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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 17th Legislative Day Friday, April 15, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Scott Taylor, Hermon Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Roxane Althouse, Woolwich.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1260)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
April 12, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill “An Act To Improve the Safety of Prisoners and Jail Staff by Limiting Work Hours of Jail Employees” (H.P. 832) (L.D. 1154) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1261)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
April 13, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted Report “B” Ought Not to Pass from the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Bill “An Act To Update the Comprehensive State Energy Plan To Achieve the State Energy Vision” (H.P. 1497) (L.D. 2015) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1528)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, MAY 1-7, 2022
WHEREAS,in the face of a worldwide pandemic, America's economic growth has been driven by the resilience of our small businesses, which pioneer innovative solutions to thecountry's greatest challenges and provide opportunities to families and workers; and
WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor Main Street, to those who fish and farmto feed our people, to the small manufacturers driving our competitiveness on the global stage, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our nation's promise; and
WHEREAS, when we support small businesses, jobs are created and local communities preserve their unique cultures; and
WHEREAS, because this country's 32.5 million small businesses create nearly 2 out of 3 jobs in our economy, we cannot ourselves resolve to create jobs and spur economic growth in America without discussing ways to support our entrepreneurs;and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through the United States Small Business Administration and other government agencies;and
WHEREAS, data compiled by the United States Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy indicates that over 99% of Maine's businesses are small businesses;and
WHEREAS, the State of Maine supports and joins in this national effort to help America'ssmall businesses do what they do best: grow their businesses, create jobs and ensure that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 1-7, 2022 as National Small Business Week and express ourappreciation to Maine's small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy and the anchors of our communities.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, the following House Order: (H.O. 22)
ORDERED, that Representative Lydia C. Blume of York be excused March 9 and 24 for personal reasons and March 31 and April 5 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael F. Brennan of Portland be excused March 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Christopher James Caiazzo of Scarborough be excused March 29 and March 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Meldon H. Carmichael of Greenbush be excused March 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard M. Cebra of Naples be excused March 9, 22 and 24 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kathleen R. J. Dillingham of Oxford be excused January 5, February 16 and March 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor be excused March 29 and 31 and April 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jeffery Allen Gifford of Lincoln be excused March 9 and April 12 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Wayne Grignon of Athens be excused January 26, February 10, 16, and 23 and March 22, 24, 29 and 31 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lori K. Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach be excused March 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Matthew A. Harrington of Sanford be excused January 5 and March 22, 24, and 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Frances M. Head of Bethel be excused March 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sheila A. Lyman of Livermore Falls be excused April 5 and 7 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard G. Mason of Lisbon be excused March 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kristi Michele Mathieson of Kittery be excused April 5 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Genevieve McDonald of Stonington be excused March 24, 29, and 31 and April 5 and 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lester S. Ordway of Standish be excused April 7 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sean C. Paulhus of Bath be excused March 9 and 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland be excused April 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Suzanne M. Salisbury of Westbrook be excused March 22 and 24 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Braden Sharpe of Durham be excused March 9, 22, 24, 29 and 31 and April 5, 7, 11, 12, and 13 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peggy Jo Stanley of Medway be excused April 11 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joel R. Stetkis of Canaan be excused March 31 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael A. Sylvester of Portland be excused March 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative James E. Thorne of Carmel be excused April 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joseph F. Underwood of Presque Isle be excused April 5 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Charlotte Warren of Hallowell be excused March 22 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Edson R. Small, of Winslow, who has received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 958)
(5-2) the Southern Aroostook High School Girls Basketball Team, of Dyer Brook, which won the Class D State Championship. Members of the team include Brianne Daggett, Madison Russell, Callie Russell, Emmalee Landry, Lexi Rackliff, Madison Shields, Cami Shields, Olivia Engebretson, Libby Anderson, Hannah McGary and Ally Shields; managers Gracie Brewer and Julia Murray; assistant coach Brandon McCarthy; and coach Cliff Urquhart. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 959)
(5-3) the Southern Aroostook High School Boys Basketball Team, of Dyer Brook, which won the Class D State Championship. Members of the team include Hunter Burpee, Christopher Caswell, Camden Porter, Graham Siltz, Drake Weston, Andrew Lewis, Andrew Chambers, Dylan Burpee, Brennan Burpee, Trafton Russell, Ethan Collier, Ryder Russell and Robert Robinson;managers Leanna Caswell and Brooke Ivy; assistant coach Phil Faulkner; and coach Bret Russell. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 960)
(5-4) the Brunswick High School Boys Hockey Team, which won the Class B South Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 962)
(5-5) Hillary Hoyt, of Orrington, a third grade teacher at Leroy H. Smith School, who is one of only two educators in Maine and sixty in the Nation to receive a 2022 Milken Educator Award. The award recognizes her commitment to creativity in the classroom, focus on prioritizing children's individual needs to improve learning outcomes and leadership both at her school and in her community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 774) Presented by Representative DOWNES of Bucksport. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-6) Leah Dechaine, of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 775) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-7) Hyeonjee (Elena) Rho, of Daegu, South Korea, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 776) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-8) Yuran Choi, of Gwangju, South Korea, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 777) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-9) Shirley Boyce, of Norway, on her retirement as Norway's Town Clerk after 40 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 778) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-10) Emma Markowitz, of Boothbay, a home schooled student whose research project "A Non-Invasive Approach to the Treatment of Equine White Line Disease using Poly-wrap and Manuka Honey Topical" placed first at the Northern New England Science and Humanities Symposium and second at the Maine State Science Fair. Emma will go on to represent Maine at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta, Georgia. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 779) Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln.
(5-11) Emma Lamoreau, of Easton, a senior at Easton Junior/Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 780) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-12) Eva Callioras, of Easton, a senior at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School, who is a recipient of a 2022 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 781) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-13) Lindsay White, of Fort Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 782) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-14) Kira Rogers, of Fort Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 783) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
In Memory of: (5-15) Teresa Lynn Thomas, of Rockland. Ms. Thomas spent many hours and days on the ocean lobstering, and she also worked at clynk in Portland, processing thousands of bottles as one of the company's top processors. Recently, she received her general educational diploma, an accomplishment of which she was very proud. In the autumn of 2021, she unexpected passed away due to an accidental overdose. Ms. Thomas will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(SLS 961)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1019) on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Create a Plan To Incorporate the Probate Courts into the Judicial Branch" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1453) (L.D. 1950) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1019) Report. _________________________________ (6-2) Six Members of the Committee on JUDICIARY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1017) on Bill "An Act To Regulate the Use of Biometric Identifiers" (H.P. 1450) (L.D. 1945)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1018) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1018). _________________________________ (6-3) Seven Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1020) on Bill "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010" (H.P. 428) (L.D. 585)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1021) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-1022) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "D" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "D" (H-1023) on same Bill.
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Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "E" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1020). _________________________________ 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. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-579) - Report "B" (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-580) - Report "C" (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products" (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1550)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 130th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1302 on July 19, 2021. TABLED - June 14, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-781) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Support Restaurants in the State through Service Charge Revenues" (H.P. 1388) (L.D. 1878)
TABLED - March 9, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual (H.P. 242) (L.D. 344)
TABLED - March 9, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Paul Penna, of Windham (HLS 673)
TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-827) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Prevent the Use of Prone and Supine Restraints, Chemical Sprays and Electroshock Devices on Juveniles Held in Department of Corrections Facilities" (H.P. 1404) (L.D. 1897)
TABLED - March 24, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
6. Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of Municipalities To Regulate Timber Harvesting" (S.P. 728) (L.D. 2012)
- In Senate, Unanimous Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY. TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-830) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Provide Reentry Services to Persons Reentering the Community after Incarceration" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1552)
TABLED - March 29, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Ed Harmon, John Hargreaves and Arthur Richardson, of Boothbay (SLS 868)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - March 31, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-920) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Expand the MaineCare Program To Cover All Citizens of the State" (H.P. 1197) (L.D. 1608)
TABLED - April 5, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-947) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Expand Access to Mental Health and Crisis Care for Individuals in Jails and Individuals Experiencing Homelessness" (H.P. 1463) (L.D. 1968)
TABLED - April 7, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Steve Willis, of Gorham (HLS 740)
TABLED - April 11, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BOYLE of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
12. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Wrestling Team, of Dixfield (HLS 751)
TABLED - April 11, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-976) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act To Finance Distribution Investments at the Lowest Cost to Customers and To Encourage Utility Performance" (H.P. 1119) (L.D. 1511)
TABLED - April 12, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kenneth Carr, of Woolwich (HLS 769)
TABLED - April 14, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. PENDING - PASSAGE.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1011) - Committee on JUDICIARY on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Create a Right to Privacy (H.P. 1133) (L.D. 1529)
TABLED - April 14, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1012) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act To Review State Lands and Waterways That Have Sacred, Traditional or Other Significance to the Wabanaki Tribes" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1413) (L.D. 1907)
TABLED - April 14, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 20, 2022
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
Acts (10-1) An Act To Prevent the Further Contamination of the Soils and Waters of the State with So-called Forever Chemicals (H.P. 1417) (L.D. 1911)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-554) on Bill "An Act Concerning Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses" (S.P. 572) (L.D. 1727) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-555) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: 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-554).
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