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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. 13 Monday, March 28, 2022 - Friday, April 1, 2022 ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday, March 27, 2022
4:00 PM - UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES University of Maine, Room 1, Wells Conference Center, Orono (207) 581-5844
Monday, March 28, 2022
8:30 AM - UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES University of Maine, Room 1, Wells Conference Center, Orono (207) 581-5844
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
10:00 AM - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE-ADVISORY COUNCIL Please contact the department if you wish to attend this meeting remotely using Microsoft Teams. 353 Water Street, Fourth Floor Large Conference Room, Augusta, ME (207) 287-5202
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
8:30 AM - MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Board Meeting. This meeting is a hybrid meeting held in person at the Augusta Civic Center and via Zoom. Details can be found at www.mccs.me.edu. Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta (207) 629-4017 9:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS Confirmation hearing. Position: Ms. Stacey D. Neumann, Esq. of Scarborough to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. 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. 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 9:30 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Confirmation hearing. Position: John H. King, Esq. of Islesboro to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees. 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. 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 9:30 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Confirmation hearing. Position: Barbara R. Alexander, Esq. of Winthrop; The Honorable Donna M. Loring of Bradley; Mr. Timothy L. Doak of Fort Kent to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees. 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. 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 9:30 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Confirmation hearing. Position: Ms. Cherie Wendelken of Portland; Ms. Elizabeth Ann Neptune of Princeton; Ms. Margaret B. Angell of Cape Elizabeth to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees. 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. 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 9:30 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Confirmation hearing. Position: Ms. Kate Rush of Newport to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees. 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. 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: 10:00 AM The Honorable Wayne R. Douglas of Ocean Park; 11:00 AM The Honorable Bruce C. Mallonee of Bangor; 1:30 PM The Honorable Mary Michaela Murphy of Rome; 2:30 PM Julia M. Lipez, Esq. of Cape Elizabeth to Superior Court Justice. 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. This meeting will be conducted using the hybrid format. A hybrid meeting is an in-person meeting which includes an option for members and presenters to participate electronically. This meeting format will allow both committee members and presenters the option of participating either in person or via the Zoom online platform and members of the public the option to attend either in person or view electronically on Youtube. 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 via Zoom or via a toll-free phone number, sign up online at https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/. Online sign-ups are NOT necessary for individuals planning to testify in person. Register for your Zoom link no later than 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting; registrations 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, April 1, 2022
9:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Confirmation hearing. Position: Mr. Albro F. Cowperthwaite, Jr. of Linneus; The Honorable Edward Pineau of Vassalboro; Ms. Kristin Peet of Winterport; The Honorable Robert S. Duchesne of Old Town; Ms. Shelby H. Rousseau of Phillips to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council. 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. 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 INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS Confirmation hearing. Position: Dr. Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH of Biddeford; Mr. Frederick A. Onion of Wayne to the Finance Authority of Maine. 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. 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 11:00 AM - JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY Confirmation hearing. Position: Mr. Perry A. Ellsworth of Strong to the Maine Land Use Planning 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. 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 - MAINE BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE CANCELED The teledentistry stakeholder meeting will be held remotely pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B and the Board’s remote meeting policy. Public access to the meeting shall be through Zoom Meeting. Computer access is through the following link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/84604298903?pwd=VVNManRsL1c1MlR0dGxNTENld3hMZz09. The Meeting ID is: 846 0429 8903 and the password is: h=DsWk3u Zoom Meeting (207) 287-3333 9:00 AM - BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL Board Meeting. The BPC Board Meeting will be held virtually on the Microsoft Teams Platform. Details to join the meeting can be found at the top of the agenda on the board website. Please send any questions or comments to pesticides@maine.gov. Remote (207) 287-3200