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Office of the Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0002 Edited by Robert B. Hunt, Clerk of the House Vol. XLVIII, No. 3 Monday, January 17, 2022 - Friday, January 21, 2022 ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
12:30 PM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Confirmation hearing. Position: Mr. Jeff Sanford of Brewer; Mr. Kevin Lewis of Winthrop; Dr. Renee Fay-LeBlanc of Portland; Mr. Trevor Putnoky of Yarmouth; Ms. Trish Riley of Brunswick Ms. Anne Graham of N. Yarmouth; Mr. Carl Toney of Scarborough; Mr. James Myall of Topsham; Ms. Kate Ende of S. Portland; Ms. Katie Fullam Harris of Yarmouth; Ms. Malory Shaughnessy of Westbrook to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692 2:00 PM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Confirmation hearing. Position: The Honorable Susan Oram of Falmouth; The Honorable Bruce Jordan of Veazie to Active Retired Judge of the District Court (2:00 PM Oram; 3:00 PM Jordan). DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692 1:00 PM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Confirmation hearing. Position: The Honorable Thomas D. Warren of Portland to Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692 9:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Confirmation hearing. Position: The Honorable William Stokes of Augusta; The Honorable Deborah P. Cashman of W. Bath to Superior Court Justice (9:00 a.m. Stokes; 10:30 a.m. Cashman). DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
4:00 PM - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Public Hearing Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal. Chapter 16.09 – Bear Hunting In accordance with Public Law Chapter 100, the Department is proposing to amend Chapter 16 rules to establish limits on the number of bear a person may hunt and possess in a season. 353 Water Street, Fourth Floor Large Conference Room, Augusta, ME (207) 287-5202 10:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Confirmation hearing. Position: Ms. Barbara Vickery of Richmond; Mr. Robert G. Marvinney of Readfield; Ms. Sarah Alexander of Easton; Ms. Susan M. Lessard of Bucksport to the Board of Environmental Protection. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692 10:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Confirmation hearing. Position: Mr. Peter J. Malia Jr., Esq. of Fryeburg; Mr. Terrence M. Harrigan, Esq. of Bangor; Mr. Joshua A. Randlett, Esq. of Hampden; Ms. Meghan K. Szylvian, Esq. of Holden to District Court Judge (10:00 AM Harrigan; 11:30 AM Malia; 2:00 PM Randlett; 3:30 PM Szylvian). DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692 9:00 AM - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Regular meeting. This meeting may be held remotely pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B and the Board/Commission’s remote meeting policy. Please visit the board or commission webpage for date-specific meeting information. HOWEVER, please note that regardless of whether a board or commission meets in-person or via entirely remote methods, all members of the public have the option to attend and observe the meeting remotely using Zoom meeting links which will be provided for each meeting listed on a board or commission’s respective webpage https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-veterinary-medicine/home/board-meeting-information. 76 Northern Avenue, Gardiner, ME (207) 624-8603 9:30 AM - LORING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MAINE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Board of Trustees Remote (207) 328-7005
Thursday, January 20, 2022
9:00 AM - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Regular meeting. 295 Water Street, Augusta, ME (207) 287-3236 9:00 AM - REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Regular meeting. This meeting may be held remotely pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B and the Board/Commission’s remote meeting policy. Please visit the board or commission webpage for date-specific meeting information. HOWEVER, please note that regardless of whether a board or commission meets in-person or via entirely remote methods, all members of the public have the option to attend and observe the meeting remotely using Zoom meeting links which will be provided for each meeting listed on a board or commission’s respective webpage https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/real-estate-commission/home/board-meeting-information. 76 Northern Avenue, Gardiner, ME (207) 624-8603 9:00 AM - FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular meeting. Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta (207) 623-3263 9:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Confirmation hearing. Position: The Honorable Julie Ann O'Brien of Augusta to the Maine Human Rights Commission. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Written comments relevant to qualifications of the nominee may be filed with the Legislative Information Office by 9 am on the day of the hearing. CONTACT PERSON: Casey Milligan, Legislative Information Office, 100 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100 For this meeting, the committee will not be receiving testimony at the State House complex. Submit written testimony by email to lio@legislature.maine.gov or mail to: 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. To register to provide oral testimony over the electronic platform or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. To provide oral testimony, register no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registration received after that time will be accepted at the discretion of the committee chairs. Committee meetings may be heard at www.mainelegislature.org or viewed at www.youtube.com/mainestatelegislature. Persons with special needs wishing to participate in a Legislative hearing who require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible. Remote (207) 287-1692
Friday, January 21, 2022
8:00 AM - ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD Regular Meeting and Hearing This meeting may be held remotely pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B and the Board/Commission’s remote meeting policy. Please visit the board or commission webpage for date-specific meeting information. HOWEVER, please note that regardless of whether a board or commission meets in-person or via entirely remote methods, all members of the public have the option to attend and observe the meeting remotely using Zoom meeting links which will be provided for each meeting listed on a board or commission’s respective webpage https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/home/board-meeting-information. 76 Northern Avenue, Gardiner, ME (207) 624-8603 9:00 AM - STATE BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS Regular meeting. This meeting may be held remotely pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B and the Board/Commission’s remote meeting policy. Please visit the board or commission webpage for date-specific meeting information. HOWEVER, please note that regardless of whether a board or commission meets in-person or via entirely remote methods, all members of the public have the option to attend and observe the meeting remotely using Zoom meeting links which will be provided for each meeting listed on a board or commission’s respective webpage https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/adc/home/board-meeting-information. 76 Northern Avenue, Gardiner, ME (207) 624-8603