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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Thursday, March 23, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Russell Stewart, Sabattus Community Baptist Church.
National Anthem by Savannah Cook, South Berwick.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 21, 2023. _________________________________
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 103)
STATE OF MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT 163 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0163
March 10, 2023
Troy D. Jackson, President of the Senate 131st Maine Legislature Senate President’s Office SHS #3, State House Augusta, ME 04333
Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker of the House 131st Maine Legislature SHS #2, State House Augusta, ME 04333
Re: State of the Judiciary Address
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
I am pleased to accept the invitation to address a Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature on Thursday, March 23 at 10:45 a.m. I look forward to discussing the challenges faced and successes achieved by the Maine Judicial Branch over the last year, and an overview of the progress we hope to make in 2023 and beyond.
Very truly yours,
S/Valerie Stanfill Chief Justice
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 107)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
March 21, 2023
Honorable Troy Jackson, President State of Maine Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross, Speaker State of Maine House of Representatives #2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross:
Thank you for your invitation to a Joint Session of the 131st Maine Legislature for the State of the Judiciary address to take place on March 23rd at 10:45 a.m. in the House Chamber.
I am pleased to accept your invitation.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 106)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 23, 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 March 13, 2023
The Honorable Brian Langley of Ellsworth for appointment to the Maine Charter School Commission. Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §2405, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Laura S. Burden of Portland, Janice de Lima of Falmouth, Alexa Plotkin of Biddeford, Ian Houseal of Portland, Robert C. Bryant of Hartland, Lee Jay Feldman of Lisbon, Robert Patten of Scarborough, John W. Egan of Freeport and Kevin Bunker of Brunswick for appointment to the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority. Pursuant to Title 30-A MRSA §5155, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 108)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 23, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 180 An Act to Allow a Person to File a Paper Copy of a Timber Harvest Notification Form Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 386 An Act to Assist Schools with Heating and Transportation Fuel Costs During the School Year (EMERGENCY) L.D. 570 Resolve, to Provide Information to Maine's School Administrators and Maine Communities About the Financial Advantages of Modern Wood Heating Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 188 An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Pay for Certain Water Tests for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (EMERGENCY) Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 55 An Act to Move the Headquarters for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 441 An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Recreational Freshwater Fishing with Respect to a Portion of Middle River in Marshfield and Machias Judiciary L.D. 243 An Act To Eliminate Residency Requirements for District Court Judicial Appointments L.D. 543 An Act to Reimburse Counties for Judicial Costs
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.C. 210)
131st LEGISLATURE
March 21, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs:
· Isaac Jurson of Houlton for appointment, to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees,
· Denham Salisbury Ward, MD of Bowdoinham for appointment, to the State Board of Education,
· Wendy L. Ault of Wayne for reappointment, to the State Board of Education,
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Transportation:
· The Honorable Bettyann Sheats of Auburn for appointment, to the Maine Turnpike Authority, Board of Directors,
· Marguerite Miller Fleming of Portland for reappointment, to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Maintaining Drug-involved Premises" (H.P. 820) (L.D. 1295)
Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, JAUCH of Topsham, SHAW of Auburn, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-2) Bill "An Act Regarding Transition Coordination, Prisoner Attendance at Funerals, Furloughs, Visitation, Education and Discretionary Accounts at County Jails" (H.P. 826) (L.D. 1301)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. (3-3) Bill "An Act to Provide That the Legal Use or Possession of Cannabis Is Not a Violation of Probation, Parole or Pretrial Release" (H.P. 836) (L.D. 1311)
Sponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act to Give the Governing Board of a Municipality Input into the Budget Developed by a School Board" (H.P. 825) (L.D. 1300)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and Representatives: NUTTING of Oakland, SAMPSON of Alfred, THORNE of Carmel. (3-5) Bill "An Act to Clarify Requirements for Payment of Tuition for Children with Disabilities by the Department of Education's Child Development Services System" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 834) (L.D. 1309)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, JAVNER of Chester, LANIGAN of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MURPHY of Scarborough. (3-6) Bill "An Act to Increase School Security Through Design and Protocol" (H.P. 839) (L.D. 1326)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Resolve, to Ensure Compliance by the State with an Agreement Regarding the Operation of the Landfill in Old Town (H.P. 843) (L.D. 1330)
Sponsored by Representative DILL of Old Town. Cosponsored by Representative: LANDRY of Farmington. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Barriers to Achieving Behavioral Health Integration and Parity (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 829) (L.D. 1304)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DHALAC of South Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville. (3-9) Resolve, to Design and Implement a Community-based Model of Care for Adolescent Mental Health (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1305)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, JAVNER of Chester, MILLETT of Waterford, NUTTING of Oakland, STOVER of Boothbay, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WOOD of Greene, Senator: TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act to Amend the Opioid Education Requirements" (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1323)
Sponsored by Representative NUTTING of Oakland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act to Protect Homeowners from Unfair Agreements to Exclusively List Residential Real Estate for Sale" (H.P. 831) (L.D. 1306)
Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. Cosponsored by Representative: DODGE of Belfast, Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code" (H.P. 824) (L.D. 1299)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. (BY REQUEST) Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot and Representatives: NUTTING of Oakland, THORNE of Carmel. (3-13) Bill "An Act to Fund a Public Defender's Office Through a Tax on University Endowment Income" (H.P. 841) (L.D. 1328)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act to Create a Rebuttable Presumption Under the Workers' Compensation Law for Line Workers Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" (H.P. 827) (L.D. 1302)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, HOBBS of Wells, MONTELL of Gardiner, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MURPHY of Scarborough. (3-15) Bill "An Act to Establish a State Emergency Rental Assistance Program" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 835) (L.D. 1310)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, DHALAC of South Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KESSLER of South Portland, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SUPICA of Bangor. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-16) Bill "An Act to Notify School Boards and Select Boards That Lobbying Associations Are Not Governmental Agencies" (H.P. 822) (L.D. 1297)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Lebanon, BAGSHAW of Windham, GREENWOOD of Wales, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Alfred, SOBOLESKI of Phillips. (3-17) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Statewide Election (H.P. 832) (L.D. 1307)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook, Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, SUPICA of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, BENNETT of Oxford, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, HICKMAN of Kennebec. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-18) Bill "An Act to Allow a Local Option Sales Tax on Short-term Lodging to Fund Affordable Housing" (H.P. 823) (L.D. 1298)
Sponsored by Representative SKOLD of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, MATLACK of St. George, RANA of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham, WARREN of Scarborough, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: BAILEY of York. (3-19) Bill "An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax" (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1303)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CRAY of Palmyra, DAVIS of East Machias, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HALL of Wilton, HEPLER of Woolwich, LANDRY of Farmington, STROUT of Harrington, THORNE of Carmel. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Bill "An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Allow Firefighters to Have Increased Lighting on Their Personal Vehicles" (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1296)
Sponsored by Representative NESS of Fryeburg. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GUERRETTE of Caribou, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MASON of Lisbon, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, NEWMAN of Belgrade, WHITE of Guilford. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-21) Bill "An Act to Limit the Requirements Regarding Leadership Political Action Committees and to Promote Clean Election Transparency" (H.P. 840) (L.D. 1327)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. (3-22) Bill "An Act to Allow Delivery of Maine Craft Beer" (H.P. 842) (L.D. 1329)
Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act to End Chronic Homelessness by Creating the Housing First Fund" (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1293)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, GERE of Kennebunkport, MORRIS of Turner, RANA of Bangor, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, PIERCE of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-24) Bill "An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Land Use Regulations and Short-term Rentals" (H.P. 819) (L.D. 1294)
Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport.
Joint Select Committee on HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-25) Representative PERRY for the Administrator of the unorganized territory pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1604 asks leave to report that the accompanying Bill "An Act to Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services to Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2023-24" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 833) (L.D. 1308)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 817) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ADAMS of Lebanon, ALBERT of Madawaska, ANDREWS of Paris, ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, ARDELL of Monticello, ARFORD of Brunswick, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BAGSHAW of Windham, BELL of Yarmouth, BLIER of Buxton, BOYER of Poland, BOYLE of Gorham, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRENNAN of Portland, BRIDGEO of Augusta, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARLOW of Buxton, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, COLLINGS of Portland, COPELAND of Saco, COSTAIN of Plymouth, CRAFTS of Newcastle, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CRAY of Palmyra, CROCKETT of Portland, CYRWAY of Albion, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DAVIS of East Machias, DHALAC of South Portland, DILL of Old Town, DODGE of Belfast, DOUDERA of Camden, DRINKWATER of Milford, DUCHARME of Madison, EATON of Deer Isle, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FAY of Raymond, FOSTER of Dexter, FREDERICKS of Sanford, GALLETTA of Durham, GATTINE of Westbrook, GEIGER of Rockland, GERE of Kennebunkport, GIFFORD of Lincoln, GOLEK of Harpswell, GRAHAM of North Yarmouth, GRIFFIN of Levant, GUERRETTE of Caribou, HAGGAN of Hampden, HALL of Wilton, HASENFUS of Readfield, HENDERSON of Rumford, HEPLER of Woolwich, HOBBS of Wells, HYMES of Waldo, JACKSON of Oxford, JAUCH of Topsham, JAVNER of Chester, KESSLER of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, LAJOIE of Lewiston, LANDRY of Farmington, LANIGAN of Sanford, LaROCHELLE of Augusta, LAVIGNE of Berwick, LEE of Auburn, LEMELIN of Chelsea, LOOKNER of Portland, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, MADIGAN of Waterville, MALON of Biddeford, MASON of Lisbon, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MATHIESON of Kittery, MATLACK of St. George, MEYER of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, MONTELL of Gardiner, MOONEN of Portland, MORIARTY of Cumberland, MORRIS of Turner, MURPHY of Scarborough, NESS of Fryeburg, NEWMAN of Belgrade, NUTTING of Oakland, O'CONNELL of Brewer, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, PARRY of Arundel, PAULHUS of Bath, PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Calais, PERRY of Bangor, PLUECKER of Warren, POIRIER of Skowhegan, POLEWARCZYK of Wiscasset, POMERLEAU of Standish, PRINGLE of Windham, QUINT of Hodgdon, RANA of Bangor, RECKITT of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook, RISEMAN of Harrison, ROBERTS of South Berwick, ROEDER of Bangor, RUNTE of York, RUSSELL of Verona Island, SACHS of Freeport, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAMPSON of Alfred, SARGENT of York, SAYRE of Kennebunk, SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico, SHAGOURY of Hallowell, SHAW of Auburn, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, SKOLD of Portland, SOBOLESKI of Phillips, STOVER of Boothbay, STROUT of Harrington, SUPICA of Bangor, SWALLOW of Houlton, Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham, THERIAULT of Fort Kent, THORNE of Carmel, WALKER of Naples, WARREN of Scarborough, WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, WOOD of Greene, WOODSOME of Waterboro, WORTH of Ellsworth, ZAGER of Portland, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BAILEY of York, BALDACCI of Penobscot, BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, DUSON of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, GROHOSKI of Hancock, GUERIN of Penobscot, HARRINGTON of York, HICKMAN of Kennebec, INGWERSEN of York, President JACKSON of Aroostook, KEIM of Oxford, LaFOUNTAIN of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of Cumberland, LYFORD of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington, NANGLE of Cumberland, PIERCE of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, RAFFERTY of York, RENY of Lincoln, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STEWART of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, TIPPING of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2023 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH
WHEREAS,social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and
WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead the nation's struggle for social justice andcontinue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social problems that plague the State; and
WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children's rights to a safe environment and a good education;and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights;and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, rules and policies;and
WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and
WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their families after their service; and
WHEREAS, social workers strive to improve access to mental health treatment and health care services in order to save lives; and
WHEREAS, social workers effect change and put the ideals of citizenship into action every day through legislative, regulatory and social policy efforts; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty‑first Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize March 2023 as Social Work Month; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the University of Maine, Orono, School of Social Work; theUniversity of Maine, Presque Isle, College of Professional Programs and Education, Social Work; the University of Southern Maine, School of Social Work; the University of NewEngland, School of Social Work; Saint Joseph's College, Social Work program; and the National Association of Social Workers, Maine Chapter.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative LAJOIE of Lewiston, the following House Order: (H.O. 14)
ORDERED, that Representative Danny Edward Costain of Plymouth be excused Mar 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Daniel J. Hobbs of Wells be excused Mar 7 and 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Rebecca L. Jauch of Topsham be excused Mar 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Kelly Noonan Murphy of Scarborough be excused Mar 9 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chad Richard Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft be excused Mar 21 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Morgan J. Rielly of Westbrook be excused Feb 28 for personal reasons and Mar 7 and 9 for legislative business reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Chocolats Passion, of Portland, owned by Catherine Wiersema, which won two Silver Medals with their Miso Sesame and Pistachio Raspberry confections at the Academy of Chocolate Filled Confections 2022 Competition held in London, England, the platinum standard of chocolate competitions. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) the Skowhegan Area High School Field Hockey Team, which won the 2022 Class A State Championship. Members of the team include Norie Tibbetts, Samantha Thebarge, Callaway LePage, Riley Enright, Kate Kelso, Paige Gilbert, Lanie Vanadestine, Jackie Dodge, Emmah Corson, Nyah Gunst, Masyn Atwood, Laney LeBlanc, Layla Conway, Jayla Gentry, Savanna Michaud, Gemma Kennedy, Kaylee Bruce, Julia Fitzgerald, Sydalia Savage, Elli Quinn, Lucia Siren, Michela Provost, Sophie Noyes, Katriel Garcia, Aubrey Obert, Kally Price, Marley Dore and Grace Mayo; scorekeeper James Alberico; filmer Leanna Lemieux; assistant coaches Tammie Veinotte, Fawn Haynie, Kim Leo, Elizabeth York and Megan Smith; and head coach Paula Doughty. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-3) the Lawrence High School Girls Basketball Team, of Fairfield, which won the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) the Old Orchard Beach High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class C State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) the Old Orchard Beach High School Eight-Man Football Team, which won the 2022 State Small School Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-6) Elise MacNair, of Old Orchard Beach, a student at Old Orchard Beach High School and a member of the girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-7) Landen Johnson, of Old Orchard Beach, a student at Old Orchard Beach High School and a member of the boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-8) Matt Regan, of Saco, Old Orchard Beach High School Boys Basketball Coach, who was named the Class C South Boys Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-9) Dean Plante, of Old Orchard Beach, Old Orchard Beach High School Girls Basketball Coach, who was named the Class C Girls Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-10) the Ellsworth High School Girls Basketball Team, which won the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 289)
(5-11) the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Girls Basketball Team, of South Paris, which won the Class AA State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-12) Jed Gilpatrick, of Brewer, a student at Brewer High School, who was named the Class B North Boys Ice Hockey Coaches Association Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 198) Presented by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
In Memory of: (5-13) Raymond Ludger Tetreault, of Harpswell. Mr. Tetreault worked at the family business, Tetreault's Market, in Brunswick before working at Bowdoin College and Shaw's Supermarket. He and his wife of 60 years, Violet, later started their own family business, The Vegetable Corner, in Harpswell. He was a parishioner of All Saints Parish. Mr. Tetreault will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 88) Presented by Representative GOLEK of Harpswell. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-1) Representative MOONEN for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Remote Participation" (H.P. 837) (L.D. 1322)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 24) (L.D. 32) Bill "An Act to Update the Maine State Grant Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (H.P. 265) (L.D. 432) Bill "An Act to Clarify MaineCare Program Requirements Regarding Certain High-risk Health Care Providers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (H.P. 12) (L.D. 8) Bill "An Act to Increase Support for the Modernization of the Board of Pesticides Control by Increasing the Annual Pesticide Registration Fee" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-7) (7-4) (H.P. 241) (L.D. 390) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 25: Standards for Placing Wood into Stream Channels to Enhance Cold Water Fisheries Habitat, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-8)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act to Authorize the Deorganization of Drew Plantation (S.P. 41) (L.D. 49)
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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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Remove the Requirement for Wild Blueberry Transportation Permits (H.P. 183) (L.D. 285)
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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Acts (10-3) An Act to Allow the Commissioner of Transportation to Reduce Speed Limits at Construction Sites with Input from Municipalities and Utilities (S.P. 23) (L.D. 31) (10-4) An Act to Clarify Coverage for Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Under the State Employer Group Health Plan (S.P. 169) (L.D. 362)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-5) Resolve, to Name a Bridge in the Town of Canaan After Staff Sergeant Richard Gerald Salsbury (S.P. 152) (L.D. 331)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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. 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.
2. Joint Order, Directing the Joint Select Committee on Housing to Study the Foreclosure Process in the State (H.P. 372)
TABLED - February 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. PENDING - PASSAGE.
3. Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Taxpayers by Requiring a Person to Be a United States Citizen to Receive General Assistance Benefits and to Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws" (H.P. 437) (L.D. 668)
(Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested) TABLED - February 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. PENDING - REFERENCE.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Scott Graffam, of Norway (HLS 81)
TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MILLETT of Waterford. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Jacqueline M. Labbe, of Minot (HLS 82)
TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. PENDING - ADOPTION.
6. Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study the Operations of the Maine Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1067)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. TABLED - March 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
7. JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (S.P. 461)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ADOPTION.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Repeal the Law Regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program" (H.P. 227) (L.D. 376)
TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 21, 2023
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program" (S.P. 522) (L.D. 1285)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Invest in Maine's Fire Service Training Facilities" (S.P. 517) (L.D. 1280) (1-3) Bill "An Act to End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program" (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1290)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Resolve, to Reestablish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 520) (L.D. 1283) (1-5) Bill "An Act to Require Personal Finance to be Taught as a Separate Course to Obtain a High School Diploma" (S.P. 521) (L.D. 1284) (1-6) Bill "An Act to Require Instruction in Schools on Substance Abuse Prevention and Administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride" (S.P. 533) (L.D. 1315)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act to Streamline Income Verification Requests for Income Supplementation and Assistance Programs" (S.P. 519) (L.D. 1282) (1-8) Bill "An Act to Establish an Appeal Process for Child Care Providers" (S.P. 524) (L.D. 1287) (1-9) Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Promote the Integration of Human Health and Environmental Health (S.P. 536) (L.D. 1317) (1-10) Bill "An Act to Address Income Disparity in Health Care by Limiting the Compensation of Hospital Executives" (S.P. 540) (L.D. 1321)
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 Exempt Certain Boat Operators from Having to Become Maine Guides" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 538) (L.D. 1319)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-12) Bill "An Act to Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits" (S.P. 518) (L.D. 1281) (1-13) Resolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1286) (1-14) Bill "An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Provide for Statewide and Equitable Access to Experiential Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education" (S.P. 528) (L.D. 1291) (1-15) Resolve, Directing the Maine Technology Institute to Review Targeted Technology Sectors and Industry Clusters (S.P. 537) (L.D. 1318)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-16) Bill "An Act to Strengthen Maine's Child Protection Laws by Limiting Contact with Violent Offenders" (S.P. 516) (L.D. 1279) (1-17) Bill "An Act to Limit the Immunity of Charitable Organizations" (S.P. 530) (L.D. 1312)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-18) Bill "An Act to Establish a Minimum Salary for Educational Specialists, Educational Technicians and School Teaching Professionals" (S.P. 532) (L.D. 1314)
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-19) Bill "An Act to Require Auditing for Work Search Requirements of Claimants of Unemployment Compensation" (S.P. 534) (L.D. 1316)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-20) Bill "An Act to Amend the Tax Credit for Major Business Headquarters Expansions Regarding Employees' Location and Time of Hire for Purposes of the Credit" (S.P. 531) (L.D. 1313)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-21) Bill "An Act to Create a 2-year Motor Vehicle Registration" (S.P. 525) (L.D. 1288)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-22) Bill "An Act to Increase the Prize Limits Allowed for Raffles" (S.P. 529) (L.D. 1292) (1-23) Bill "An Act to Improve Signature Requirements for Candidates by Allowing Unenrolled Voters to Sign Petitions for Party Candidates" (S.P. 539) (L.D. 1320)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-24) Bill "An Act to Facilitate Property Redevelopment and Encourage Affordable Housing by Allowing the Conveyance of Unfinished Commercial Condominium Units" (S.P. 526) (L.D. 1289)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 535)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 28, 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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