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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 6th Legislative Day Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Matthew Ward, Charleston Church.
National Anthem by Charleston Church Trio.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Lisa Letourneau, M.D., Portland.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, January 17, 2019. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 46)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 16, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 1, MRSA, Ch. 14, §534.1-G, I am pleased to appoint Mr. Jeremy Cluchey of Bowdoinham as a member of the public to seat 15 on the InforME Board, effective immediately.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 47)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 16, 2019
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, Part 10-A, Ch. 319, §3371.2-B, I am pleased to appoint the following members of the Maine House of Representatives to the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission, effective immediately:
Representative Catherine M. Nadeau of Winslow to seat 3 Representative Charlotte Warren of Hallowell to seat 4 Representative Timothy S. Theriault of China to seat 5
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 49)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 17, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA, Part 2, Ch. 107, §929-A.2B-1, I am pleased to appoint the following members of the Maine House of Representatives to the Maine Economic Growth Council, effective immediately:
Representative Dale J. Denno of Cumberland Representative Harold L. Stewart, III of Presque Isle
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 48)
MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY
January 15, 2019
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 the Maine Municipal and Rural Electrification Cooperative Agency due by February 1, 2019.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
S/Scott M. Hallowell MMRECA
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Create the Water Resources Planning Committee" (H.P. 162) (L.D. 199)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DOORE of Augusta, DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MADIGAN of Waterville, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RISEMAN of Harrison. (3-2) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service" (H.P. 167) (L.D. 204)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, MARTIN of Sinclair, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-3) Bill "An Act To Move the Bureau of Parks and Lands from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (H.P. 196) (L.D. 233)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FAY of Raymond, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, MAREAN of Hollis, NADEAU of Winslow, TUELL of East Machias. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Feed Maine's Residents by Allowing Dairy Dealers and Producers in the State To Donate Fresh Milk to Food Banks in the State" (H.P. 216) (L.D. 292)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, KINNEY of Knox, REED of Carmel, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Increase Rural Maine's Access to Broadband Internet Service" (H.P. 219) (L.D. 295)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, HANLEY of Pittston, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, DOW of Lincoln, President JACKSON of Aroostook, WOODSOME of York. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Assist Schools, Municipalities and Counties in Using Emerging Technologies and Energy Alternatives to Fossil Fuels in Heating, Electrical and Other Utility Systems" (H.P. 223) (L.D. 299)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KESSLER of South Portland, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, RYKERSON of Kittery, ZEIGLER of Montville. (3-7) Bill "An Act Making Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 234) (L.D. 310)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth. (3-8) Bill "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 235) (L.D. 311)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) Bill "An Act To Add Work Assignments to the Law Regarding Notification of a Defendant's Release or Escape" (H.P. 168) (L.D. 205)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, EVANGELOS of Friendship, GRIFFIN of Levant, HARNETT of Gardiner, HYMANSON of York, JAVNER of Chester, PLUECKER of Warren, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-10) Bill "An Act Regarding Community Service Sentencing" (H.P. 186) (L.D. 223)
Sponsored by Representative VEROW of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, LYFORD of Eddington, SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway, WHITE of Waterville. (3-11) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Public Safety To Study and Determine What Constitutes a Violation of Air Space by a Drone (H.P. 230) (L.D. 306)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CUDDY of Winterport, DODGE of Belfast, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, SHEATS of Auburn, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-12) Bill "An Act To Protect Adults 66 Years of Age and Older from Financial and Other Types of Exploitation through Theft by Deception" (H.P. 240) (L.D. 316)
Sponsored by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, HANINGTON of Lincoln, JAVNER of Chester, MORALES of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, MILLETT of Cumberland. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Bill "An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling" (H.P. 169) (L.D. 206)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MOONEN of Portland, PIERCE of Falmouth, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland. (3-14) Bill "An Act To Increase Technology and Engineering Education for Grades 7 to 12" (H.P. 173) (L.D. 210)
Sponsored by Representative ORDWAY of Standish. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, JOHANSEN of Monticello, MAREAN of Hollis, O'NEIL of Saco, SAMPSON of Alfred, WADSWORTH of Hiram. (3-15) Bill "An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement" (H.P. 188) (L.D. 225)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Oakland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, CEBRA of Naples, HEAD of Bethel, KESCHL of Belgrade, NADEAU of Winslow, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STEARNS of Guilford, WHITE of Waterville. (3-16) Bill "An Act Regarding the Use of Unanticipated State Aid for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education" (H.P. 199) (L.D. 236)
Sponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, LYFORD of Eddington, SAMPSON of Alfred. (3-17) Bill "An Act To Appropriate Funds for Coaching Services for Existing and New Prekindergarten Programs" (H.P. 200) (L.D. 237)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. (3-18) Bill "An Act Regarding Student Privacy with Respect to Video Recordings" (H.P. 220) (L.D. 296)
Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DUNPHY of Old Town, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PIERCE of Falmouth, RYKERSON of Kittery, SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator: DILL of Penobscot. (3-19) Bill "An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine" (H.P. 231) (L.D. 307)
Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KORNFIELD of Bangor, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South Portland, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland. (3-20) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Regional Adjustment for Public School Systems" (H.P. 233) (L.D. 309)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FECTEAU of Augusta, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'CONNOR of Berwick, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-21) Bill "An Act To Fund the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund" (H.P. 187) (L.D. 224)
Sponsored by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BERRY of Bowdoinham, DODGE of Belfast, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: WOODSOME of York. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-22) Bill "An Act To Convene a Working Group To Authorize a Public Trust for Maine's Groundwater and To Impose a 2-year Moratorium on Large-scale Groundwater Extraction" (H.P. 160) (L.D. 197)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BROOKS of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, RISEMAN of Harrison. (3-23) Bill "An Act To Protect Water Quality by Standardizing the Law Concerning Septic Inspection in the Shoreland Zone" (H.P. 179) (L.D. 216)
Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: BLUME of York, DENNO of Cumberland, MAREAN of Hollis, ORDWAY of Standish, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: CHENETTE of York. (3-24) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Cost of Automobile Repairs by Eliminating the Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Requirement" (H.P. 184) (L.D. 221)
Sponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, LYFORD of Eddington, MAREAN of Hollis, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, TUELL of East Machias, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot. (3-25) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Use of Certain Disposable Food Service Containers" (H.P. 213) (L.D. 289)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BLUME of York, DEVIN of Newcastle, DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HEPLER of Woolwich, Senator: CHENETTE of York. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections" (H.P. 178) (L.D. 215)
Sponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland. (3-27) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures" (H.P. 185) (L.D. 222)
Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Oakland. Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HEAD of Bethel, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, JAVNER of Chester, NADEAU of Winslow, PICKETT of Dixfield, SKOLFIELD of Weld. (3-28) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure" (H.P. 190) (L.D. 227)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, HEPLER of Woolwich, MEYER of Eliot, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MOORE of Washington. (3-29) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Preventive, Cost-saving Dental Services" (H.P. 193) (L.D. 230)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, MOONEN of Portland, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Improve Public Health by Maximizing Federal Funding Opportunities" (H.P. 194) (L.D. 231)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, HEPLER of Woolwich. (3-31) Bill "An Act To Change the Process by Which Designated Nonstate Mental Health Institutions Petition the District Court To Admit Certain Patients to a Progressive Treatment Program" (H.P. 195) (L.D. 232)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, RECKITT of South Portland. (3-32) Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program (H.P. 197) (L.D. 234)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CYRWAY of Kennebec, President JACKSON of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, WOODSOME of York. (3-33) Bill "An Act To Increase the Minimum Area of Usable Space per Child Required in the Outdoor Area of a Child Care Center" (H.P. 201) (L.D. 238)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Representative: PIERCE of Falmouth. (3-34) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail (H.P. 202) (L.D. 239)
Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, MOONEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland. (3-35) Bill "An Act To Improve Care Provided to Forensic Patients" (H.P. 208) (L.D. 284)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-36) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Brain Injury Resources for Underserved Populations, Including Opioid Overdose Brain Injury Survivors" (H.P. 221) (L.D. 297)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, HYMANSON of York, MATLACK of St. George, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STOVER of Boothbay, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-37) Bill "An Act To Require Housing Facilities for Persons with Substance Use Disorder Be Equipped with Naloxone" (H.P. 227) (L.D. 303)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. (3-38) Bill "An Act To Improve Stroke Care in Maine" (H.P. 228) (L.D. 304)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of Portland, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senator: LAWRENCE of York. (3-39) Bill "An Act To Promote Healthy Living in Maine" (H.P. 239) (L.D. 315)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, HICKMAN of Winthrop, PERRY of Calais, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-40) Bill "An Act To Impose on Mental Health Professionals a Duty To Warn and Protect" (H.P. 211) (L.D. 287)
Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MORALES of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-41) Bill "An Act Regarding Responsibility for the Overpayment of Claims" (H.P. 215) (L.D. 291)
Sponsored by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-42) Bill "An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for the ATV Recreational Management Fund" (H.P. 175) (L.D. 212)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. Cosponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld, President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis. (3-43) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding To Contain and Manage the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species" (H.P. 198) (L.D. 235)
Sponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FAY of Raymond, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland. (3-44) Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Moose and Doe Permits for Combat-injured Veterans" (H.P. 237) (L.D. 313)
Sponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DRINKWATER of Milford, HANINGTON of Lincoln, LANDRY of Farmington, TUELL of East Machias. Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-45) Bill "An Act To Expedite the Issuance of Alcohol and Drug Counseling Licenses" (H.P. 191) (L.D. 228)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DENNO of Cumberland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, STEWART of Presque Isle. (3-46) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Create a Statewide Economic Development Plan (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 212) (L.D. 288)
Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HANDY of Lewiston, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, JORGENSEN of Portland, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-47) Bill "An Act Regarding Small Claims Court Jurisdiction" (H.P. 171) (L.D. 208)
Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HANLEY of Pittston, LOCKMAN of Bradley, MORRIS of Turner, RECKITT of South Portland, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, STETKIS of Canaan. (3-48) Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Civil Legal Services" (H.P. 177) (L.D. 214)
Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DENNO of Cumberland, HARNETT of Gardiner, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, STEWART of Presque Isle, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec. (3-49) Bill "An Act To Increase the Safety of Home Buyers Concerning Chimney Inspections" (H.P. 192) (L.D. 229)
Sponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-50) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Post-conviction Review in Order To Facilitate the Fair Hearing of All Evidence in Each Case Involving a Claim of Innocence" (H.P. 226) (L.D. 302)
Sponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, HARNETT of Gardiner, LANDRY of Farmington, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-51) Bill "An Act To Protect Jobs in the State by Requiring Advance Notice of Closure of Call Centers" (H.P. 164) (L.D. 201)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of Augusta, HANDY of Lewiston, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell. (3-52) Bill "An Act To Improve Working Conditions for Maine's Veterans and Immigrants" (H.P. 182) (L.D. 219)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representative: HANDY of Lewiston. (3-53) Bill "An Act To Improve Pay for Certain Maine Workers" (H.P. 183) (L.D. 220)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec. (3-54) Bill "An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies" (H.P. 203) (L.D. 240)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren. (3-55) Bill "An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Corrections Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease" (H.P. 222) (L.D. 298)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, RECKITT of South Portland. (3-56) Bill "An Act To Protect Hourly School Personnel Pay During School Days Missed Due to Weather or Emergency Closures" (H.P. 224) (L.D. 300)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, FARNSWORTH of Portland, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-57) Bill "An Act To Protect Job Applicants from Identity Theft" (H.P. 229) (L.D. 305)
Sponsored by Representative RILEY of Jay. (3-58) Bill "An Act To Increase Notification Time Periods for Rent Increases and Terminations of Tenancies at Will" (H.P. 232) (L.D. 308)
Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HANDY of Lewiston, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, RYKERSON of Kittery, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-59) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Employers" (H.P. 236) (L.D. 312)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, DOORE of Augusta, SHEATS of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-60) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Appointees to the Maine Labor Relations Board" (H.P. 241) (L.D. 317)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of Augusta. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-61) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Motor Vehicle Use in the Intertidal Zone" (H.P. 214) (L.D. 290)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, CUDDY of Winterport, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MATLACK of St. George, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. (3-62) Bill "An Act To Simplify Apprenticeship Requirements for Student and Apprentice Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holders" (H.P. 238) (L.D. 314)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BABINE of Scarborough, BLUME of York, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, JAVNER of Chester, McDONALD of Stonington, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. Committee on MARINE RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-63) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals" (H.P. 172) (L.D. 209)
Sponsored by Representative STROM of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln. (3-64) Bill "An Act To Require the Use of Preapproved Subcontractors for Publicly Funded Construction Projects" (H.P. 189) (L.D. 226)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: HANDY of Lewiston, KESSLER of South Portland, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PLUECKER of Warren, RYKERSON of Kittery. (3-65) Bill "An Act To Provide for Legislative Review of Federally Mandated Major Substantive Rules under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act" (H.P. 209) (L.D. 285)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, CUDDY of Winterport, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MATLACK of St. George, SHEATS of Auburn. (3-66) Bill "An Act To Help Older Adults Age in Place through Comprehensive Planning" (H.P. 225) (L.D. 301)
Sponsored by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PICKETT of Dixfield, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: MOORE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-67) Bill "An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery" (H.P. 204) (L.D. 241)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MAREAN of Hollis, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MEYER of Eliot, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York. (3-68) Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products" (H.P. 210) (L.D. 286)
Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Representatives: RECKITT of South Portland, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DENK of Kennebunk, MATLACK of St. George, O'NEIL of Saco, PIERCE of Falmouth. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-69) Resolve, To Add a Safety Fence to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge (H.P. 166) (L.D. 203)
Sponsored by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, O'CONNOR of Berwick. (3-70) Resolve, To Rename the Stillwater Bridges in Old Town the Llewellyn Estes Bridge (H.P. 170) (L.D. 207)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, McLEAN of Gorham, VEROW of Brewer. (3-71) Bill "An Act To Require Snow Tires or All-weather Tires on Automobiles from October through April" (H.P. 176) (L.D. 213)
Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'NEIL of Saco, STANLEY of Medway, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-72) Bill "An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates" (H.P. 165) (L.D. 202)
Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, JAVNER of Chester, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, DOW of Lincoln, MOORE of Washington. (3-73) Bill "An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections" (H.P. 174) (L.D. 211)
Sponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MAREAN of Hollis, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McDONALD of Stonington, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-74) Bill "An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations" (H.P. 180) (L.D. 217)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, DENNO of Cumberland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, HANLEY of Pittston, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, RISEMAN of Harrison. (3-75) Bill "An Act To Prohibit a Person from Collecting Contributions under the Maine Clean Election Act at a Polling Place" (H.P. 181) (L.D. 218)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, FAY of Raymond, NADEAU of Winslow, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STANLEY of Medway, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, WOODSOME of York. (3-76) Bill "An Act Regarding Early Voting in Person" (H.P. 217) (L.D. 293)
Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, HICKMAN of Winthrop, JORGENSEN of Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MATLACK of St. George, MOONEN of Portland. (3-77) Bill "An Act To Require the Fiscal Impact Estimate of a Direct Initiative of Legislation To Be Included on the Ballot" (H.P. 218) (L.D. 294)
Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-78) 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. 207) (L.D. 283)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-79) Representative TUCKER for the Department of Environmental Protection 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 692: Siting of Oil Storage Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 205) (L.D. 281)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-80) Representative HYMANSON for the Department of Health and Human Services 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 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 206) (L.D. 282)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Robert Plourde, of Fort Kent, who is retiring from the Fort Kent Fire Department after over 40 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 27)
(5-2) the Greater Bangor Area Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the University of Maine, on the occasion of their annual celebration in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 21, 2019. The event commemorates the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We extend our appreciation to the Greater Bangor Area Chapter of the NAACP and the University of Maine on their honoring Dr. King at these annual celebrations. We join the community in commemorating this great American;
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(5-3) the Fort Kent Fire Department, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) Main-Land Development Consultants, of Livermore Falls, which received a 2018 Governor's Award for Business Excellence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 32) Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-5) Jessica Gagne, of Biddeford, a journalist with WCSH-TV, who was named Maine Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 33) Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Representative FOLEY of Biddeford.
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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. Bill "An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents and Children" (H.P. 150) (L.D. 187)
(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested) TABLED - January 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - REFERENCE.
2. Bill "An Act To Allow the Reduction of a MaineCare Lien" (H.P. 157) (L.D. 194)
(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested) TABLED - January 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - REFERENCE.
3. Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds" (S.P. 39) (L.D. 152)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. TABLED - January 17, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HOUSE RULESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1) on House Order, To Amend House Rule 401 (H.O. 9)
Signed:
Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same House Order.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Match the State's Definition of 'Hemp' to the Definition in Federal Law" (S.P. 81) (L.D. 269)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Protect Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers by Creating the Crime of Aggravated Assault on an Officer" (S.P. 74) (L.D. 262) (1-3) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Certain Sex Offenders from Establishing Residence in Certain Multiunit Residential Buildings in which Minors Reside" (S.P. 75) (L.D. 263) (1-4) Bill "An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident" (S.P. 76) (L.D. 264)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Secure the Future of the Frances Perkins Homestead" (S.P. 58) (L.D. 246) (1-6) Bill "An Act To Increase the Amount of Time School Counselors and Social Workers Spend Providing Students Direct and Indirect Counseling" (S.P. 59) (L.D. 247) (1-7) Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools" (S.P. 71) (L.D. 259)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act Regarding a Transmission and Distribution Utility's Use of the Right of Eminent Domain To Locate Its Transmission Lines" (S.P. 83) (L.D. 271) (1-9) Bill "An Act To Require Transmission and Distribution Utilities To Purchase Electricity from Renewable Resources at Certain Prices" (S.P. 85) (L.D. 273)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act To Increase the Handling Fee for Beverage Containers Reimbursed to Redemption Centers" (S.P. 60) (L.D. 248) (1-11) Bill "An Act To Allow the Sale of Ethanol-free Gasoline Statewide" (S.P. 86) (L.D. 274)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the 2-year Limit on MaineCare Coverage for Approved Drugs for Opioid Use Disorder" (S.P. 78) (L.D. 266)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Multiple-party Accounts with Financial Institutions" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 54) (L.D. 242) (1-14) Bill "An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers" (S.P. 61) (L.D. 249) (1-15) Bill "An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market" (S.P. 72) (L.D. 260)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-16) Bill "An Act To Establish and Coordinate a Volunteer Corps of Search and Rescue Specialists within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife" (S.P. 70) (L.D. 258) (1-17) Bill "An Act To Increase Opportunities for Hunters, Anglers and Sporting Camps by Extending the Seasons on Upland Game" (S.P. 77) (L.D. 265) (1-18) Bill "An Act To Change the Bag Limits on Wild Turkey" (S.P. 87) (L.D. 275)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act To Ban Telephone Solicitations Using an Artificial or Prerecorded Voice and Enhance Caller Identification" (S.P. 89) (L.D. 277)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-20) Bill "An Act To Establish the Statute of Limitations in Product Liability Cases" (S.P. 62) (L.D. 250) (1-21) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Condominium Act by Extending the Lien Period for Nonpayment of Assessments" (S.P. 63) (L.D. 251) (1-22) Bill "An Act To Raise Juror Pay to $50 per Day" (S.P. 91) (L.D. 279)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-23) Bill "An Act To Create an Hourly Rate Compensation System for Loggers and Truckers" (S.P. 55) (L.D. 243) (1-24) Bill "An Act Regarding Pay Equality" (S.P. 90) (L.D. 278)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-25) Bill "An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine" (S.P. 69) (L.D. 257)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-26) Bill "An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States" (S.P. 80) (L.D. 268) (1-27) Bill "An Act To Provide Equity in the State Income Tax Deduction for Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions" (S.P. 88) (L.D. 276)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-28) Resolve, To Rename the Stinson Bridge the Woodsome-Carroll Bridge (S.P. 56) (L.D. 244) (1-29) Bill "An Act To Restrict the Authority for Posting of Roads" (S.P. 73) (L.D. 261) (1-30) Bill "An Act To Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections in the State" (S.P. 82) (L.D. 270) (1-31) Bill "An Act To Improve Public Safety by Restricting the Use of Distracting Electronic Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicle" (S.P. 92) (L.D. 280)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-32) Bill "An Act To Reestablish a Presidential Primary System in Maine" (S.P. 57) (L.D. 245) (1-33) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit New or Increased Fees or Taxes by Means of Direct Initiatives of Legislation (S.P. 64) (L.D. 252) (1-34) Bill "An Act To Remove the Bet Limit for Winner-take-all Hands in Games of Chance Tournament Games" (S.P. 65) (L.D. 253) (1-35) Bill "An Act To Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements" (S.P. 66) (L.D. 254) (1-36) Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District (S.P. 67) (L.D. 255) (1-37) Bill "An Act To Ban the Use of Leadership Political Action Committees for Personal Profit" (S.P. 68) (L.D. 256) (1-38) Bill "An Act To Allow Voting by Mail" (S.P. 84) (L.D. 272)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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