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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 22nd Legislative Day Monday, May 9, 2022
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Vice Chief Darrell J. Newell I, Wabanaki Elder.
National Anthem by Evelyn LaCroix, Skowhegan.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Monday, April 25, 2022. _________________________________
(1-1) An Act To Encourage the Relocation of Persons from outside the State to Rural Maine (S.P. 455) (L.D. 1406)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on April 25, 2022.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 428)
and accompanying veto, item (2-2)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
April 26, 2022
The 130th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 130th Legislature:
By the authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 170, An Act Pertaining to Transmission Lines Not Needed for Reliability or Local Generation.
L.D. 170 would create inappropriate barriers to the development of transmission lines which could hinder the ability of the state and region to meet our critically important climate and clean energy goals. The bill would designate certain transmission lines as "non-essential" if those projects are not constructed primarily to provide electric reliability within the state, or to provide electricity to retail customers in the state. It would then impose additional requirements on the approval of "nonessential" transmission lines, some of which are vague, ill-considered, and unworkable.
As an initial matter, designating transmission line projects as "non-essential" because they provide substantial benefits beyond Maine's borders fails to recognize the regional nature of our electrical grid, and the global dimension of the climate crisis. If we are to meet the threat that global warming represents to our environment and our economy, and do so in a manner that keeps the cost of electricity affordable for our citizens, we must be willing to think and act on a regional and national level. However well-intentioned, it would be a serious mistake to penalize interstate transmission projects merely because of the benefits they would deliver to other jurisdictions.
Section 2 of the bill would require an entity seeking to develop a transmission line that cannot finance the project through the use of revenue bonds to make "a reasonable effort to negotiate ownership of the line by an entity that is authorized by charter or other law to own transmission facilities and that has the ability to finance the line through the use of revenue bonds." This provision is too vague to have regulatory meaning. It is unclear what is intended by the phrase "negotiate ownership." If this implies an obligation to negotiate the sale of the project, it is constitutionally suspect. Even assuming a project's owner can identify a negotiating partner, this bill attempts to compel a negotiation between two parties when neither may have independent interest in the transaction. If two parties exist with mutual interest in negotiating a sale, they will do so on their own accord, but otherwise this requirement would only mandate a pointless regulatory exercise.
Maine has some of the most ambitious clean energy and climate targets in the country. As my Energy Office identified in the State of Maine Renewable Energy Goals Market Assessment, [1]electrical transmission is a key component of Maine's renewable energy future. To meet our climate goals, we will need to increase dramatically the deployment of electric vehicles and high efficiency heat pumps. This, in turn, will require new large- and small-scale renewable energy resources and will dramatically increase the capacity of our electric grid. The other New England states will need to undertake similar efforts, and the federal government has recently allocated more than $20 billion in federal financing tools to support new grid projects and the deployment of grid enhancement technologies.[2]In order to succeed, it will be essential to work strategically on a regional level, and this bill would seriously interfere with those efforts.
For these reasons, I return L.D. 170 unsigned and vetoed and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-2) The accompanying item An Act Pertaining to Transmission Lines Not Needed for Reliability or Local Generation (H.P. 123) (L.D. 170)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 429)
and accompanying veto, item (2-4)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
April 26, 2022
The 130th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 130th Legislature:
By the authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1820, An Act to Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System.
The perspective of faculty, staff, and the public is certainly important to the work of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System. I encourage the Board to develop better methods for obtaining input from current faculty and staff at its Board and subcommittee meetings to ensure that they have ample opportunity for involvement in significant decisions impacting the System. However, I believe this can and should be done without adding to the membership of the Board individual faculty and staff who are currently employed by the System.
L.D. 1820 is very similar to L.D. 1253 from last year, except that it adds a member and it makes the new member non-voting. But it has the same flaws. This proposal, once again, contravenes longstanding policy and law that guard against members of public boards having real or perceived conflicts of interest in matters in which they benefit financially or otherwise from board action. Title 17 M.R.S. §3104 prohibits any "trustee, superintendent, treasurer or other person holding a place of trust in any state office or public institution of the State" from being "pecuniarily interested directly or indirectly in any contracts made in behalf of the State or of the institution in which he holds such place of trust, and any contract made in violation hereof is void." This bill purports to "notwithstand" that longstanding law, without articulating any reason for doing so. This same common sense conflict rule is the reason why current employees are not permitted to serve on any school board, on the Maine Maritime Academy board, the Maine Community College System board or on other public governing boards.
University of Maine policy goes further than state law and prohibits trustees from being employed by the System during their service and for one full year following service on the Board. This prohibition does not just prevent trustees from voting on contracts in which they have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest; it prohibits them from serving at all. The same policy voids any contracts made while persons with such conflicts serve as trustees. Simply put, as I wrote in my June 23, 2021, veto message on L.D. 1253, it is bad public policy to authorize active employees to serve on a board that sets their salaries, governs the budget, and otherwise makes decisions that directly impact them.
L.D. 1820 differs from L.D. 1253 by adding three current employees to the Board instead of two, and by making these employee trustees non-voting members. However, the law and policy cited above apply whether or not the person with a conflict is a voting member, and the same risk to the validity of contracts exists. Both perceived and actual conflicts remain.
Current University Board policy states that trustees cannot participate in discussions about agenda items which may benefit them or their family more than the average Maine person. Employee compensation makes up more than two-thirds of the University's budget, and budgetary matters are at the heart of the Board's work. Allowing trustees who are current employees to participate in deliberations on matters in which they have a direct financial interest, regardless of whether they vote, would create a distinct conflict of interest and undermine the decision-making process of the Board.
During the committee process, the University proposed an alternative to L.D. 1820 that would have avoided the conflict of interest problem while creating more opportunity for faculty and staff to provide input, including a standing coordinating committee established in statute and co-chaired by a trustee and faculty member with regular reporting to the Legislature. Unfortunately, this proposal was rejected and was not incorporated into this bill. The bill remains as flawed as L.D. 1253 before it.
For all these reasons, and for the reasons articulated in my veto message last year, I return L.D. 1820 unsigned and vetoed and I strongly urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-4) The accompanying item An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 1820)
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 431)
and accompanying veto, item (2-6)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
May 6, 2022
The 130th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 130th Legislature:
By the Authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1338, An Act to Prohibit Employers from Retaliating Against the Use of Earned Paid Leave.
When Maine's first-in-the-nation requirement for most employers to provide paid time off for their employees became law in 2021, the law was silent on the issue of retaliation. This omission was intentional, so that employers and employees would have an opportunity to experience the new law and potential impacts of the law.
The Maine Department of Labor's (MDOL) January 2022 report indicates that no allegations of retaliation for the use of earned paid leave were reported in 2021. I believe these new requirements of L.D. 1338 are unnecessary and unwarranted at this time, based on a one-year review of the earned paid leave law.
L.D. 1338 also requires that MDOL review existing provisions in Title 26, M.R.S., chapter 7 relating to retaliation against employees for the use of rights granted in that chapter. I support that portion of L.D. 1338; therefore, I am asking MDOL to proceed with that review and to bring forward a department bill that creates a uniform statute for all of chapter 7 for consideration by the 131st Legislature. While no proof of retaliation against employees for the use of earned paid leave exists, I do recognize that retaliation against employees for exercising their rights to use earned paid leave could occur. I feel that the best way to address any potential retaliation is through a comprehensive review of all related provisions in MRSA Title 26 chapter 7.
L.D. 1338 would burden employers with unnecessary requirements as they continue to overcome the hardships and workforce challenges they have experienced because of the pandemic. This is not the time to impose additional burdens without evidence of improper behavior or a comprehensive review of existing provisions of law.
For the reasons I have detailed in this letter, I return L.D. 1338 unsigned and vetoed, and I strongly urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-6) The accompanying item An Act To Prohibit Employers from Retaliating against the Use of Earned Paid Leave (H.P. 989) (L.D. 1338)
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 432)
and accompanying veto, item (2-8)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
May 6, 2022
The 130th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 130th Legislature:
By the Authority conferred by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 844, An Act to Examine and Amend the Conditions of Release and Probation.
The purposes of bail are to ensure the appearance of a defendant, ensure the integrity of the judicial process, and to ensure the safety of the community pending trial. To achieve this, current law sets forth a list of conditions that may be imposed on a person who is released on pre-trial release (bail) or on post-conviction release (probation). The first line of this bill completely undermines this purpose by focusing solely on removing any restrictions on the defendant's behavior. This provision is unrealistic and unacceptable.
L.D. 844 would eliminate or amend several of the existing conditions. I object to this legislation because some of its changes are unworkable and because the bill would deprive judicial officers of important tools for protecting the public safety and ensuring the appearance of the defendant at trial. These include amendments to the conditions limiting the use of alcohol, requiring participation in treatment programs during probation, and requiring the payment of fines imposed as part of a sentence as a condition of release from jail or prison.
As I stated in my veto of L.D. 1134 last year, judges and bail commissioners should have latitude to place appropriate restrictions on an individual who seeks pre-trial or post-conviction release from jail or prison. For some, that may be a complete bar on use or possession of alcohol. L.D. 844, however, would weaken current law and leave only a restriction on the "excessive use of alcohol." As the Department of Public Safety stated in their testimony opposing this bill, this subjective standard does not provide guidance either to individuals on release, or to law enforcement officers who will be called upon to make judgements about compliance. Alcohol use and abuse is a common contributing factor to criminal activity. Prohibiting its use during periods of release can be an essential means of both protecting public safety and helping individuals to refrain from self-destructive behavior during a time of stress. L.D. 844 would essentially leave it to the individuals released on bail or probation to self-monitor for "excessive" drinking, a proposition that is confusing and potentially dangerous.
I also object to changing the law to make probation conditions requiring participation in treatment programs unenforceable. Judges, who have the benefit of a factual record in each case, should have discretion in dispensing the appropriate sentence for a violation of law. This should include determining whether an individual must participate in a treatment program during probation. The purpose of having a condition of probation that requires participation in treatment is to encourage rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. It would be a serious mistake to eliminate the consequence for failing to comply with a probation condition that a person engage in a treatment program. The Department of Corrections appeared before the Judiciary Committee to express their opposition to this provision of the bill because it will prevent the Department from intervening early to help the individual stay on course as they reintegrate into the community.
Finally, judges should retain the authority to require payment of a fine - imposed as part of sentence - as a condition of release. Defendants and prosecutors often resolve cases by having a person take responsibility in the form of a fine, rather than time in jail. Failure to pay a fine could be contempt of court, but it is far preferable to ensure the fine is paid at the time of, or while on release, rather than in a separate, later court action. If the individual is unable to pay the full fine amount immediately, this can be addressed through a payment plan. It would be misguided, however, to prohibit judges from requiring a fine's payment as a condition of release.
For these reasons I return L.D. 844 unsigned and vetoed and urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-8) The accompanying item An Act To Examine and Amend the Conditions of Release and Probation (H.P. 612) (L.D. 844)
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 433)
and accompanying veto, item (2-10)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
May 6, 2022
130th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 130th Legislature:
By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1919, An Act to Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax Incentives.
Promoting growth, diversification, and innovation in Maine's forest products sector is a top priority for my Administration. This heritage industry is a key part of Maine's history and an integral part of our economic future. The intent of this legislation, to create new employment opportunities in the forest products sector, is a laudable goal that I support. Unfortunately, L.D. 1919 would not effectively achieve this outcome. The bill would require the State to offer a cash incentive for any qualified business in the industry that adds even just one new qualified employee. After close review of the public hearing testimony, work session discussion, and correspondence received by my office, it is apparent that there is no consensus among industry leaders that this program would result in positive results for the forest products sector. I am concerned about the creation of a new sector-specific program that lacks broad support within the very sector it is supposed to help.
In fact, some have warned that creation of this tax credit could create additional instability in an already competitive labor market. The logging industry has faced significant workforce shortages in recent years, with estimates showing that the industry will need to replace a projected 2,000 workers by 2031. This bill would reward an employer for hiring a person away from another contractor in the same industry, even in the same geographical area, effectively cannibalizing the existing workforce rather than expanding it. We must take care to ensure that any new state initiatives actually help alleviate that shortage and do not inadvertently exacerbate the challenge of attracting and retaining qualified workers in the industry.
Establishing a new tax incentive program would also require costly and time-intensive administrative measures, including new staff and substantial resources. Making that type of investment would be worthwhile if it were clear that the initiative would achieve the desired outcome, but the concerns expressed about this initiative demonstrate that is not the case here.
My Administration is committed to the economic recovery, sustainability, and growth of the forest products sector. That is why my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Forest Recovery Initiative recently invested $6 million in 224 Maine forest products-related companies – most of them with ten employees or fewer. My plan, recently made available nearly $40 million for small businesses in seven of Maine's key technology sectors, including Forest Products & Agriculture.
There is more we can do to help the forest products industry succeed and to increase the number of loggers and truckers in Maine. L.D. 1919, however, is the wrong approach. For the reasons I have detailed in this letter, I return L.D. 1919 unsigned and vetoed, and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-10) The accompanying item An Act To Encourage Job Growth in the Forest Products Sector through Tax Incentives (H.P. 1425) (L.D. 1919)
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 430)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 5, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Public Law, Chapter 593, I am pleased to appoint Representative Traci Gere of Kennebunkport to the State Education and Employment Outcomes Task Force, effective immediately.
Representative Gere will serve as one of the two members of the House of Representatives holding the largest number of seats in the Legislature.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 427)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council for the 130th Legislature
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the Single Audit of the State of Maine for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The audit was conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the requirements of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our audit complies with 5 MRSA §243 and is also a prerequisite for the receipt of Federal financial assistance. During fiscal year 2021, $6.4 billion in Federal financial assistance was expended by the State of Maine.
This document contains the following reports and schedules:
· Independent Auditor’s Report
· Basic Financial Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Required Supplementary Information
· Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
· Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance
· Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
· Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
· Financial Statement Findings
· Indexes to Federal Program Findings
· Federal Findings and Questioned Costs
· Corrective Action Plan
· Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
On behalf of the Office of the State Auditor, I thank employees throughout Maine Government who assisted us during the audit.
Please contact me if you have questions or comments about the 2021 Single Audit of the State of Maine.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Jacob Norton State Auditor
March 31, 2022
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1542) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, ANDREWS of Paris, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARFORD of Brunswick, AUSTIN of Gray, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BELL of Yarmouth, BERNARD of Caribou, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BICKFORD of Auburn, BLIER of Buxton, BLUME of York, BOYLE of Gorham, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRENNAN of Portland, BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of Windham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CARDONE of Bangor, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CEBRA of Naples, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLINGS of Portland, CONNOR of Lewiston, COPELAND of Saco, COREY of Windham, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DODGE of Belfast, DOLLOFF of Milton Township, DOUDERA of Camden, DOWNES of Bucksport, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, DUNPHY of Old Town, EVANGELOS of Friendship, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOSTER of Dexter, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GREENWOOD of Wales, GRIFFIN of Levant, GRIGNON of Athens, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, HANLEY of Pittston, HARNETT of Gardiner, HARRINGTON of Sanford, HASENFUS of Readfield, HEAD of Bethel, HEPLER of Woolwich, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, HYMANSON of York, JAVNER of Chester, KESSLER of South Portland, KINNEY of Knox, LANDRY of Farmington, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LIBBY of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, LYFORD of Eddington, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MADIGAN of Waterville, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Greene, MASON of Lisbon, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, MELARAGNO of Auburn, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MORALES of South Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MORRIS of Turner, NADEAU of Winslow, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, NEWMAN of Belgrade, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'CONNOR of Berwick, O'NEIL of Saco, ORDWAY of Standish, OSHER of Orono, PARRY of Arundel, PAULHUS of Bath, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PERKINS of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, PICKETT of Dixfield, PIERCE of Falmouth, PLUECKER of Warren, POIRIER of Skowhegan, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, QUINT of Hodgdon, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROCHE of Wells, ROEDER of Bangor, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAMPSON of Alfred, SHARPE of Durham, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STANLEY of Medway, STEARNS of Guilford, STETKIS of Canaan, STOVER of Boothbay, SUPICA of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of China, THORNE of Carmel, TUCKER of Brunswick, TUELL of East Machias, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Mars Hill, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Portland, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, BREEN of Cumberland, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, CURRY of Waldo, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, GUERIN of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, MIRAMANT of Knox, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, ROSEN of Hancock, SANBORN of Cumberland, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, WOODSOME of York)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2022 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,the mental health and well-being of all children, youth, adults and families in the State are of fundamental importance to the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, since 1999, the national suicide rate has increased more than 30%, with more than 10 million individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and 1.4 million individuals attempting suicide annually in the United States; and
WHEREAS, approximately 129 individuals die by suicide in the United States each day;and
WHEREAS, suicide, opioid misuse and addiction and children's mental health issues are areas of concern in the State; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 65,000 adults in the State who are living with a serious mental illness, including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, severe depression and schizophrenia, and 27.2% of the children in the State have a mental illness, the highest rate of any state in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the effective treatment of mental health conditions is critical to reducing thenumber of individuals and families who find themselves in mental health crises, to breaking individual and generational cycles of mental illness and to promoting healing;and
WHEREAS, recovery from a mental illness requires access to professional services and involves families and caregivers as allies in recovery and as critical members of the care delivery team;and
WHEREAS, maintaining an open dialogue regarding mental health conditions encourages individuals struggling with mental illness to seek help and is an essential component to fighting the stigma associated with mental illness; 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 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in order to raiseawareness of mental health conditions and services and to break the stigma surrounding mental illness in the State.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1543) (Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2022 AS MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS,there are thousands of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Native Americans, including high case rates involving women and girls, including transgender women and girls; and
WHEREAS, the number of these cases is disproportionately high compared to cases among the population of the United States as a whole; and
WHEREAS, failure to demonstrate the necessary commitment to addressing and preventing this ongoing tragedy fails to honor the dignity and humanity of each person who goes missing or is murdered; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to work with tribal nations to increase coordination among state and tribal entities to investigate and resolve these cases and ensure accountability; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to address the underlying causes of these cases, includingsexual violence, human trafficking, domestic violence, violent crime, systemic racism, economic disparities and substance use and addiction, as well as to put in place a support system to bridge the gap for families in crisis and provide opportunities for healing through community-driven approaches; and
WHEREAS, the challenges in tribal communities are best met by solutions that are informed and shaped by tribal leaders and tribal governments; and
WHEREAS, an effective community response plan requires critical partnerships within and timely response from the community, tribal law enforcement and local, state and federal law enforcement; 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 5, 2022 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in order to remember the indigenous people we have lost and commit to working to ensure that any incident of a missing or murdered person is met with swift and effective action.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Chloe S. Sleeper, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 985)
(5-2) the Maine Psychological Association, of Saco, which received the State Advocacy Award at the American Psychological Association Summit for the association's leadership in advancing the profession of psychology, health equity and human rights. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 986)
(5-3) 'cause Digital Marketing, of Biddeford, owned by Jane Harrell, which has been named the Maine Home Based Business of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 987)
(5-4) James Mardin, of Portland, who celebrated his 100th birthday on January 23, 2022. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 988)
(5-5) Alden Wilcox, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 989)
(5-6) Andrew Farr, of Gorham, a student at Gorham High School, who has been named the Varsity Maine Boys' Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 990)
(5-7) Andrew Casares, of Auburn, a junior at Edward Little High School and a member of the boys swim team, who has been named the Sun Journal All-Region Boys Swimmer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 991)
(5-8) Chase Philip Plourde, of Presque Isle, a member of Troop No. 171, 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 992)
(5-9) the American Legion Post #24, of Rumford, which has received the Non-Profit/Leadership Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 993)
(5-10) Eddie Gagner, of Rumford, an employee of Ralph's Store, who has been named the Employee of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 994)
(5-11) the Naples Packing Company, of Mexico, which has been named the Business of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 995)
(5-12) Roger White, of Rumford, who has been named the Volunteer of the Year by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 996)
(5-13) Dunkin Donuts, of Rumford, which has received the Customer Service Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 997)
(5-14) Ed McDonough, of Buxton, on his 2022 induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. McDonough is in his 45th year as a member of the Western Maine Baseball Umpires Association and has worked innumerable high school and American Legion playoff games. He is also a founding member of the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 998)
(5-15) Ed Boyce, of Old Orchard Beach, on his 2022 induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Boyce is in his 25th year as an assistant coach at the University of Southern Maine and has been instrumental in maintaining the university's standing among the Nation's elite Division III programs. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 999)
(5-16) Simon Williams, of South Portland, on his 2022 induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Williams was a first-team All-Conference and All-New England selection as an outfielder at the University of Maine in 2002 and played six seasons professionally in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and independent baseball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1000)
(5-17) Clair Crandall, of South Portland, on his 2022 induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Crandall has been the organizational force behind the Southern Maine Men's Baseball League for 25 years, providing opportunities in state and national tournaments, and was inducted into the Men's Senior Baseball League National Hall of Fame in 2018. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1001)
(5-18) Gavin White, of Newport, a member of Troop No. 63, 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;
(HLS 814) Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-19) the Top Ten Percent of students of the 2022 graduating class of Hermon High School: Carly Verrill, Anna Bateman, Emily Treat, Bethany Levesque, Hailey Ronco, Aniah Moore, Maclaren Davis, Michaela Carrow, Aliah Coltart, Sydney Gallop, Nevada Swartzbaugh, Ian Meserve, Cassidy DePuy, Charlotte Caron and Jack Mailloux. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 815) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-20) Ryan Ashby, of Mapleton, who has been named the Northern Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 816) Presented by Representative WHITE of Mars Hill. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-21) Ruth Griffith, of Parkman, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Piscataquis Community High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 817) Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-22) Meadow Rohde, of Perry, a student at Perry Elementary School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award, honoring students for civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 818) Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-23) Deirdre Berube, of Monmouth, who won the Miss Maine for America Strong 2022 Pageant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 819) Presented by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
(5-24) Izabella Lyn Martin, of Auburn, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 820) Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative BICKFORD of Auburn, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn.
(5-25) Shelley Connolly, of Pittsfield, who has received the Kennebec Valley District Award of Merit for her outstanding volunteer service to scouting. Ms. Connolly has served as Scoutmaster, Venture Crew adviser, Unit Committee chair, den leader, Webelos leader, Chartered Organization representative and District Merit Badge Counselor coordinator. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 821) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-26) Wyatt Fessler, of New Gloucester, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 822) Presented by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
(5-27) Michael W. Sweeney, of Gray, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Gray-New Gloucester High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 823) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.
(5-28) Jennifer McGowan, of Hallowell, who is retiring as the Maine House of Representatives Assistant Clerk of the House after many years of public service. Ms. McGowan was first hired on January 30, 2001 and was elected Assistant Clerk of the House in 2014. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 824) Presented by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
(5-29) Elena Ardell, of Monticello, who has earned the distinction of being named Second Honor Essayist of the 2022 graduating class of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 825) Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-30) Isabella Ardell, of Monticello, who has earned the distinction of being named First Honor Essayist of the 2022 graduating class of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 826) Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-31) Collin Moody, of New Limerick, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 827) Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-32) Breanne Barton, of Houlton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Houlton Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 828) Presented by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-33) Julia Noel, of Sabattus, who has been named the Central Maine Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 829) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Greene. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
(5-34) Kelly Bruns, of Buxton, a student at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center, who won the Gold Medal in the Nail Care Knowledge Test at the SkillsUSA Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 830) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
(5-35) Randy Mitchell, of Westbrook, on his retirement from the Westbrook Fire Department after 30 years of public service. Initially a volunteer with Edwards Hook and Ladder One, Mr. Mitchell became a per-diem employee and went on to serve as a Captain of Engine 2 and Squad 1. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 831) Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN of Cumberland, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
(5-36) Anne Davis, of Dresden, to whom the City of Gardiner dedicated its 2021 Annual Report for her significant public service, including many years of service as Library Director and service as Acting City Manager. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 832) Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-37) George D. Richardson, Jr., of Westport Island, who is retiring from the Select Board of the Town of Westport Island after serving a total of 32 years. The longest-serving Select Board member in the town's history, Mr. Richardson first served the town starting in 1964 and has served continuously for 27 years, the last 24 years as Chair of the Select Board. He led the efforts to acquire the land for and construct the town's boat launch facility, the town's office building and, most recently, the town's sand and salt shed, helping the town save money and conserve resources. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 834) Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.
(5-38) Leah G. Cravin, of Hermon, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Bangor Christian Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 835) Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative THORNE of Carmel.
(5-39) Patricia Arnaudin, of Cape Neddick in York, Chief of the Ogunquit Police Department, who is retiring after over 41 years of public service. Except for a brief stint in a Maine State Police special unit, Chief Arnaudin has served with the Ogunquit Police Department, including nineteen years as a patrol officer and six years as a sergeant and service as Chief since November 2005. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 836) Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative BLUME of York.
(5-40) Kaden Arnett, of Easton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Easton Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 837) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-41) Emma Lamoreau, of Easton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Easton Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 838) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-42) Jan Cerabona, of Eliot, who has been named the 2022 Volunteer of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 839) Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
(5-43) Kathy Kittridge, of Orono, Food Service Director for Regional School Unit 22, who has been named the Maine School Nutrition Director of the Year by the Maine School Nutrition Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 840) Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-44) the Cornville Fire Department, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 841) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative GRIGNON of Athens.
(5-45) Willa Galipeau-Eldridge, of Otisfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2022 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 842) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-46) Jeremiah J. Vadas, of Orrington, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2022 graduating class of Bangor Christian Schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 843) Presented by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative DOWNES of Bucksport.
In Memory of: (5-47) Libby Joy Grass, of Blaine. Ms. Grass was a 2021 graduate of Central Aroostook High School and attending her freshman year at the University of Maine, studying to earn a degree in business management, which she intended to use at the family farm. A competitive athlete who loved playing both basketball and soccer, she received many awards, including the Butch Shaw Award in 2020, and was named a member of the All-Aroostook Soccer and Basketball teams from 2017 to 2021, a three-year Class D Regional Soccer All Star, a McDonald's All Star in 2021 and an Aroostook League Senior Scholar Athlete. She was a member of the 2018 Northern Maine Class D Regional Girls Soccer Championship team and the 2019 Northern Maine Class D Regional runners up, and she helped lead the Central Aroostook Girls basketball team to a Class C State Championship in 2020. Ms. Grass will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 833) Presented by Representative WHITE of Mars Hill. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-48) Kimberly Alice Neptune, of Pleasant Point. Ms. Neptune's favorite pastime was working seasonally as a housekeeper in Bar Harbor. In addition to her seasonal work, she looked forward to yearly fishing and dipping for elvers, wrinkling and also working at Whitney Wreath, all of which required dedication, commitment and hard physical labor. Devoted to her family, friends and community, she was always available in the time of need to help the Sipayik Tribal Government. Ms. Neptune will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 844) Presented by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative PERRY of Calais, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
(5-49) the Honorable James Gilchrest Skoglund, of St. George. Mr. Skoglund had a long and distinguished teaching career in the Whitefield school system, later teaching junior high courses in the Thomaston Academy Building until his retirement in 1996. He served in the Maine House of Representatives from the 114th to the 116th and from the 118th to the 120th Legislatures. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church at Wiley's Corner in St. George and an active and longtime member of the St. George Grange. He was also a custodian of the records of the North Parish Association and served many years as the sexton, caring for two cemeteries. An authority on the history of St. George and the surrounding towns, he was one of the principal architects and founders of the St. George Historical Society. One of his many accomplishments was to help to forge an agreement to renovate the Marshall Point Lighthouse, making it the showplace it is today. Mr. Skoglund will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 845) Presented by Representative MATLACK of St. George. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
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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. 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-557) - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-558) - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act To Make Changes to the State's Hemp Program" (S.P. 683) (L.D. 1942)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-557) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-582) thereto. TABLED - April 20, 2022 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
_________________________________ BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1541)
1. An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment (H.P. 711) (L.D. 965)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 25, 2022. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on April 25, 2022.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
Pursuant to Statute
(3-1) Representative HARNETT for the Revisor of Statutes pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation" (H.P. 1544) (L.D. 2041)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation" (H.P. 1544) (L.D. 2041)
READ TWICE under suspension of the rules without reference to a committee and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1051) in the House on May 9, 2022.
Comes from the Senate READ TWICE under suspension of the rules without reference to a committee and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1051) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENTS "A" (S-653) AND "B" (S-654) thereto AND SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-651) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-655) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 435)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 9, 2022
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Resolves 2022, Ch. 174, I am pleased to appoint the following to the Task Force To Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System, effective immediately:
Honorable David McCrea of Fort Fairfield as the first-named member of the House of Representatives;
Honorable Lester Ordway of Standish as a member of the House of Representatives;
Amanda Peterson as the member who is a current career and technical education high school administrator;
Paulette Bonneau of Biddeford as the member who is on the State Board of Education;
George Howe of Blue Hill as a member of a skilled trade union or representative of a skilled trades business or industry;
Ben Greenlaw of Presque Isle as a member who is a superintendent of a school administrative unit.
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
(4-1) On motion of Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, the following House Order: (H.O. 24)
ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden be excused April 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Frances M. Head of Bethel be excused April 19 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative H. Scott Landry, Jr. of Farmington be excused April 18 and 19 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne C. Perry of Calais be excused April 18, 19 and 20 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Braden Sharpe of Durham be excused April 15, 18, 19 and 20 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peggy Jo Stanley of Medway be excused April 18 for personal reasons and April 19 and 20 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Joel R. Stetkis of Canaan be excused April 25 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Bruce A. White of Waterville be excused April 25 for personal reasons.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
Acts (10-1) An Act Concerning Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment (H.P. 711) (L.D. 965)
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. 7
Acts (10-1) An Act To Improve the Laws Governing Hemp by Bringing Them into Compliance with Federal Law (S.P. 683) (L.D. 1942)
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. 8
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Correct Errors in Recently Enacted Legislation (H.P. 1544) (L.D. 2041)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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[1]Governor's Energy Office. State of Maine Renewable Energy Goals Market Assessment. February 2021. https://www.maine.gov/energy/sites/maine.gov.energy/files/inlinefiles/GEO_Renewable%20Energy%20Goals%20 Market%20Assessment_Feb%202021_1.pdf [2]U.S. Department of Energy, Building a Better Grid initiative. January 2022. https://www.energy.gov/articles/doelaunches-new-initiative-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-modernize
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