3rd Legislative Day

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

           Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

           Prayer by Pastor Robert Richards, Fellowship Baptist Church, Augusta.

           National Anthem by Honorable John "Jack" E. Ducharme III, Madison.

           Pledge of Allegiance.

           Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

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SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 11)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by striking out all of Joint Rule 202.

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 205 to read:

           Rule 205. Filing after Cloture.

           Any request for a bill or resolve submitted to the Revisor of Statutes by a Legislator, a department, agency or commission after the appropriate cloture date must be transmitted to the Legislative Council.  The council shall ascertain from the sponsor the facts supporting the request notwithstanding cloture.  If a majority of the council approves, thelegislation is eligible for introduction as other legislation that is in compliance with Rule 202 or 203 or 204.

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by striking out all of Joint Rule 207 and inserting the following:

           Rule 207. Disclosure of Titles of Bills and Resolves Submitted by Governor.

           The titles of requests for bills and resolves submitted by the Governor are considered public information upon filing. The Governor may direct that the title of a particular bill or resolve remain confidential until that bill or resolve is printed.

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint Rule 208, first paragraph to read:

           A request for a bill or resolve filed with the Revisor of Statutes is considered complete when the request is properly titled and accompanied by sufficient instructions, information and data required for its preparation. When a request is not accompanied by sufficient instructions, information or data, the Revisor of Statutes is directed to give written notice of inadequate information to the legislator.  Upon receipt of said written notice, thelegislator has 5 business days, unless an alternative period is set jointly by the presiding officers, to file adequate information with the Revisor of Statutes, or the request for the bill or resolve will be denied. Drafts prepared by an outside source must be filed in final form by the appropriate cloture date.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES.

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COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 24)

STATE OF MAINE

131ST MAINE LEGISLATURE

January 5, 2023

Honorable Robert Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Dear Clerk Hunt,

Pursuant to our authority under Title 12, MRSA, Chapter 419, §4652, we are pleased to appoint Allison Hepler of Woolwich to the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission.

Furthermore, we are appointing Senator Cameron Reny of Lincoln as a permanent proxy member of the commission, who may also attend meetings of the commission. Additionally, Senator Reny may vote in the event of Representative Hepler’s absence.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

S/Troy D. Jackson

President of the Senate

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

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           (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 23)

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE

SECRETARY OF STATE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148

December 30, 2022

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0002

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to 5 MRSA §12009, I am submitting the Report of Board and Commission Appointments or Reappointments to you for the calendar year 2023. Additionally, I am providing a report that lists appointments or reappointments which have not been made from previous years through December 31, 2022. This report also indicates vacancies which exist on a board or commission that needs a new appointment. If you would like a breakdown of only your appointments, we would be pleased to provide this to you as well.

If you have any questions concerning these reports or need additional information, please contact me or Cathy Beaudoin, Director of the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions at (207) 624-7748.

Sincerely,

S/Shenna Bellows

Secretary of State

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

           (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Establish a Logger Relations Advocate Within the Maine Forest Service"

(H.P. 76)  (L.D. 108)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

           Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-2)  Bill "An Act to Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency Is Declared"

(H.P. 55)  (L.D. 87)

Sponsored by Representative PAULHUS of Bath.

           Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-3)  Bill "An Act Concerning the Membership of the State Emergency Response Commission and Fees for Registering Facilities Required to Report to That Commission"

(H.P. 63)  (L.D. 95)

Sponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.

Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-4)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Release of Relevant Background Investigation Material to Current Employers of Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers"

(H.P. 64)  (L.D. 96)

Sponsored by Representative CYRWAY of Albion.

Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-5)  Bill "An Act to Make It a Crime Not to Report a Death"

(H.P. 72)  (L.D. 104)

Sponsored by Representative BABIN of Fort Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Representatives: GUERRETTE of Caribou, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERRY of Bangor, QUINT of Hodgdon.

           (3-6)  Bill "An Act to Improve Safety for Individuals Living in Recovery Residences"

(H.P. 77)  (L.D. 109)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Cosponsored by Representative: LAJOIE of Lewiston.

           Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-7)  Bill "An Act to Update the Special Education Laws"

(H.P. 66)  (L.D. 98)

Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.

Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-8)  Bill "An Act to Require an Annual Financial Audit of a Private School Approved for Tuition Purposes"

(H.P. 68)  (L.D. 100)

Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, KUHN of Falmouth, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York.

           (3-9)  Bill "An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work"

(H.P. 88)  (L.D. 142)

Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.

           (3-10)  Bill "An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism"

(H.P. 89)  (L.D. 143)

Sponsored by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MATLACK of St. George, PERRY of Calais, Senators: MOORE of Washington, STEWART of Aroostook.

           Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-11)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms"

(H.P. 61)  (L.D. 93)

Sponsored by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representative: ROBERTS of South Berwick, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.

           (3-12)  Bill "An Act to Repeal the Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act"

(H.P. 65)  (L.D. 97)

Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.

Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-13)  Bill "An Act to Clarify the Allowable Temperature Range in Certain Long-term Care Facilities"

(H.P. 67)  (L.D. 99)

Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, MADIGAN of Waterville, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: BAILEY of York, INGWERSEN of York.

           Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-14)  Bill "An Act to Allow Persons 70 Years of Age or Older to Use a Subpermittee to Harvest Deer" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 58)  (L.D. 90)

Sponsored by Representative STROUT of Harrington.

           (3-15)  Bill "An Act to Minimize the Propagation of Invasive Aquatic Plants" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 60)  (L.D. 92)

Sponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.

           Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-16)  Bill "An Act to Provide Incentives to Employers to Provide On-site Child Care"

(H.P. 71)  (L.D. 103)

Sponsored by Representative JAUCH of Topsham.

Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GOLEK of Harpswell, KUHN of Falmouth.

           (3-17)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Minimum Usage or Tank Rental Fees for Certain Propane Customers"

(H.P. 73)  (L.D. 105)

Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: JAUCH of Topsham, KUHN of Falmouth, MALON of Biddeford, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

           Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-18)  Bill "An Act to Adopt the National 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code"

(H.P. 59)  (L.D. 91)

Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.

           (3-19)  Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Guardians Ad Litem"

(H.P. 81)  (L.D. 113)

Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, PERRY of Calais, RECKITT of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.

           (3-20)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Liability of Parents and Legal Guardians for Damage by Children"

(H.P. 85)  (L.D. 139)

Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Representative: DRINKWATER of Milford.

           (3-21)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Due Process for Juveniles"

(H.P. 86)  (L.D. 140)

Sponsored by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DRINKWATER of Milford, JAVNER of Chester.

           Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-22)  Bill "An Act to Standardize Service Credit Qualifications for State Retirees"

(H.P. 74)  (L.D. 106)

Sponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel.

Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, HARRINGTON of York, INGWERSEN of York.

           (3-23)  Bill "An Act Requiring the State to Pay a Share of a Retired State Employee's or Retired Teacher's Premium for Medicare Part B Under Medicare Advantage"

(H.P. 79)  (L.D. 111)

Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BELL of Yarmouth, BRIDGEO of Augusta, HASENFUS of Readfield, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MADIGAN of Waterville, MONTELL of Gardiner, WHITE of Waterville.

           (3-24)  Bill "An Act to Increase the State's Share of Retired Teacher Health Insurance" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 80)  (L.D. 112)

Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, CRAFTS of Newcastle, HEPLER of Woolwich, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, PLUECKER of Warren, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: RAFFERTY of York.

           Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-25)  Bill "An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag"

(H.P. 54)  (L.D. 86)

Sponsored by Representative PAULHUS of Bath.

           (3-26)  Bill "An Act Regarding Municipal Efforts to Avert Evictions and Heating Shut-offs During Winter" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 75)  (L.D. 107)

Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.

           (3-27)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Terms of Trustees of the Phippsburg Cemetery District"

(H.P. 84)  (L.D. 138)

Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.

           Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-28)  Bill "An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues"

(H.P. 56)  (L.D. 88)

Sponsored by Representative PAULHUS of Bath.

           (3-29)  Bill "An Act to Clarify Eligibility for Property Tax Stabilization for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older"

(H.P. 57)  (L.D. 89)

Sponsored by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.

           (3-30)  Bill "An Act to Return to the Former Owner Any Excess Funds Remaining After the Sale of Foreclosed Property"

(H.P. 69)  (L.D. 101)

Sponsored by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, GRIFFIN of Levant, HENDERSON of Rumford, JAVNER of Chester, POIRIER of Skowhegan, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, WHITE of Guilford.

           (3-31)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Monitoring of Municipal Abandoned Property"

(H.P. 90)  (L.D. 144)

Sponsored by Representative SACHS of Freeport.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DUCHARME of Madison, GEIGER of Rockland, HASENFUS of Readfield.

           Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-32)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Length of Registration for Antique Autos"

(H.P. 70)  (L.D. 102)

Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

           (3-33)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit Leaving a Child Under 10 Years of Age Alone in a Motor Vehicle"

(H.P. 78)  (L.D. 110)

Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.

Cosponsored by Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay.

           (3-34)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Penalties for Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Using a Handheld Electronic Device or Mobile Telephone"

(H.P. 91)  (L.D. 145)

Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.  (BY REQUEST)

           Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-35)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Use of Medical Cannabis by Minors"

(H.P. 62)  (L.D. 94)

Sponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.

           (3-36)  Bill "An Act to Simplify the Sale of Food Requirement for Certain Licenses for the Sale of Liquor to Be Consumed on the Licensed Premises"

(H.P. 87)  (L.D. 141)

Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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Pursuant to Statute
Family Law Advisory Commission

           (3-37)  Representative MOONEN for the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Clarify Court Jurisdiction of Actions Involving Children Brought Under the Maine Uniform Probate Code"

(H.P. 82)  (L.D. 136)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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Pursuant to Statute
Family Law Advisory Commission

           (3-38)  Representative MOONEN for the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Parentage Act Regarding Joinder of Parties"

(H.P. 83)  (L.D. 137)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY 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)  the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford, in Saco, on the occasion of its 195th Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 1)

           (5-2)  Nolan Watson, of Saco, a kindergartener at Young School, who received a Lifesaving Award from the Saco Fire Department for waking his family when he discovered their home was on fire.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 2)

           (5-3)  the Northern Maine Development Commission, in Caribou, which has received the 2022 Lender Award for Lending SBA Microlender from the United States Small Business Administration.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 3)

           (5-4)  Joel Hinshaw, of Freeport, Nordic Ski Coach of Freeport High School, who has been named Maine's Boys' Nordic Coach of the Year for the 2021-22 Season by the National Federation of State High School Associations.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 4)

           (5-5)  Genesis Community Loan Fund, of Brunswick, which received the Trailblazer Award from the National Disability Finance Coalition for exemplary service by a community development financial institution.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 5)

           (5-6)  Judy Whynot, of Naples, on her retirement as Town Clerk of Naples after 34 years of public service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 8)

           (5-7)  Julia Labbe, of Eagle Lake, a student studying Business at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, who received the Maine Bankers Association Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 9)

           (5-8)  Clara Gilbert, of Skowhegan, who celebrated her 100th Birthday on December 8, 2022.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 12)

           (5-9)  Atlantic Sea Farms, of Biddeford, which received the 2022 Governor's Award for Business Excellence Heritage Industry Award.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 20)

           (5-10)  Milton Inman, of West Paris, 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;

(SLS 21)

           (5-11)  Tess Straw and Norah Shroder, of Cape Elizabeth, students at Cape Elizabeth High School, who won the 2022 Maine Girls Doublehanded Sailing Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 35)

           (5-12)  Kathy Roope, of Presque Isle, who has been inducted into the Presque Isle High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 37)

           (5-13)  Jennifer Hersey Eavenson, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Presque Isle, who has been inducted into the Presque Isle High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 38)

           (5-14)  Frank Dentremont, of Millinocket, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday on January 11, 2023.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 39)

           (5-15)  Roger and Lucille Mills, of Windsor, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. Mills married on February 17, 1973.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 40)

           (5-16)  Sean Patch, of York, a member of Troop No. 301, 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 1)

Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative SARGENT of York.

           (5-17)  Linda Greenlaw, of Rockport, on her retirement after 25 years of public service as Rockport's Town Clerk, 2 years of prior public service as Rockport's Deputy Town Clerk and 7 years of prior public service as Thomaston's Office Coordinator.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 2)

Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.

           (5-18)  the Town of Cumberland on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Prince Memorial Library.  A generous bequest from Carroll and Annie Prince funded the construction of the library in the Georgian Colonial style, and the building was dedicated on January 7, 1923.  In the years since, the support of generations of patrons and residents has been invaluable, and the library has been extensively expanded to meet the ever-growing needs.  Today, the Prince Memorial Library continues to serve as a vital resource and meeting place for citizens of all ages in Cumberland and neighboring North Yarmouth.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 3)

Presented by Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.

           (5-19)  Anthony Parrotta, of York, a member of Troop No. 301, 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 4)

Presented by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative SARGENT of York.

           (5-20)  Cameron Dalton, of York, a member of Troop No. 301, 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 5)

Presented by Representative SARGENT of York.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative RUNTE of York.

           (5-21)  the Augusta Civic Center, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 7)

Presented by Representative LaROCHELLE of Augusta.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRIDGEO of Augusta.

           (5-22)  Morgan Swan, of East Machias, a kindergarten teacher at Elm Street School, who has been named National Grange Teacher of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 8)

Presented by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

           (5-23)  Samuel Boynton, of South China, a member of Troop No. 479, 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 10)

Presented by Representative SMITH of Palermo.

Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.

In Memory of:

           (5-24)  James E. Cartier, of Saco.  Mr. Cartier was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked for five years with Merck Chemical, Inc. in New Jersey before returning to Saco and setting up lab testing for Saco Tanning Corporation.  He developed a patent, Chromefloc, for a wastewater recovery process.  He also worked as a consultant with Jones and Beach Engineering in Stratham, New Hampshire until he retired. Civic minded and a man of faith, he was a charter member and past president of Saco Bay Rotary Club and a Eucharistic minister at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Mr. Cartier will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Jeanne, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 6)

           (5-25)  John Swanberg, of Caribou, who contributed greatly to the lives of many in Aroostook County and beyond.  Mr. Swanberg was the President of Aroostook Savings and Loan for 30 years and a founding member of Northern Maine Brewing Company.  In addition to his playing a key part in supporting many businesses, he was an active member of the community, including with Caribou Rotary Club, Feed the County, Caribou's Business Investment Group and the Board of Trustees of the Caribou Utilities District.  Mr. Swanberg will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 10)

           (5-26)  Chase Fossett, of Gardiner.  A student at Maine Maritime Academy when he passed, Mr. Fossett was a 2020 graduate of Gardiner Area High School.  He played for his high school's soccer and lacrosse teams and was popular with both his peers and his teachers.  Mr. Fossett will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and community;

(SLS 11)

           (5-27)  Michelle A. Demchak, of Madison.  Ms. Demchak began her working life at Madison Hannaford, later working at Madison Paper in Safety and Security.  Having a strong desire to help people, she became a nurse and started her career working as an emergency room nurse.  Eventually she became a hospice nurse, a calling at which she excelled, helping patients and families with end-of-life care.  Ms. Demchak will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(SLS 13)

           (5-28)  Brian Kenealy, of York.  A student at Maine Maritime Academy when he passed, Mr. Kenealy was known in the York community as a strong leader and dedicated friend.  A high school student-athlete, he was a fearless soccer player and a student who excelled.  Mr. Kenealy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 14)

           (5-29)  Robert Alvah Dunphy, of Embden.  Mr. Dunphy was a veteran of the Army National Guard.  As a young man, he worked for his family's business in many different roles.  He went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier and tried a variety of jobs and business ventures.  He served the Town of Embden as Selectman and Fire Warden and as a member of the school board.  He was a Deputy Plumbing Inspector, Health Officer, Emergency Management Director and Code Enforcement Officer for a number of towns and unorganized townships.  He also served as the District 2 Commissioner for Somerset County.  He was a committed member of the Masons and the American Legion for many years.  Mr. Dunphy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 15)

           (5-30)  John Terrence Cook, of Old Orchard Beach.  Mr. Cook was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving with the 3rd Amphibian Tractor Battalion in Vietnam.  He went on to pursue a career in data processing, and in retirement he managed Yvonne's Car Wash in Saco.  Mr. Cook will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;

(SLS 16)

           (5-31)  Mark Fanning, of Buxton, who was known as "the godfather" of falconry in Maine.  A master falconer, Mr. Fanning generously shared his six decades of knowledge and served as a mentor to many.  In the early 1970s, he led the push to legalize falconry in Maine.  He also helped to bring back the peregrine population in Maine and was the first to bring falcons to the salt marshes of Maine to hunt ducks.  For more than thirty years, Mr. Fanning taught science at Bonny Eagle Middle School and High School.  He also became a nurse and worked at a head trauma center in Kennebunk until a few years ago.  Mr. Fanning will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 17)

           (5-32)  Addison Natalie "Zee" Cross, of Saco.  A student at Thornton Academy, Addison was known for having an empathetic nature, for caring for everyone's welfare and for having a great capacity for friendship.   Addison will be long remembered and sadly missed by their family and friends and all those whose lives they touched;

(SLS 18)

           (5-33)  Joseph "Gene" Goozie, of Saco.  Mr. Goozie was a veteran of the United States Army.  For 34 years, he worked as an assistant technologist for Sappi North America in Westbrook.  He was very active with Good Shepherd Parish and St. Joseph's Church, serving on the parish council, financial council and cluster council.  He also was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a 4th Degree Knight.  Mr. Goozie will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, Diane, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 19)

           (5-34)  Marilyn (Tulloch) Whitaker, of Brunswick. Settling in Brunswick in 1983, Mrs. Whitaker volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Mid-Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Volunteer Transportation Network and Respite Care.  An active member of Brunswick United Methodist Church, she worked in church offices, participated in United Methodist Women, taught Sunday school and served on and led many committees, including the building committee for the church built in 1988.  She joined a team from the Bath and Brunswick United Methodist Churches, going to New Orleans, Louisiana five times over as many years to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.  She then transitioned to the United Methodist Economic Ministry, working for several years to improve and eliminate substandard homes in northern Maine. Mrs. Whitaker will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 58 years, Sam, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(SLS 22)

           (5-35)  Blair C. Brown, of Brunswick.  Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 20 years and retiring in 1972.  He later worked for over 24 years at L.L. Bean and Mercy Hospital.  Mr. Brown will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;

(SLS 23)

           (5-36)  Edwin Joseph Allen, Jr., of Brunswick.  Mr. Allen taught anthropology at the University of Washington and Western Washington University before moving to Massachusetts.  There, he worked as an instructor at Katharine Gibbs College in Boston, as an administrator for Neighborhood Health Plan in Dorchester and for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, from which he retired and moved to Brunswick in 2003.  Immersing himself in his community, he led birdwatching groups and volunteered at Midcoast Senior College, teaching astronomy, science and nature courses.  He served on the board of Merrymeeting Audubon and volunteered at Baxter State Park and with the Georgetown Historical Society.   Mr. Allen will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 37 years, Barbara, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 24)

           (5-37)  James Edward Baker, of Brunswick.  Mr. Baker was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He served across the country during his naval career before being stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station in 1973.  For most of his career, he served as an electronics technician, but he also served as a race-relations trainer and drug-and-alcohol counselor in Brunswick.  After retiring from the Navy in 1977, he settled in Brunswick and was a eucharistic minister and active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, volunteered for the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program's Food Pantry and contributed meals to the Tedford Shelter.  He co-owned and operated Annie's Bookstop in Auburn for many years and more recently volunteered at Twice-Told Tales in Brunswick.  Mr. Baker will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 25)

           (5-38)  James Peter Moore, of Brunswick.  Mr. Moore was a veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps.  He had a career as a Special Agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, including two years with the Federal Organized Crime and Racketeering Strike Force and two years with INTERPOL, directing international investigations of robbery, rape, murder and terrorism.  He was the Resident Agent in Charge of the bureau's offices in Maine and New Hampshire from the late 1970s through the 1980s.  In retirement, he wrote numerous articles and four books, Very Special Agents, Official Secrets, Human Sacrifice and State Secrets.  Mr. Moore will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 61 years, Joanne, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 26)

           (5-39)  Hiram Louis Piedmont, of Harpswell.  Mr. Piedmont was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve.  His long career took him to six years of shore duty in Japan, many Mediterranean cruises and ports across the world.  He served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and Desert Storm.  He was a member of an elite group serving on America's battleships, the USS Iowa and the USS Wisconsin, and was an instructor and expert on the Tomahawk missile system.  After a life at sea, he settled in Harpswell and worked as a fisherman in Cundy's Harbor.  Mr. Piedmont will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;

(SLS 27)

           (5-40)  Paul Arthur Tetreault, of Brunswick.  A lifelong resident of Brunswick, Mr. Tetreault spent decades as the proprietor and butcher of Tetreault's Market, a local institution.  Mr. Tetreault will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Cathy, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 28)

           (5-41)  Richard L. MacLean, of Brunswick.  Mr. MacLean was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II.  He went on to work for IBM in Arlington, Virginia and then at Consolidated Edison in New York City.  Mr. MacLean will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;

(SLS 29)

           (5-42)  Gary Joseph Raymond, of Chesterville.  Mr. Raymond began his working life with the United States Department of Agriculture while still a student at the University of Southern Maine.  He went on to work for the USDA out of the Machias field office before moving in 1977 to Farmington, where he worked as the County Executive Director of the USDA farm service agency until he retired in January 2022.  He spent 46 years with the USDA, enjoying his work and happily serving the farmers of Franklin County.  Mr. Raymond will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 40 years, Pauline, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 30)

           (5-43)  Joseph C. LaPauloue, of Saco.  Mr. LaPauloue worked for 43 years as a foreman at Lyn Flex in Saco before retiring in 2005.  In retirement, he worked in the maintenance department of Thornton Academy.  He served his community as a church greeter, as a baseball umpire for every age group from Little League to Senior League and as a regular Mary's Walk participant.  Mr. LaPauloue will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 61 years, Patricia, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 32)

           (5-44)  Jacqueline Ney Coy, of Cape Elizabeth.  Mrs. Coy worked at Maine Savings Bank before becoming a notary and transitioning over to work for the Town of Cape Elizabeth in 1987.  She served multiple roles over 25 years of service to the town, including Deputy Clerk, and was appointed a Dedimus Justice.  After retiring, she and her husband Peter started Turning Point, became members of the Southern Maine Society of Craftsmen and sold their wood products at craft fairs across the State.  Ms. Coy will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 33 years, Peter, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(SLS 33)

           (5-45)  Joseph Walter Smarc, Jr., of Cape Elizabeth.  Mr. Smarc was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1964 to 1968, including at Loring Air Force Base and overseas in the Middle East.  He worked as a substation technician for Central Maine Power for 38 years, retiring in 2008.  Mr. Smarc will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Sharon, and his family and friends;

(SLS 34)

           (5-46)  Anne Barker Schink, of South Portland.  Mrs. Schink was a 50-year member of the League of Women Voters, focusing her energy on the Equal Rights Amendment, reproductive rights, special education and changes in the Episcopal Church.  After raising her family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she returned to Maine in 1993.  She worked with the AmeriCorps programs, providing opportunities to develop a deep understanding of community service, volunteer management and organizational development at a wide range of nonprofit organizations.  She served on several nonprofit boards and was an active member of St. Luke's Cathedral.  Mrs. Schink will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;

(SLS 36)

           (5-47)  Duane Merton Leathers, of South Gardiner.  Mr. Leathers was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  He served on the USS Oriskany, the USS Intrepid and the USS Bon Homme Richard.  He flew with the VF-874, VF-124 and VP-92 squadrons, flying the TBM Avenger, the P2V Neptune and the P-3 Orion.  He also served as an instructor for Submarine Warfare.  In 1983, he retired from Naval Air Station South Weymouth in Massachusetts as a Weapons Officer, having achieved the rank of E7 Aviation Ordinance Officer.  In retirement, he volunteered hundreds of hours at the Togus Veterans Administration Medical Center, receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2009 and six Patriot of New England Awards.  He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion, Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, Disabled American Veterans, Fleet Reserve Navy and North American Hunting Club.  Mr. Leathers will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 6)

Presented by Representative MONTELL of Gardiner.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           (5-48)  Blanche Elizabeth Kelley, of Westbrook.  Ms. Kelley was a veteran of the United States Army who saw active duty in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  She served several tours of duty in Portland and one each in Bangor, New York City and Boston, and she was also stationed in Alaska.  She served as a driver for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and upon his death she served as a member of his honor guard.  She was the Army's top women's recruiter in the United States for many years and received many awards, including being named WAC of the Year.  Her medals included the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medals and the National Defense Service Medal.  She retired as a Master Sergeant.  She was active in the American Legion and recently served as Chaplain of the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post.  She served as Grand Marshal of the 2022 Westbrook Memorial Day Parade and had previously been honored at Memorial Day service in Gorham and at a Wreaths Across America celebration.  She was a member of Windham Hill United Church of Christ, a longtime member and supporter of the Audubon Society and a member and officer of the Pride's Corner Garden Club. Ms. Kelley will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(HLS 9)

Presented by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

Cosponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, Senator NANGLE of Cumberland, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

           The following matter, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, has preference in the Orders of the Day and continues with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.

1.        An Act to Provide Funding for Winter Emergency Energy Relief and to Finalize the COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 8)  (L.D. 1)

- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on December 7, 2022.

- In Senate, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - January 4, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 21, 2023

State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

House Supplement No. 1

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Protect Minors from Exploitation by Adults for Violation of Privacy"

(S.P. 54)  (L.D. 115)

           (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Allow Detention of Juveniles for Certain Acts"

(S.P. 77)  (L.D. 148)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.

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           (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Eliminate the Educational Purposes Exception to the Prohibition on the Dissemination of Obscene Matter to Minors"

(S.P. 62)  (L.D. 123)

           (1-4)  Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County

(S.P. 68)  (L.D. 129)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.

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           (1-5)  Bill "An Act to Authorize the Efficiency Maine Trust to Establish a Program to Support the Uptake of Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Zero-emission Vehicles by Maine Businesses and to Establish a Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Zero-emission Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project"

(S.P. 61)  (L.D. 122)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.

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           (1-6)  Bill "An Act to Eliminate Television Recycling Fees for Charitable Entities"

(S.P. 66)  (L.D. 127)

           (1-7)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Handling Fee for Beverage Containers Reimbursed to Dealers and Redemption Centers"

(S.P. 73)  (L.D. 134)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.

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           (1-8)  Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer System Cards for Cash Withdrawals"

(S.P. 56)  (L.D. 117)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.

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           (1-9)  Bill "An Act to Make Technical Amendments to Banking Laws"

(S.P. 53)  (L.D. 114)

           (1-10)  Bill "An Act to Expand Health Insurance Coverage to Certain State Employees"

(S.P. 60)  (L.D. 121)

           (1-11)  Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances"

(S.P. 71)  (L.D. 132)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.

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           (1-12)  Bill "An Act to Improve the Fairness of Adaptive Management Study Moose Hunt Permits by Exempting Those Permittees from the 4-year Limitation on Receiving Another Permit"

(S.P. 65)  (L.D. 126)

           (1-13)  Bill "An Act to Clarify and Correct Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws"

(S.P. 70)  (L.D. 131)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.

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           (1-14)  Bill "An Act to Clarify Assessment of Fines for Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers, Electrologists and Micropigmentation Practitioners and to Change Requirements for the Approval of Public Pool and Spa Plans"

(S.P. 75)  (L.D. 146)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.

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           (1-15)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Continuity of Care for Pretrial Defendants"

(S.P. 57)  (L.D. 118)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.

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           (1-16)  Bill "An Act to Establish a Minimum Wage for All Health Care Workers Including All Support Staff"

(S.P. 55)  (L.D. 116)

           (1-17)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Committee Structure of the State Workforce Board"

(S.P. 59)  (L.D. 120)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.

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           (1-18)  Bill "An Act to Clarify the Boundary Between Waldo and Knox Counties in Penobscot Bay"

(S.P. 58)  (L.D. 119)

           (1-19)  Bill "An Act to Include a Representative of Newspaper and Other Press Interests on the Archives Advisory Board"

(S.P. 72)  (L.D. 133)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.

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           (1-20)  Bill "An Act to Eliminate Senior Citizen Property Tax Stabilization and Expand the Homestead Property Tax Exemption"

(S.P. 69)  (L.D. 130)

           (1-21)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Definition of 'Homestead' Under the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Laws"

(S.P. 78)  (L.D. 149)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.

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           (1-22)  Bill "An Act to Ensure the Maintenance of Circular Intersections on State and State Aid Highways"

(S.P. 63)  (L.D. 124)

           (1-23)  Bill "An Act to Allow Driver Education Instructors to Administer Driver's License Road Tests"

(S.P. 64)  (L.D. 125)

           (1-24)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Limit on Sets of Special Veterans Registration Plates from 3 Sets to 4 Sets"

(S.P. 67)  (L.D. 128)

           (1-25)  Bill "An Act to Require Manure Bags for Horse-drawn Vehicles"

(S.P. 74)  (L.D. 135)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.

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           (1-26)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be Raised for a Charitable Purpose by Certain Raffles"

(S.P. 76)  (L.D. 147)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

House Supplement No. 2

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 79)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 10:00 in the morning, or until the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

           Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.

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