. "A" S-215)
(10-7) An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program
(H.P. 366) (L.D. 509)
(C. "A" H-468)
(10-8) An Act To Establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights To License and Regulate Student Loan Servicers
(S.P. 285) (L.D. 995)
(C. "A" S-225)
(10-9) An Act To Provide Stable Funding and Support for Child Care Providers
(S.P. 291) (L.D. 1012)
(C. "A" S-211)
(10-10) An Act To Increase the Maximum Pension Deduction for State Income Tax
(S.P. 298) (L.D. 1019)
(C. "A" S-230)
(10-11) An Act Regarding Electric Bicycles
(H.P. 882) (L.D. 1222)
(C. "A" H-511)
(10-12) An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute
(H.P. 970) (L.D. 1342)
(C. "A" H-467)
(10-13) An Act To Create Tax Equity among Renewable Energy Investments
(H.P. 1040) (L.D. 1430)
(C. "A" H-507)
(10-14) An Act To Align the Laws Governing Dental Therapy with Standards Established by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
(H.P. 1053) (L.D. 1441)
(C. "A" H-503)
(10-15) An Act Regarding the Collection of the Sales and Use Tax by Marketplace Facilitators
(H.P. 1064) (L.D. 1452)
(C. "A" H-508)
(10-16) An Act To Amend the Marijuana Laws To Correct Inconsistencies in Recently Enacted Laws
(H.P. 1097) (L.D. 1505)
(C. "A" H-513)
(10-17) An Act Concerning the Establishment of Benefit Corporations
(S.P. 468) (L.D. 1519)
(10-18) An Act To Increase the Supplement for Certain National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teachers in Maine
(S.P. 486) (L.D. 1549)
(C. "A" S-216)
(10-19) An Act To Attract, Build and Retain an Early Childhood Education Workforce through Increased Training, Education and Career Pathways
(H.P. 1146) (L.D. 1584)
(C. "A" H-464)
(10-20) An Act To Create the Drug Donation and Redispensing Program
(S.P. 538) (L.D. 1661)
(C. "A" S-227)
(10-21) An Act To Make Various Changes to the Motor Vehicle Laws
(H.P. 1256) (L.D. 1769)
(C. "A" H-515)
(10-22) An Act To Clarify Bonding Authority for School Management and Leadership Centers
(H.P. 1260) (L.D. 1773)
(C. "A" H-505)
(10-23) An Act To Amend the Motorcycle Rider Education and Driver Education Laws
(H.P. 1267) (L.D. 1782)
(C. "A" H-510)
(10-24) An Act To Clarify Requirements for Assisted Living Programs Regarding Fire Safety Inspections
(S.P. 608) (L.D. 1795)
(10-25) An Act To Update the Laws Regarding Death and Marriage Records
(H.P. 1284) (L.D. 1803)
(10-26) An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to Members of the Military and the Maine National Guard
(H.P. 1287) (L.D. 1807)
(10-27) An Act To Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Infants Affected by Substance Exposure
(H.P. 1293) (L.D. 1816)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-28) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal To License Operators of Cranes
(H.P. 668) (L.D. 904)
(C. "A" H-465)
(10-29) Resolve To Study Consolidation of Payment of Cost-of-living Tax Credits
(H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1491)
(C. "A" H-509)
(10-30) Resolve, To Modify the Deed for a Parcel of Property in the Town of Carrabassett Valley
(H.P. 1162) (L.D. 1610)
(C. "A" H-434)
(10-31) Resolve, To Determine Compliance with Federal and State Mental Health Parity Laws
(S.P. 559) (L.D. 1694)
(C. "A" S-226)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1252 - 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)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-429) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-459) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Elections"
(H.P. 1232) (L.D. 1730)
TABLED - June 5, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SCHNECK 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 Establish a Right to Food
(H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
(C. "A" H-430)
TABLED - June 6, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
10. 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)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-284) on May 28, 2019.
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-284) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-198) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
TABLED - June 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-518) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies"
(H.P. 203) (L.D. 240)
TABLED - June 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act To Increase Railroad Freight Safety"
(H.P. 521) (L.D. 716)
TABLED - June 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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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
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. 472) (L.D. 1523) Bill "An Act To Ensure the Quality of and Increase Access to Recovery Residences" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-240)
(7-2) (S.P. 567) (L.D. 1718) Bill "An Act To Exempt Purchases by Pet Food Pantries from Sales Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-241)
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Limit the Amount of Money That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts"
(H.P. 636) (L.D. 862)
Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on June 7, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents and Children"
(H.P. 150) (L.D. 187)
Minority (2) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in the House on June 6, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (11) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READand ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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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
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-237) on Bill "An Act To Address Violent Behavior in the Classroom"
(S.P. 425) (L.D. 1370)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
DRINKWATER of Milford
FARNSWORTH of Portland
FECTEAU of Augusta
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
RUDNICKI of 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-237).
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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. 4
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. 204) (L.D. 642) Bill "An Act Regarding Kindergarten Readiness for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-243)
(7-2) (S.P. 293) (L.D. 1014) Bill "An Act To Attract and Retain Firefighters" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-242)
(7-3) (H.P. 1247) (L.D. 1752) Bill "An Act To Amend the Charter of the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-528)
(7-4) (H.P. 1254) (L.D. 1765) Bill "An Act To Expand and Clarify the Prohibition of Hazing at Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools and Postsecondary Institutions" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-529)
(7-5) (H.P. 1255) (L.D. 1768) Bill "An Act To Amend the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Laws" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-533)
(7-6) (H.P. 1286) (L.D. 1806) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Veterans' Services" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-532)
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House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 5
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Ensure That Voting Rights Belong Only to Citizens in Municipal or Other Local Elections
(H.P. 993) (L.D. 1372)
Signed:
Senator:
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-530) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senators:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 6
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Specify the Qualifications of Electors
(H.P. 149) (L.D. 186)
Signed:
Senator:
LUCHINI of Hancock
Representatives:
SCHNECK of Bangor
ACKLEY of Monmouth
COOPER of Yarmouth
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-531) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed:
Senators:
CYRWAY of Kennebec
HERBIG of Waldo
Representatives:
ANDREWS of Paris
DOLLOFF of Rumford
HANINGTON of Lincoln
STROM of Pittsfield
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House of Representatives
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First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Procedure with Respect to Allowable Defenses"
(H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1632)
Signed:
Senators:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
MORALES of South Portland
PICKETT of Dixfield
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
JOHANSEN of Monticello
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129th Legislature
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 197)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 10, 2019
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded the temporary appointment of Representative Scott Landry of Farmington to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and I have reappointed Representative Heidi Brooks of Lewiston to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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