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Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Second Regular Session - Twelfth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
12th Legislative Day
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Major Brookes Linde, Maine Army National Guard, Lamoine.
National Anthem by Staff Sergeant Crystal Ryder, Maine Army National Guard, Augusta.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Hilary Schroeder, M.D., Portland.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 13, 2020.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 335)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
33 STATE HOUSE STATION
CAMP CHAMBERLAIN, AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0033
January 17, 2020
The Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
Room 303, State House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Gideon:
As the Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, I accept your invitation to address the Joint Session of the 129th Maine Legislature on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
S/Major General Douglas A. Farnham
Commissioner and Adjutant General
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 336)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 18, 2020
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on February 14, 2020
Peter J. Rogers of Yarmouth for appointment as the Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency.
Pursuant to Title 37-B, MRSA §704, this appointment is contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 339)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 14, 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 5 MRSA, §2003, I have appointed Leticia vanVuuren of Rockland to the Maine Library of Geographic Information Board, effective immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment, 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. 337)
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
QUASI-INDEPENDENT STATE ENTITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
February 3, 2020
Honorable Troy D. Jackson
President of the Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
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 Child Development Services due by February 1, 2020.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Roy K. Fowler
State Director
State IEU, Child Development Services
Maine Department of Education
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 338)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 18, 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:"
Education and Cultural Affairs
L.D. 882 Resolve, To Require the Examination of the System of Learning Results
State and Local Government
L.D. 1973 An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Municipal Conservation Commissions
Taxation
L.D. 451 An Act To Repeal the Recently Enacted Changes to the Law Governing Tax Lien Foreclosure
Transportation
L.D. 1992 An Act To Broaden Eligibility for Disabled Veterans License Plates
L.D. 2030 An Act To Provide an Appeals Process for Administrative Suspensions of Provisional Driver's Licenses
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 918)
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 nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, Kathie M. Leonard of Auburn for appointment, to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary, Edward David, Esq. of Farmington for appointment, to the Maine Human Rights Commission.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Transportation, Jane L. Lincoln of Farmingdale for appointment, to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Victor Lister, of Athens, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday on October 25, 2020. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1049)
(5-2) Pat's Automotive, in Caribou, a family-owned-and-operated full-service station and garage, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1050)
(5-3) Roger Hooper, of Lyman, for his 41 years of dedicated service to Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue, including nearly 8 years of service as the first full-time chief, and his service to the towns of Dayton and Lyman. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 837)
Presented by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
In Memory of:
(5-4) Clarice H. Dort, of Kenduskeag. Mrs. Dort was a talented artist and seamstress who worked at several ladies boutiques. She made lap quilts and other items for the Hospital Chaplaincy Service, quilts for Project Linus and mittens to give out at Halloween. She was a member of the Kenduskeag Union Church for many years. Mrs. Dort will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 1051)
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-384) on Bill "An Act To Authorize Separate Alternative Compliance Payment Rates for Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard and To Amend the Laws Governing Thermal Renewable Energy Credits" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 648) (L.D. 1896)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
FOSTER of Dexter
GRIGNON of Athens
GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
KESSLER of South Portland
RILEY of Jay
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative:
HANLEY of Pittston
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-384).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (S.P. 652) (L.D. 1900) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Motor Vehicle Child Restraint Systems To Allow Certain Exceptions" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-382)
(7-2) (S.P. 699) (L.D. 1997) Bill "An Act To Allow the Assignment of State Vehicles to Field Personnel Directly Concerned with Maine National Guard Facilities and To Allow State Vehicles Assigned to Military Bureau Employees To Be Used for Commuting" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-380)
(7-3) (S.P. 706) (L.D. 2004) Bill "An Act To Provide for the 2020 and 2021 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-381)
(7-4) (H.P. 1442) (L.D. 2032) Bill "An Act To Reduce Financial Burdens on Small Water Utilities" (EMERGENCY) Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-5) (H.P. 1363) (L.D. 1909) Bill "An Act To Support Emergency Shelter Access for Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Maine" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-680)
(7-6) (H.P. 1366) (L.D. 1918) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Reserve Funds of Certain School Organizational Structures" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-681)
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Acts
(10-1) An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences
(H.P. 1326) (L.D. 1855)
(C. "A" H-671)
(10-2) An Act To Clarify the Law Protecting Job Applicants from Identity Theft
(S.P. 688) (L.D. 1986)
(10-3) An Act To Remove Nighttime Restrictions on Lobster Fishing in a Certain Area in the Bay of Fundy
(H.P. 1495) (L.D. 2098)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
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)
(C. "A" H-230)
- 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)
(C. "A" H-430; H. "A" H-541)
- 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. 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)
(C. "A" H-403)
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.
5. An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts
(H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1426)
(C. "A" H-582)
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.
6. An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts
(H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1698)
(C. "A" H-552)
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.
7. An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community
(H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1756)
(C. "A" H-580)
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.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Winter Harbor
(HLS 820)
TABLED - February 4, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Claude Thomas, of Unity
(HLS 825)
TABLED - February 6, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Cushnoc Brewing Company, of Augusta
(HLS 833)
TABLED - February 13, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2020
State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Health Insurance Options for Town Academies" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 754) (L.D. 2108)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 2
Refer to the Committee on Health and Human Services
Pursuant to Public Law
(6-1) Representative HYMANSON for the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Long-term Care Workforce Issues"
(H.P. 1504) (L.D. 2109)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Public Law 2019, chapter 343, Part BBBBB, section 1.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Lower Health Care Costs"
(S.P. 755) (L.D. 2110)
(1-2) Bill "An Act To Establish Patient Protections in Billing for Health Care"
(S.P. 756) (L.D. 2111)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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