9th Legislative Day

Thursday, February 9, 2023

           Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

           Prayer by Reverend Shane Stoops, First United Pentecostal Church, Augusta.

           National Anthem by Sammie Angel, Dixfield.

           Pledge of Allegiance.

           Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

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COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 65)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

February 9, 2023

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:

on February 6, 2023

John M. Jemison, Jr., Ph.D. of Orono and David Adams of Mapleton for reappointment and Mark Neavyn, M.D. of Falmouth for appointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.

Pursuant to Title 22, M.R.S.A §1471-B, these reappointments and this appointment are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

on February 8, 2023

Susan Krauss Loomis of Castine, Elizabeth A. True of Sedgwick and Admiral Gregory G. Johnson, USN-Ret. of Harpswell for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees.

Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Sincerely,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

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           (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 66)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

February 7, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

L.D. 77           An Act to Require the Bureau of Parks and Lands to Maintain Public Restrooms at State Parks

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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           (2-3)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 67)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

February 6, 2023

Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Health and Human Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Carney of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"

L.D. 312        An Act to Improve Health Outcomes by Expanding the Perinatal Workforce to Include Professionals Such as Community Health Workers and Doulas and to Provide MaineCare Reimbursement for Services

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

           (3-1)  Bill "An Act to Reduce Cancer Among Firefighters by Providing Grants for Safety Equipment"

(H.P. 321)  (L.D. 516)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Cosponsored by Representatives: LAJOIE of Lewiston, NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of Waterville.

           (3-2)  Bill "An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services Organizations"

(H.P. 331)  (L.D. 526)

Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, SALISBURY of Westbrook.

           (3-3)  Bill "An Act to Increase Correctional Officer Salary and Benefits"

(H.P. 355)  (L.D. 550)

Sponsored by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, FREDERICKS of Sanford, WOODSOME of Waterboro, Senators: HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           (3-4)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances"

(H.P. 356)  (L.D. 551)

Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, ARDELL of Monticello, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.

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

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           (3-5)  Bill "An Act to Require School Board Approval of Superintendent Rules and Administrative Procedures"

(H.P. 320)  (L.D. 515)

Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GREENWOOD of Wales, HAGGAN of Hampden, SAMPSON of Alfred.

           (3-6)  Bill "An Act to Allow Armed Security in Schools"

(H.P. 323)  (L.D. 518)

Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland and Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BAGSHAW of Windham, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.

           Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-7)  Resolve, to Conduct a Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project Using Electric School Buses

(H.P. 324)  (L.D. 519)

Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Representative: HOBBS of Wells, Senator: RAFFERTY of York.

           (3-8)  Bill "An Act to Comprehensively and Equitably Reform Electricity Rates"

(H.P. 347)  (L.D. 542)

Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Representative: ZEIGLER of Montville.

           Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-9)  Bill "An Act to Retain Home and Community-based Workers by Increasing MaineCare Reimbursement for Certain Essential Support Workers"

(H.P. 325)  (L.D. 520)

Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, ROEDER of Bangor, SACHS of Freeport, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: DUSON of Cumberland.

           (3-10)  Bill "An Act to Increase Access to Necessary Medical Care for Certain Minors"

(H.P. 340)  (L.D. 535)

Sponsored by Representative SHEEHAN of Biddeford.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: MALON of Biddeford, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor.

           (3-11)  Bill "An Act to Provide Natural Organic Reduction Facilities for Maine Residents for the Conversion of Human Remains to Soil"

(H.P. 341)  (L.D. 536)

Sponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

Cosponsored by Representatives: SARGENT of York, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, JAUCH of Topsham, MATLACK of St. George, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland.

           (3-12)  Bill "An Act to Provide Substance Use Disorder Counseling for MaineCare Members with an Acquired Brain Injury"

(H.P. 344)  (L.D. 539)

Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, JAVNER of Chester, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay.

           (3-13)  Bill "An Act to Establish Peer Respite Centers for Adults with Mental Health Challenges in Maine"

(H.P. 345)  (L.D. 540)

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: OSHER of Orono, PERRY of Bangor, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (3-14)  Bill "An Act to Establish a Cabinet-level Position to Ensure a Continuum of Care to Support Children and Their Families"

(H.P. 350)  (L.D. 545)

Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln.

           (3-15)  Bill "An Act Regarding Child Abuse and Endangerment"

(H.P. 351)  (L.D. 546)

Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, GALLETTA of Durham, MILLETT of Waterford, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-16)  Bill "An Act to Require Mortgage Holders to Notify a Homeowner's Insurance Company on the Sale or Transfer of a Mortgage"

(H.P. 358)  (L.D. 553)

Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner.

Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: CYRWAY of Albion, DUCHARME of Madison, LANDRY of Farmington, PERRY of Calais, SWALLOW of Houlton.

           Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-17)  Bill "An Act to Add Gray Squirrels to the Species List for the Open Training Season for Hunting Dogs"

(H.P. 336)  (L.D. 531)

Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.  (BY REQUEST)

           (3-18)  Bill "An Act to Remove the Limits on Bass Fishing in Washington County Rivers"

(H.P. 342)  (L.D. 537)

Sponsored by Representative DAVIS of East Machias.  (BY REQUEST)

           (3-19)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Chance of Receiving a Moose Permit for Maine Service Members and Veterans"

(H.P. 349)  (L.D. 544)

Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, CRAY of Palmyra, HYMES of Waldo, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, STROUT of Harrington, SUPICA of Bangor.

           (3-20)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Hunting Laws as They Pertain to the Training of Dogs" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 352)  (L.D. 547)

Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: DAVIS of East Machias, LANDRY of Farmington, MASON of Lisbon, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, STROUT of Harrington, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.

           Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-21)  Bill "An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction"

(H.P. 329)  (L.D. 524)

Sponsored by Representative RUNTE of York.

Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and Representative: SARGENT of York.

           (3-22)  Bill "An Act to Simplify the Plumbing and Heating Licensing Process"

(H.P. 337)  (L.D. 532)

Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.

Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and Representatives: BOYLE of Gorham, DILL of Old Town, DRINKWATER of Milford, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERRY of Bangor.

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

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           (3-23)  Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments"

(H.P. 335)  (L.D. 530)

Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, LEE of Auburn, MADIGAN of Waterville, MORIARTY of Cumberland, POIRIER of Skowhegan, RECKITT of South Portland, Senators: LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.

           (3-24)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Qualification of Expert Witnesses in Certain Family Court Actions"

(H.P. 343)  (L.D. 538)

Sponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.

Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: HENDERSON of Rumford, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, POIRIER of Skowhegan, RECKITT of South Portland.

           (3-25)  Bill "An Act to Reimburse Counties for Judicial Costs"

(H.P. 348)  (L.D. 543)

Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of Woolwich, LEMELIN of Chelsea, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.

           (3-26)  Bill "An Act Regarding a Discovery Rule for the Statute of Limitations for Cases of Medical Negligence"

(H.P. 354)  (L.D. 549)

Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GATTINE of Westbrook, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, RECKITT of South Portland, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: BAILEY of York.

           Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-27)  Bill "An Act to Protect Farm Workers by Allowing Them to Organize for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining"

(H.P. 330)  (L.D. 525)

Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland.

Cosponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

           (3-28)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Hours Certain Minor Students May Work Under Certain Circumstances"

(H.P. 364)  (L.D. 559)

Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.

           Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-29)  Resolve, Directing the Office of the State Auditor to Report on Taxpayer Money Funding Maine Nonprofits

(H.P. 319)  (L.D. 514)

Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GREENWOOD of Wales, HAGGAN of Hampden, HYMES of Waldo.

           (3-30)  Bill "An Act to Prevent Political Patronage with Regard to State Legislators"

(H.P. 326)  (L.D. 521)

Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, GREENWOOD of Wales, HAGGAN of Hampden, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: LYFORD of Penobscot.

           (3-31)  Bill "An Act to Amend the Duties of County Sheriffs"

(H.P. 353)  (L.D. 548)

Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.

           Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-32)  Bill "An Act to Allow Maine Families to Deduct Vehicle Excise Taxes on State Income Tax Returns"

(H.P. 322)  (L.D. 517)

Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland and Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HASENFUS of Readfield, HYMES of Waldo, LIBBY of Auburn, PLUECKER of Warren, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.

           (3-33)  Bill "An Act to Remove the Annual Filing Requirement in the Property Tax Stabilization Laws"

(H.P. 334)  (L.D. 529)

Sponsored by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle.

           (3-34)  Bill "An Act to Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax"

(H.P. 338)  (L.D. 533)

Sponsored by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, BOYER of Poland, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, NESS of Fryeburg, Senator: HARRINGTON of York.

           (3-35)  Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine"

(H.P. 346)  (L.D. 541)

Sponsored by Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Representative: BOYER of Poland, Senator: HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-36)  Bill "An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways"

(H.P. 327)  (L.D. 522)

Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: ALBERT of Madawaska, ANKELES of Brunswick, CARLOW of Buxton, CRAFTS of Newcastle, O'CONNELL of Brewer, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor.

           (3-37)  Bill "An Act to Allow Municipalities to Create Bicycle and Pedestrian Zones with Reduced Speed Limits"

(H.P. 332)  (L.D. 527)

Sponsored by Representative ANKELES of Brunswick.

Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, FAY of Raymond, GOLEK of Harpswell, JAUCH of Topsham, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland.

           (3-38)  Bill "An Act to Improve Road Safety for Waste and Recycling Collection Employees"

(H.P. 333)  (L.D. 528)

Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAFTS of Newcastle, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PARRY of Arundel, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.

           (3-39)  Bill "An Act to Allow Commercial Driver's License Holders Who Are 18 to 20 Years of Age to Haul Hazardous Materials Intrastate"

(H.P. 339)  (L.D. 534)

Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DUCHARME of Madison, MORRIS of Turner, O'CONNELL of Brewer, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, POMERLEAU of Standish.

           (3-40)  Bill "An Act Regarding the Definition of 'Reportable Accident'"

(H.P. 357)  (L.D. 552)

Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot, Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, HENDERSON of Rumford, PERRY of Bangor, RANA of Bangor, ROEDER of Bangor, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SALISBURY of Westbrook, Senator: FARRIN of Somerset.

           (3-41)  Bill "An Act Concerning Bureau of Motor Vehicles Fees, Fines and Driver's License Reinstatement"

(H.P. 361)  (L.D. 556)

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, OSHER of Orono, SUPICA of Bangor, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.

           (3-42)  Bill "An Act Regarding County Sheriff Vehicle Registration Plates"

(H.P. 365)  (L.D. 560)

Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: GUERIN of Penobscot, HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-43)  Bill "An Act to Increase the Number of Mature Plants Allowed for the Home Cultivation of Cannabis"

(H.P. 360)  (L.D. 555)

Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COLLINGS of Portland, HYMES of Waldo, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BAILEY of York, BRENNER of Cumberland, HICKMAN of Kennebec.

           Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-44)  Bill "An Act to Continue the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program"

(H.P. 359)  (L.D. 554)

Sponsored by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator RENY of Lincoln and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, GEIGER of Rockland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford.

           (3-45)  Bill "An Act to Decrease Discrimination Based on Evictions in Housing Applications"

(H.P. 362)  (L.D. 557)

Sponsored by Representative RANA of Bangor.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GEIGER of Rockland, LOOKNER of Portland, MATHIESON of Kittery, OSHER of Orono, ROEDER of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot.

           (3-46)  Bill "An Act Regarding Rental Housing Applications"

(H.P. 363)  (L.D. 558)

Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, MORRIS of Turner, QUINT of Hodgdon, SAMPSON of Alfred.

           Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.

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Pursuant to Statute
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services

           (3-47)  Representative MEYER for the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Servicespursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 5, Section 63:  Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults and Chapter 11:  Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 328)  (L.D. 523)

           Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.

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ORDERS

           (4-1)  On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order:  (H.O. 9)

           ORDERED, that Representative Poppy Arford of Brunswick be excused Feb 7 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Valli D. Geiger of Rockland be excused Jan 24 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Allison Hepler of Woolwich be excused Jan 31 and Feb 2 for legislative business reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lucas John Lanigan of Sanford be excused Feb 2 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland be excused Dec 7 and Jan 17 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused Jan 31 and Feb 2 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Erin R. Sheehan of Biddeford be excused Jan 4 and 10 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Charles A. Skold of Portland be excused Jan 24 for health reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Austin L. Theriault of Fort Kent be excused Jan 31 for personal reasons.

           AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Mark Walker of Naples be excused Feb 2 for health reasons.

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

           In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

Recognizing:

           (5-1)  Danielle Emerson, of Biddeford, a junior at Biddeford High School, who has been named the Varsity Maine Player of the Year in Volleyball.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 65)

           (5-2)  Greg Dugal, of Lincolnville, on his retirement as Director of Government Affairs for Hospitality Maine after 20 years of service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 91)

           (5-3)  Eli Soehren, of Otisfield, a senior and a football player at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, who has been awarded the James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy.  The Fitzpatrick Trophy is given to the top senior high school football player in the State based on voting by the State's coaches and the media.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 92)

           (5-4)  the Honorable John Martin, of Eagle Lake, who has been named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his 54 years of legislative service and advocacy for the people of Aroostook County and especially the St. John Valley.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 93)

           (5-5)  Tom Hart, of Edgecomb, who was named the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Maine Teacher of the Year.  Mr. Hart, a former lieutenant in the United States Navy, worked at the JMG program at Belfast Area High School, where he shared his experiences in naval intelligence with his students, arranged for students to learn about the military, helped students place flags for Memorial Day and recover flags at Veterans Day, helped students prepare for careers after high school, organized blood drives, started the giving tree program and developed the Christmas for Kids program.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 94)

           (5-6)  Peyton Chaisson, of Jackman, who won the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars District 5 Voice of Democracy National Speech Competition.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 95)

           (5-7)  Zach Louvat, of West Paris, a student and football player at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, who has received the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Defensive Lineman Award as the State's top defensive lineman.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 96)

           (5-8)  Ruth White, of Orono, a junior at Orono High School, who has been named the Gatorade Maine Girls Cross County Runner of the Year.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 41)

Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.

           (5-9)  Ruth White, of Orono, a junior at Orono High School, who has been named the Varsity Maine Runner of the Year for Girls' Cross Country by the Portland Press Herald.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 42)

Presented by Representative OSHER of Orono.

Cosponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.

           (5-10)  Diane Polky, of Fayette, who is retiring from public service with the City of Hallowell.  Ms. Polky was hired as Hallowell's Deputy City Clerk in August 1999 and was appointed City Clerk in July 2016, in which capacity she managed elections, a large city cemetery and city council preparations and meetings and performed many other duties.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 44)

Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell.

Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative NEWMAN of Belgrade.

           (5-11)  the Sanford High School Marching Band, which won the Gold Medal at the Maine Band Director Association's Finals on October 29, 2022 with its production "We Are Spartans."  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 45)

Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

           (5-12)  the Sanford High School Wrestling Team, which won the Dual State Championships.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 46)

Presented by Representative LANIGAN of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York, Representative FREDERICKS of Sanford, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

In Memory of:

           (5-13)  Howard Vandersea, of Brunswick.  A decorated football player in high school and college, Mr. Vandersea signed as a free agent with the National Football League Chicago Bears franchise in 1963.  He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant, and while in the Army he was a member of the Fort Benning Doughboys, winners of the 1964 Armed Forces Football Championship.  He went on to enjoy a lengthy career coaching football, beginning at Cheverus High School in Portland and with the Portland Sea Hawks semipro team and going on to coach at Tufts University, Brown University and Springfield College before joining Bowdoin College's staff as head football coach and serving from 1984 to 1999.  There he coached the Polar Bears to seven Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Championships, while also coaching for the men's tennis, men's and women's track and softball programs. He was an active member of the National Football Foundation for nearly fifty years, was the foundation's northeast regional coordinator and was president and founder of the organization's Maine chapter, which now bears his name.  He received several awards and was inducted into the Northbridge High School Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.  Mr. Vandersea will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 54 years, Sara Jean, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 70)

           (5-14)  the Honorable Rodney Latham Scribner, of Randolph.  Mr. Scribner was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked in the United States Merchant Marine.  He served as Maine State Treasurer from 1975 to 1976 and also as State Budget Officer, State Controller, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Finance and Administration and Acting Commissioner of the Department of Indian Affairs.  He was Staff Coordinator for the Maine Management and Cost Survey Commission, worked as an assistant legislative finance officer and worked as a staff accountant for Staples and Boyce, CPAs.  He taught Governmental Finance at the University of Maine and wrote "Raising State and Local Revenues:  Emerging Patterns in Revenue Systems."  A lifelong Democrat, he served as a Representative in the 103rd Legislature, during which he served on the appropriations committee.  He was active in state politics, working in town, city and county Democratic committees and as a campaign worker for 17 years, participated in voter registration drives for 12 years and served as Kennebec County Committee Chair and as Augusta City Committee Treasurer.  He served as Campaign Director and Treasurer for Governor Curtis in 1966 and was Maine Financial Advisor for the Carter-Mondale ticket.  He was a member of the Maine Society of Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, of which he was past president of the Maine chapter, American Society for Public Administration and National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers.  Mr. Scribner will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 47)

Presented by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea.

Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

           (5-15)  Robert Phillip Johnson, Sr., of Lincolnville. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve. He became a teacher and taught for 20 years at Belfast Area High School as a foreign language teacher.  During his tenure, he also served as chief negotiator for the teacher's union, supporting the rights of teachers in the district.  During the summer months, he worked as a foreman for Nash Blueberry Farm.  He retired from Belfast Area High School in 2000 and went to work full time for the Maine Education Association as a UniServ Director.  He also taught for a time at Camden Hills Regional High School.  Mr. Johnson will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Betty, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(HLS 48)

Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.

Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo, Representative DODGE of Belfast.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

           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.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Maine Central Institute eSports Team, of Pittsfield

(HLS 20)

TABLED - January 17, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

2.        Bill "An Act to Transfer Responsibility for Administering the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code from the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation"

(H.P. 128)  (L.D. 207)

(Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested)

TABLED - January 24, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

3.        Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with a Population of More than 10,000" (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 135)  (L.D. 214)

(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested)

TABLED - January 24, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

4.        Bill "An Act Concerning Housing and Support Services for At-risk Youth and Youth Who Have Committed Juvenile Crimes"

(H.P. 186)  (L.D. 288)

(Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested)

TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

5.        Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction"

(H.P. 215)  (L.D. 341)

(Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested)

TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

6.        Bill "An Act to Promote Affordable Housing by Providing a Tax Exemption for Housing Choice Vouchers"

(H.P. 238)  (L.D. 387)

(Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested)

TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.

PENDING - REFERENCE.

7.        Bill "An Act to Invest in Construction Industry Workforce Development"

(S.P. 163)  (L.D. 356)

- In Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING.

TABLED - January 31, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham.

PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.

8.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Chris Rose, of Old Orchard Beach

(SLS 77)

- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED.

TABLED - February 2, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.

PENDING - ADOPTION.

9.        Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon

(SLS 81)

- In Senate, READ and PASSED.

TABLED - February 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon.

PENDING - PASSAGE.

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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

Thursday, February 9, 2023

House Supplement No. 1

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  Bill "An Act to Ensure Maine Residents Have Priority Access to State Park Campsites"

(S.P. 233)  (L.D. 562)

           (1-2)  Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for the Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 239)  (L.D. 568)

           Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.

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           (1-3)  Bill "An Act to Promote Student Enrollment and Degree Completion in the University of Maine System by Providing Tuition Waivers to Eligible Students"

(S.P. 229)  (L.D. 512)

           (1-4)  Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of Modern Wood Heating

(S.P. 241)  (L.D. 570)

           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 Amend the Net Energy Billing Laws to Require Net Energy Billing Credits to be Nonlapsing"

(S.P. 226)  (L.D. 509)

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

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           (1-6)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Review Its Environmental Permitting Laws

(S.P. 225)  (L.D. 508)

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

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           (1-7)  Bill "An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes"

(S.P. 222)  (L.D. 505)

           (1-8)  Bill "An Act to Improve Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Reducing Barriers to Maintaining Health Care Coverage"

(S.P. 224)  (L.D. 507)

           (1-9)  Bill "An Act to Protect the Public Health by Allowing the Appointment of Associate Health Officers"

(S.P. 227)  (L.D. 510)

           (1-10)  Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services"

(S.P. 237)  (L.D. 566)

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

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           (1-11)  Bill "An Act to Improve the Child and Family Court Process by Increasing the Number and Duties of Family Law Magistrates"

(S.P. 223)  (L.D. 506)

           (1-12)  Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Civil Legal Services" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 235)  (L.D. 564)

           (1-13)  Bill "An Act to Improve Maine's System for Protecting Sixth Amendment Rights"

(S.P. 236)  (L.D. 565)

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

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           (1-14)  Bill "An Act to Clarify That Haulers Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Logging Dispute Resolution Board"

(S.P. 228)  (L.D. 511)

           (1-15)  Bill "An Act Regarding Overtime Protections for Certain Maine Workers"

(S.P. 230)  (L.D. 513)

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

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           (1-16)  Bill "An Act to Assert State Sovereignty over Ocean Waters up to 12 Nautical Miles off the State's Coast"

(S.P. 234)  (L.D. 563)

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

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           (1-17)  Bill "An Act Regarding Licensing Fees for Small Slot Machine Distributors"

(S.P. 221)  (L.D. 504)

           (1-18)  Bill "An Act to Require a Military Service Member's Agent with Power of Attorney to Be Legally Responsible for Paying Bills During the Member's Deployment"

(S.P. 232)  (L.D. 561)

           (1-19)  Bill "An Act to Provide for the Ethical Election of Constitutional Officers by Restricting Certain Campaign Contributions"

(S.P. 238)  (L.D. 567)

           (1-20)  Bill "An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Houlton Armory"

(S.P. 240)  (L.D. 569)

           Come 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

Thursday, February 9, 2023

House Supplement No. 2

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  The following Joint Order:  (S.P. 231)

           ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, February 14, 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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State of Maine
House of Representatives
131st Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Thursday, February 9, 2023

House Supplement No. 3

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

Ought to Pass as Amended

           (6-1)  Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act to Update the Reimbursement for Travel-related Expenses Incurred as a Result of the Performance of Legislative Duties" (EMERGENCY)

(S.P. 105)  (L.D. 205)

           Reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-5).

           Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-5) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-6) thereto.

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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

Thursday, February 9, 2023

House Supplement No. 4

ENACTORS

Emergency Measure

           (10-1)  An Act to Update the Reimbursement for Travel-related Expenses Incurred as a Result of the Performance of Legislative Duties

(S.P. 105)  (L.D. 205)
(S. "A" S-6 to C. "A" S-5)

           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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