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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 17th Legislative Day Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor, Beth Israel Congregation, Bath.
National Anthem by Bonny Eagle High School Chorus, Standish.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Barbara Moss, D.O., Manchester.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 21, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Car Seats" (S.P. 44) (L.D. 157)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 96)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF PROGRAM EVALUATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY 82 STATE HOUSE STATION, ROOM 107 CROSS BUILDING AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0082
February 12, 2019
Honorable Justin Chenette, Senate Chair Honorable Anne-Marie Mastraccio, House Chair Members of the Government Oversight Committee 82 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Troy D. Jackson, President of the Senate Members of the 129th Maine Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House Members of the 129th Maine House of Representatives 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Government Oversight Committee Members, Senators and Representatives:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §995(4), I respectfully submit the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) Annual Report on Activities and Performance for 2018. OPEGA's service to the Legislature as an independent, non-partisan resource is meant to support the important role of legislative oversight and to help improve the performance of State government. The staff of OPEGA and I continue to be committed to serving Maine's legislators and citizens as a trusted source of objective, credible information.
Sincerely,
S/Danielle D. Fox Director
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 97)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 26, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committee has voted unanimously to report the following bill out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 137 An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Encourage the Purchase and Sale of Locally Grown and Raised Crops and Products" (H.P. 726) (L.D. 971)
Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, KINNEY of Knox, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 723) (L.D. 968)
Sponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. (3-3) Bill "An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 724) (L.D. 969)
Sponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 742) (L.D. 1000)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, MILLETT of Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-5) Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 743) (L.D. 1001)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MILLETT of Waterford, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Stabilize County Corrections" (H.P. 728) (L.D. 973)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. (3-7) Bill "An Act To Amend the Penalties for Engaging in Prostitution" (H.P. 729) (L.D. 974)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Representative: COREY of Windham. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act To Provide Consistent Data Regarding Education Funding" (H.P. 734) (L.D. 979)
Sponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, KORNFIELD of Bangor, PIERCE of Falmouth, SAMPSON of Alfred. (3-9) Bill "An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards by Repealing Proficiency-based Diploma Standards" (H.P. 740) (L.D. 985)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta. Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester, MILLETT of Waterford, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEWART of Presque Isle. (3-10) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy (H.P. 752) (L.D. 1010)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, PIERCE of Falmouth, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act To Amend Provisions of the Maine Energy Cost Reduction Act Regarding Assessments on Ratepayers" (H.P. 735) (L.D. 980)
Sponsored by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DENK of Kennebunk, GRIGNON of Athens, HANLEY of Pittston, KESSLER of South Portland, WADSWORTH of Hiram. (3-12) Bill "An Act To Ensure Accurate Explanations of Electric Bills" (H.P. 745) (L.D. 1003)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, RILEY of Jay, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-13) Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Review and Update Its Report on Emissions from Marine Vessels (H.P. 730) (L.D. 975)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. (3-14) Bill "An Act To Exempt from Permit Requirements the Repair of Low-head Dams" (H.P. 738) (L.D. 983)
Sponsored by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BRENNAN of Portland, CAMPBELL of Orrington, COREY of Windham, DUNPHY of Old Town, MILLETT of Waterford, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Resolve, To Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services (H.P. 727) (L.D. 972)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children" (H.P. 731) (L.D. 976)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: DENK of Kennebunk, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, PIERCE of Falmouth, RECKITT of South Portland, ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick. (3-17) Bill "An Act To Implement the State's Recently Approved Request for a Section 1115 Demonstration for MaineCare" (H.P. 736) (L.D. 981)
Sponsored by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, COREY of Windham, KINNEY of Knox, ORDWAY of Standish, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEWART of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-18) Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program at Farmers' Markets (H.P. 737) (L.D. 982)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FOLEY of Biddeford, HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, TIPPING of Orono. (3-19) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Issues in Order To Return to the State Children Who Are Currently Housed in Residential Treatment Systems outside of the State and To Suspend Certain Contracts Related to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (H.P. 739) (L.D. 984)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRENNAN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERKINS of Oakland, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: MOORE of Washington, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-20) Bill "An Act To Expand Lead Inspections to Other Properties of the Owner of a Property Determined to Contain Lead" (H.P. 741) (L.D. 986)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston. (3-21) Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1005)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, JAVNER of Chester, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, STOVER of Boothbay, TUELL of East Machias. (3-22) Resolve, To Require the Development of Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities Based on Social Determinants (H.P. 748) (L.D. 1006)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MORALES of South Portland, PIERCE of Falmouth, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act To Expand and Enhance Maine's Behavioral Health Direct Care Workforce" (H.P. 749) (L.D. 1007)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville. (3-24) Bill "An Act To Provide Protections for Maine Patients Facing Step Therapy" (H.P. 751) (L.D. 1009)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, PIERCE of Falmouth, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, TEPLER of Topsham, Senators: FOLEY of York, ROSEN of Hancock, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes" (H.P. 733) (L.D. 978)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco. Cosponsored by Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, HARNETT of Gardiner, RECKITT of South Portland. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act To Include State Employee Stipends as Earnable Compensation" (H.P. 750) (L.D. 1008)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, SYLVESTER of Portland. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-27) Bill "An Act To Encourage Policies Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units under Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Requirements" (H.P. 725) (L.D. 970)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FAY of Raymond, KESCHL of Belgrade, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PERKINS of Oakland, STANLEY of Medway, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland. (3-28) Bill "An Act To Reduce Costs and Emissions by Increasing Telecommuting at State Agencies" (H.P. 746) (L.D. 1004)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development" (H.P. 732) (L.D. 977)
Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, LANDRY of Farmington, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STOVER of Boothbay, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-30) Bill "An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2019, June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 744) (L.D. 1002)
Sponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 753) (Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, MATLACK of St. George, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY
WHEREAS, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals 10 to 34 years of age; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, one person dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes, resulting in over 44,000 suicides each year;and
WHEREAS, suicide is the only leading cause of death in the United States that has increased every year for the past decade;and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that there are over 1.1 million suicide attempts each year; and
WHEREAS, over 90% of the people who die by suicide have a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition, which is often not recognized or treated; and
WHEREAS, suicide results in an estimated $51 billion in combined medical and work loss costs nationally; and
WHEREAS, the stigma associated with mental health conditions and suicidality works against suicide prevention by discouraging persons at risk for suicide from seeking life-saving help and further traumatizes survivors of suicide loss and survivors of suicide attempts; and
WHEREAS, suicide is a preventable national and state public health problem and suicide prevention must be a priority; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize February 26, 2019 as Suicide Prevention Day and to recognize the importance of the development and implementation of strategies to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention services.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Pete Bottomley, of Cape Elizabeth, who was inducted into the Maine Running Hall of Fame. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 89)
(5-2) Nicholas T. Collins, of Holden, a member of Scout Troop No. 44, 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 84) Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
(5-3) Main Street Skowhegan and the Town of Skowhegan, which set the new Guinness World Record for the most people moose calling simultaneously on June 9, 2018 at the Skowhegan Moose Festival. One thousand and fifty-four people participated in the attempt, led by Registered Maine Guide Roger Lambert. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 85) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-4) Paul Bowen, of Penobscot, who is retiring as Selectman for the town after 25 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 86) Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-5) the Gardiner Area High School Varsity Field Hockey Team, which won the Class B State Championship. Members of the team include Sada Chaisson, Haley Brann, Madelin Walker, Meagan Ladner, Sarah Foust, Aimee Adams, Jazmin Clary, Kristen Ladner, Maddie Farnham, Piper Lavoie, Leah Pushard, Olivia Tyler, Amanda Cameron, Maggie Bell, Jillian Bisson, Lindsey Bell, Willow Lavoie, Lani Porter, Trinity Marshall, Kassidy Collins, Alyssa Gould and Grace Deering; assistant coach Kristen Collins; and varsity coach Sharon Gallant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 87) Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
(5-6) Matthew Brown, of Clinton, a senior at Lawrence High School, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 88) Presented by Representative STROM of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
(5-7) Bernard D. Rackliffe, Sr., of Weld, to whom the Town of Weld has dedicated its Town Report for his service to the town and the people of the area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 89) Presented by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-8) the late Catherine "Kati" Sutton, of Waterville and Belgrade, who was memorialized by the Town of Belgrade in its Town Report for her contributions to the community;
(HLS 90) Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-9) the Reverend Darwin G. Vail, of Gray, who is retiring as Pastor of Bible Believing Baptist Church in Gray after over 37 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 93) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative DENNO of Cumberland.
In Memory of: (5-10) the Honorable Susan Jacques Pines, of Palo Alto, California and Limestone. Mrs. Pines was a nurse who helped her husband, Dr. Philip Pines, with his medical practice in Limestone. She was active in civic affairs in Limestone and in Aroostook County. She was the first female member of the Limestone Rotary, and the first female state legislator elected from Limestone, serving in the Maine House of Representatives from 1981 to 1992. She was active with the Limestone Historical Society, the Girl Scouts, the Limestone Library and the Limestone Republican Committee. When Loring Air Force Base closed, she was a leader of the group planning for the future of Limestone and setting up the Loring Development Authority. She was an early supporter of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics and was instrumental in helping to set up Pines Health Services. She also served on the Board of Cary Medical Center from 1995 to 2000. Mrs. Pines will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 91) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
(5-11) Lee Holbrook LeRoy, of Portland. Mrs. LeRoy was a graduate of and a competitive swimmer at the University of Maine. She worked as an educational technician with Windham Middle School and was also a Portland Partnership coordinator. Mrs. LeRoy will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband, William, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 92) Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative JORGENSEN of Portland, Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Gross Metering" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 77) (L.D. 91) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Acceptance of Maine Clean Election Act Campaign Contributions on State Websites" (H.P. 12) (L.D. 11) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 109) (L.D. 127) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Maine Potato Board Districts" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Second Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the Second Day: (8-1) (H.P. 24) (L.D. 23) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions, a Major Substantive Rule of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices (EMERGENCY) (8-2) (H.P. 40) (L.D. 39) Resolve, To Designate a Bridge in Waterville as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Multiple-party Accounts with Financial Institutions (S.P. 54) (L.D. 242)
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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Resolves (10-2) Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Lincoln and the Town of Chester the Master Sergeant Gary Gordon Bridge (H.P. 8) (L.D. 7) (10-3) Resolve, Designating a Portion of Route 1 in Downeast Maine the Hannah and Rebecca Weston Trail (H.P. 18) (L.D. 17) (10-4) Resolve, Naming a Highway and Renaming a Bridge in the Town of Whiting (H.P. 33) (L.D. 32) (10-5) Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Main Street in the Town of Orono the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge (H.P. 163) (L.D. 200)
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. Bill "An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New State Residents To Strengthen the Workforce" (H.P. 468) (L.D. 647)
(Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested) TABLED - February 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - REFERENCE.
2. Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 855)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - February 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE.
3. Bill "An Act To Establish as a Priority the Interests of Maine Farmers, Growers and Food Producers" (H.P. 674) (L.D. 910)
(Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested) TABLED - February 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRYANT of Windham. PENDING - REFERENCE.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bob Bauman and Hollie Vanderzee, of Harpswell (HLS 76)
TABLED - February 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Gail Hart, of Harpswell (HLS 77)
TABLED - February 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
6. Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Adopt Stricter Building and Energy Code Standards Than the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 921)
(Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested) TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland. PENDING - REFERENCE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing The Row House, Inc., of Hallowell (HLS 79)
TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Resolve, To Extend the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to Calais (S.P. 282) (L.D. 992) (1-2) Resolve, To Require the Construction of a New District Headquarters Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent (S.P. 295) (L.D. 1016)
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 Attract and Retain Firefighters" (S.P. 293) (L.D. 1014)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Provide Autonomy for Health Care Providers To Practice Patient-centered Care by Amending the Laws Governing Medical Exemptions to Immunization Requirements" (S.P. 277) (L.D. 987) (1-5) Bill "An Act To Promote Social and Emotional Learning and Development for Young Children" (S.P. 287) (L.D. 997)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Landfilling of Municipal Solid Waste" (S.P. 278) (L.D. 988)
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 Expand Recovery Support Services Offered in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties and the Greater Bangor Region To Improve Access, Treatment and Recovery for Those Affected by Substance Use Disorder by Designating a Regional Peer-supported Recovery Center" (S.P. 283) (L.D. 993) (1-8) Bill "An Act To Provide Stable Funding and Support for Child Care Providers" (S.P. 291) (L.D. 1012)
Come 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 Establish a Special Handgun Hunting Season That Coincides with the Muzzle-loading Open Season on Deer" (S.P. 286) (L.D. 996)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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(1-10) Bill "An Act To Establish a Student Loan Bill of Rights To License and Regulate Student Loan Servicers" (S.P. 285) (L.D. 995)
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Resolve, To Expunge Criminal and Civil Records Related to Marijuana Activities Legalized by the Voters of Maine (S.P. 281) (L.D. 991) (1-12) Resolve, Requiring the Collection of Data on the Marriage of Minors (S.P. 288) (L.D. 998)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-13) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits of a Person Who Is Terminated from Employment for Being Under the Influence of Marijuana" (S.P. 292) (L.D. 1013) (1-14) Bill "An Act Regarding the Elimination of Highly Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace" (S.P. 296) (L.D. 1017)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-15) Bill "An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules" (S.P. 290) (L.D. 1011)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT and ordered printed.
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(1-16) Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws" (S.P. 279) (L.D. 989)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-17) Bill "An Act To Improve Transportation in Maine" (S.P. 280) (L.D. 990)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered printed.
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(1-18) Bill "An Act To Allow Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Stores To Share a Common Space" (S.P. 289) (L.D. 999) (1-19) Bill "An Act To Support Maine Craft Distillers" (S.P. 294) (L.D. 1015)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(4-1) On motion of Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 754)
JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the Maine State Housing Authority, also known as MaineHousing, was established as a quasi-public housing agency charged with expanding affordable housing opportunities for the State's low-income and moderate-income families and individuals;and
WHEREAS, MaineHousing has been helping Maine people own, rent, repair and heat their homes since 1969; and
WHEREAS, MaineHousing has financed 54,851 first-time homebuyer mortgages and 323 affordable apartment projects with a total of 10,697 units; and
WHEREAS, MaineHousing has helped 23,038 low-income families and seniors afford their rents, weatherized 15,292 homes, served an average of over 42,000 households a year with fuel assistance benefits, helped shelter the homeless and provided needed repairs to many thousands of homes, addressing problems of radon, arsenic, accessibility, lead paint and general disrepair; and
WHEREAS, through prudent investment, MaineHousing has grown to become a $1.8 billion public purpose financial institution with its bonds rated AA+, thanks to the support of a wide network of partners including Maine's financial institutions, real estate agents, community action agencies, local homeless shelters, developers, apartment owners and managers, landlords and federal and state political leaders; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Maine State Housing Authority and its record of success in service to the people of Maine; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Maine State Housing Authority.
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