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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 5th Legislative Day Thursday, January 23, 2020
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by The Reverend Kerry R. Mansir, Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, Gardiner.
National Anthem by Evelyn LaCroix, Skowhegan.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Connie Adler, M.D., Chesterville.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 21, 2020. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 722)
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENTIMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS ARE PARAMOUNT IN ALL LEGISLATION AFFECTING PUBLIC EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the writers of the Constitution of Maine recognized that all students should have access to public education and that this education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people; and
WHEREAS, equity of opportunity for all students to learn, regardless of where they live in the State, has never been more important as we face workforce challenges in heritage industries and the burgeoning technology sector, as well as in future job sectors as yet unknown; and
WHEREAS, our economic future is at risk if we fail to educate all students to their full potential, and our democratic system can thrive only if our young people are taught about the importance of civic engagement and civil interaction; and
WHEREAS, our students of today will be responsible for developing the strategies to mitigate climate change and protect our great natural resources, including the clean air, water and forested land that drive our economy and define our way of life; and
WHEREAS, our 3,478 miles of coastline have supported generations of men, women and children who are proud of their saltwater heritage and who will through education find new and sustainable ways to make their living on the sea; and
WHEREAS, our forests and farms have also supported generations of men, women and children who will through education find new and sustainable ways to continue farming and making their living from the woods; and
WHEREAS, our State's proud heritage as a home for painters, writers, musicians and crafters will be carried on by our aspiring artists who are students in public schools today; and
WHEREAS, our next generation of educators are students in our State's classrooms today; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to support putting the interests of students first in all legislation we vote on that is related to public education.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 279)
STATE OF MAINE 129TH MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 13, 2020
Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley Maine Supreme Judicial Court 205 Newberry Street, Room 139 Portland, Maine 04101
Dear Chief Justice Saufley:
We are pleased to invite you to address a Joint Session of the 129th Maine Legislature on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 11 a.m., concerning the State of the Judiciary and any other matters that you may care to bring to our attention.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 280)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 17, 2020
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 22, §272, I have appointed the following to the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Council effective immediately:
Chace Jackson of Allagash Dr. Deborah Hagler of Harpswell
Should you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 284)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 21, 2020
Honorable Robert Hunt Clerk of the House #2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a) and Joint Rule 371, I have temporarily appointed Representative Thom Harnett of Gardiner as a member of the Government Oversight Committee replacing Representative Margaret O’Neil of Saco until further notice, effective immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 285)
STATE OF MAINE 129TH MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 17, 2020
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to our authority under Title 22, §272, we are pleased to appoint Edward Miller to seat number 8 on the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Council, effective the date of this letter.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 286)
STATE OF MAINE 129TH MAINE LEGISLATURE
January 17, 2020
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to our authority under Title 22, §272, we are pleased to appoint Deborah Deatrick to seat number 9 on the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Council, effective the date of this letter.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 288)
THE MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE 3 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333
January 22, 2020
Honorable Rob Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have appointed Senator James Hamper to the Government Oversight Committee. With this appointment, he will be replacing Senator Paul Davis, effective the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 289)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
January 22, 2020
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President of the Senate The Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House State House Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon,
It is my pleasure to nominate Katherine McBrien of Union for appointment as the Maine State Archivist.
Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §93, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government and confirmation by the Senate.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 626-8401.
Sincerely,
S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 281)
MAINE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 19 UNION STREET AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 17, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. §12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Maine Human Rights Commission due by February 1, 2020.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Amy M. Sneirson Executive Director
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 282)
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 94 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332
January 30, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Troy Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon and President Jackson:
Pursuant to 5 MRSA §12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Finance Authority of Maine due February 1, 2020.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Bruce Wagner Chief Executive Officer
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 283)
MIDCOAST REGIONAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
January 16, 2020
The Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
The Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to 5 MRSA, Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the required report from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
MRRA was created in 2006 by the Maine Legislature (5 MRSA §13083-G) as a municipal corporation charged with the responsibility to implement the reuse master plans for Naval Air Station Brunswick (NAS Brunswick) and the Topsham Annex, which closed as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Jeffrey K. Jordan Deputy Director
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 287)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 23, 2020
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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 569 Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Submit to the United States Secretary of Agriculture a Plan for Continued Implementation of the Maine Industrial Hemp Program (EMERGENCY) Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 1786 An Act To Update Maine's Sales Prohibition on Upholstered Furniture Treated with Flame-retardant Chemicals L.D. 1823 An Act To Allow a Float Haul-out or Marine Way within Shoreland Zone Setbacks
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (S.C. 822)
MAINE SENATE 129th LEGISLATURE
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
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 nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, Anne E. Roosevelt of Embden for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees.
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 Provide Program Solvency, Clarity, Consistency and Flexibility in Routine Public Health Licensing Activities" (H.P. 1465) (L.D. 2063)
Sponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Address Decibel Level Limits for Airboats" (H.P. 1467) (L.D. 2065)
Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of York, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, HEPLER of Woolwich, MARTIN of Sinclair, NADEAU of Winslow, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Local Bridges" (H.P. 1466) (L.D. 2064)
Sponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 203. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes" (H.P. 1468) (L.D. 2066)
Sponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-5) Representative HICKMAN for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27: Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1470) (L.D. 2069)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-6) Representative HICKMAN for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 26: Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings Except K-12 Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1471) (L.D. 2070)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-7) Representative WARREN for the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Water-based Fire Protection Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1474) (L.D. 2073)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-8) Representative KORNFIELD for the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 125: Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1472) (L.D. 2071)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-9) Representative KORNFIELD for the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1473) (L.D. 2072)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-10) Representative HYMANSON for the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1469) (L.D. 2068)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 40)
ORDERED, that Representative Victoria Foley of Biddeford be excused January 8 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused January 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Andrew J. McLean of Gorham be excused January 8 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Teresa S. Pierce of Falmouth be excused January 8 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Roger E. Reed of Carmel be excused January 14 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Nate Hanscom, of Portland, 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 954)
(5-2) the late Perley Morrison Sprague, of Lincolnville, former Chief of the Rockport Police Department, whose name will be formally dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., which honors officers who have died in the line of duty;
(HLS 784) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
(5-3) Brent Colbry, of Etna, who is retiring as superintendent of School Administrative District 54 after more than 45 years of service as an educator, the past 17 years in Skowhegan schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 785) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth, Representative REED of Carmel.
(5-4) Tom Griffin, of Scarborough, coach of the Scarborough High School softball team, who has been named a Coach of the Decade by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 786) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-5) Derek Veilleux, of Scarborough, coach of the Scarborough High School boys indoor and outdoor track teams, who has been named a Coach of the Decade by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 787) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-6) Bella Dickinson, of Scarborough, a player on Scarborough High School athletic teams, who has been named a Red Storm Athlete of the Decade by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 788) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-7) Jarret Flaker, of Scarborough, a player on Scarborough High School athletic teams, who has been named a Red Storm Athlete of the Decade by the Portland Press Herald. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 789) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-8) Connor DeMerchant, of Presque Isle, a student at Presque Isle High School and a player on the hockey team, who recently scored his 100th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 791) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
(5-9) Richard Engels, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award for his many efforts in Aroostook County, including his practice of the law for 50 years, his over 45 years of service as a Rotarian and his contributions to civic life. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 792) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-10) S.W. Collins Company, located in Caribou, Houlton, Lincoln and Presque Isle, which has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year Economic Impact Award. Celebrating its 175th year in 2019, the company offered local organizations the opportunity to apply for funding totaling $20,000 to invest in the people that live and work in their communities. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 793) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln, Representative DeVEAU of Caribou, Representative SWALLOW of Houlton.
(5-11) Tweedie, Inc., including the Hillside, Mars Hill and Star City IGAs, located in Fort Fairfield, Mars Hill and Presque Isle, which has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business of the Year Community Impact Award. Owner Josh Tweedie's support of these communities has included sponsorships, many volunteer hours and donations to community efforts and to people in need. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 794) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative WHITE of Washburn, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-12) Floyd Rockholt, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 2020 President's Award for his 25 years of service on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and his tireless efforts to further the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 795) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-13) Deidre McMahon, of Presque Isle, who has been named the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 2020 Citizen of the Year for her service with the Kiwanis Club, her fund-raising for children and her work on area boards. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 796) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-14) Gage Letourneau, of Presque Isle, a student at Presque Isle High School and a player on the hockey team, who recently scored his 100th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 797) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
In Memory of: (5-15) Eben Charles Dingman, of Leeds. Mr. Dingman travelled to Mexico City, where he taught English as a second language and became fluent in his second language, Spanish. After he returned to Maine, he became a brewer, founding Bear Bones Beer with his friend, Adam Tuuri, in Lewiston and later expanding to Bridgton. He also taught children both swimming and snowboarding. Mr. Dingman will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 940)
(5-16) Susan R. Holmes, of Dixfield. Mrs. Holmes co-owned a grocery store with her husband, Jon, for over 30 years. An avid supporter of Dirigo athletics, she helped to raise money with the Booster Club to support her high school athletes. Later in life, she became a staunch advocate for the study and treatment of Lyme disease in Maine, and she volunteered her time on the town planning board. Mrs. Holmes will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband, to whom she was married for 54 years, her family and her friends;
(SLS 953)
(5-17) the Honorable Galen Cole, of Bangor. Mr. Cole was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He worked 50 years for Cole's Express, including decades as president, growing the company into a regional carrier serving Maine, northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Very involved in civic and public life, he served on the Bangor City Council and as Mayor of Bangor and 24 years on the University of Maine Development Council, including several years as its president. He founded the Galen Cole Family Land Transportation Museum in Bangor, which has been visited by more than half a million people from all 50 states, every Canadian province and dozens of foreign countries. He was a lifelong champion for Maine's veterans, serving as President of the 5th Armored Division Association, and particularly through his walking stick recognition program. The Military Order of the Purple Heart selected him for its National Americanism Award, the 101st Air Refueling Wing gave him its Distinguished Service Award and the Maine American Legion named him Citizen of the Year and later presented him with the Distinguished Service Award. He received the Norbert X Dowd Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, the Business Leader of Maine Award from the Maine Chamber of Commerce, the Friend of Education Award from the Maine Education Association and an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Husson University. He served terms on the vestry, followed by service as Junior, later Senior, warden, of Bangor's St. John's Episcopal Church. Mr. Cole will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 790) Presented by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative CARDONE of Bangor, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-18) Roger Dalton, of Phippsburg. Mr. Dalton was a veteran of the United States Army. For 25 years, he worked as a barber, and he also worked as a diet aide and head cook at a nursing home for 20 years. A drummer, he performed with many bands and especially enjoyed country music. Mr. Dalton will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 798) Presented by Representative PAULHUS of Bath. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-19) Leigh Michelle Thurlow, of Lowell. Ms. Thurlow worked as a video editor at WLBZ in Bangor and, for many years, as the Multi-Media Instructor at Northern Penobscot Tech Region III in Lincoln, where she brought many opportunities into the program, such as the "Pet of the Week" videos at the Humane Society, and continuously updated technologies for video production, photography, coding and graphic design for the benefit of her students. She was proud of her students and their successes. Ms. Thurlow will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 799) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln.
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Acts (10-1) An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations (H.P. 1164) (L.D. 1612)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
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. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1322 on June 20, 2019. TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
2. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to Food (H.P. 583) (L.D. 795)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1322 on June 20, 2019. TABLED - June 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
3. Joint Order To Recall L.D. 852 from the Legislative Files to the House (H.P. 1420)
TABLED - January 8, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE (2/3 Vote Required).
4. An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.P. 571) (L.D. 766)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
5. Resolve, To Direct the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend Its Rules for Eligibility for Community Support Services (H.P. 580) (L.D. 775)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
6. Resolve, Directing the Maine Human Rights Commission To Implement a Pilot Program To Investigate and Report on Incidents of Harassment Due to Housing Status, Lack of Employment and Other Issues (H.P. 937) (L.D. 1294)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
7. An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention (H.P. 950) (L.D. 1315)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
8. An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute (H.P. 970) (L.D. 1342)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
9. An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1426)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
10. Resolve, To Establish a Stakeholder Group To Develop an Adult Dental Benefit under MaineCare (H.P. 1065) (L.D. 1453)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
11. An Act To Limit the Dissemination of Juvenile Records (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1670)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
12. An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts (H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1698)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
13. An Act To Improve Consistency within the Maine Human Rights Act (H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1703)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative BAILEY of Saco. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
14. An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community (H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1756)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
15. Resolve, To Create the Frequent Users System Engagement Collaborative (H.P. 1460) (L.D. 2056)
(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested) TABLED - January 21, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - REFERENCE.
16. JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MAINE COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE AND COORDINATION OF EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE UNDERCOUNT OF MAINE RESIDENTS IN THE 2020 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS (H.P. 1448)
TABLED - January 21, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth. PENDING - ADOPTION.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2020
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 735)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 10:00 in the Morning.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Automatic Continuation of Absentee Voter Status until the Termination of That Status" (S.P. 736) (L.D. 2067)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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