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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 24th Legislative Day Thursday, March 21, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Major Earl E. Weigelt, Maine Army National Guard, Winslow.
Colors presented by The Maine National Guard Joint Honor Guard.
National Anthem by Technical Sergeant Joel Crowley, Maine Air National Guard, Windham.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, William D. Clark, M.D., Brunswick.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 19, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence and To Support Survivors" (S.P. 357) (L.D. 1171)
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Family First Employer Program" (S.P. 311) (L.D. 1051)
Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy" (S.P. 79) (L.D. 267)
Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESREAD and ACCEPTED in the House on March 14, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with that Body having INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (4) OUGHT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing the Licensing of Paramedics" (H.P. 897) (L.D. 1236)
REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in the House on March 14, 2019.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (H.P. 754)
READ and ADOPTED in the House on February 26, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Joint Resolution and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 123)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 21, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Pierce of Falmouth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 503 An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Maine Bicentennial Commission
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Labor and Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Herbig of Waldo, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 69 An Act To Provide Economic Security to Maine Families through the Creation of a Paid Family Medical Leave System
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Labor and Housing has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Sylvester of Portland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 567 An Act To Create a Universal Basic Income
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 124)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 21, 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 Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 556 An Act To Protect Animals in Unattended Vehicles L.D. 620 An Act Regarding Licensing of Land-based Aquaculture Facilities L.D. 782 An Act Relating to Animals in Pulling Events Health and Human Services L.D. 129 An Act To Protect a Child from Misuse of Identity L.D. 222 An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures L.D. 238 An Act To Increase the Minimum Area of Usable Space per Child Required in the Outdoor Area of a Child Care Center L.D. 363 An Act To Protect Residents of Assisted Living Facilities Taxation L.D. 448 An Act Repealing Tax Lien Foreclosure Requirements
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 201)
MAINE SENATE 129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 19, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Bill "An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery" (H.P. 117) (L.D. 135) in non-concurrence.
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 To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Establish a Maine County Correctional Facilities Revolving Construction and Improvement Fund" (H.P. 961) (L.D. 1333)
Sponsored by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, HANLEY of Pittston, RILEY of Jay, VEROW of Brewer, WHITE of Waterville. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Revise the Good Time Laws To Improve Public Safety" (H.P. 974) (L.D. 1346)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, MAREAN of Hollis, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of South Portland, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, ROSEN of Hancock. (3-3) Bill "An Act To Prevent Law Enforcement Officers from Using Their Authority To Extract Sexual Favors" (H.P. 996) (L.D. 1375)
Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DODGE of Belfast, FECTEAU of Augusta, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'NEIL of Saco, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Protect Teachers from Unfair Evaluations" (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1338)
Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BRYANT of Windham, CARDONE of Bangor, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, MARTIN of Sinclair. (3-5) Bill "An Act To Provide Flexibility for Efficient and Effective Management of School Management and Leadership Centers" (H.P. 969) (L.D. 1341)
Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, PERRY of Bangor, SCHNECK of Bangor. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Improve Health Education and Physical Education in Schools" (H.P. 971) (L.D. 1343)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. (3-7) Bill "An Act To Improve Nutrition in Maine Schools" (H.P. 972) (L.D. 1344)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. (3-8) Bill "An Act To Promote High-quality After-school Programs in Public Schools" (H.P. 975) (L.D. 1347)
Sponsored by Representative BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, PIERCE of Falmouth, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook. (3-9) Bill "An Act To Create an Additional Pathway To Certify Industrial Arts Teachers To Foster Career and Technical Subjects in Maine Schools" (H.P. 991) (L.D. 1369)
Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MAREAN of Hollis, ORDWAY of Standish, SAMPSON of Alfred, ZEIGLER of Montville. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-10) Bill "An Act Regarding Energy Transmission Corridors" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 985) (L.D. 1363)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, KESCHL of Belgrade, KESSLER of South Portland, RILEY of Jay, Senators: MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York. (3-11) Bill "An Act Regarding Net Neutrality and Internet Policy" (H.P. 986) (L.D. 1364)
Sponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DOUDERA of Camden, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, Senators: MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-12) Resolve, Directing the Governor To Renominate Penobscot Bay for Inclusion in the United States Environmental Protection Agency National Estuary Program (H.P. 964) (L.D. 1336)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, MATLACK of St. George, PLUECKER of Warren. (3-13) Bill "An Act To Further the Public Interest in All Maine Waters" (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1358)
Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, MEYER of Eliot, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TIPPING of Orono, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CHENETTE of York. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-14) Bill "An Act To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Program within the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1337)
Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUNPHY of Old Town, HYMANSON of York, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville. (3-15) Resolve, To Expand Eligibility for Presumptive Eligibility Determinations by Hospitals (H.P. 982) (L.D. 1360)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Fund Opioid Treatment by Establishing an Excise Tax on Manufacturers of Opioids" (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1362)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, GATTINE of Westbrook, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PERRY of Calais, TIPPING of Orono, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-17) Resolve, To Reduce MaineCare Spending through Targeted Nutrition Interventions (H.P. 994) (L.D. 1373)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. (3-18) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act" (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1374)
Sponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York. Cosponsored by Representatives: PERRY of Calais, RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: DILL of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-19) Bill "An Act To Create a Licensing Board and Licensure Requirements for Intentional Peer Support Specialists" (H.P. 977) (L.D. 1349)
Sponsored by Representative HANDY of Lewiston. (3-20) Bill "An Act Regarding Health Care Providers and Patient Trust" (H.P. 983) (L.D. 1361)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: FOLEY of Biddeford, JORGENSEN of Portland, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-21) Bill "An Act To Rename the Maine International Trade Center the Maine Trade Center and To Establish within the Center International and Domestic Export Branches" (H.P. 962) (L.D. 1334)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, CROCKETT of Portland, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DENK of Kennebunk, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, PERRY of Bangor. (3-22) Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute" (H.P. 970) (L.D. 1342)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. (3-23) Bill "An Act To Require Postsecondary Institutions To Meet the Expected Family Contribution without Additional Loan Burdens for Students" (H.P. 990) (L.D. 1368)
Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Augusta, HANDY of Lewiston, O'NEIL of Saco, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: HERBIG of Waldo. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-24) Bill "An Act To Require Information Regarding Implied Warranties When Offering an Extended Warranty at the Point of Sale" (H.P. 988) (L.D. 1366)
Sponsored by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, FAY of Raymond, SKOLFIELD of Weld, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-25) Bill "An Act To Recalculate Retirement Benefits for Certain State Employees Adversely Affected by Merit Pay Freezes" (H.P. 967) (L.D. 1339)
Sponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of Portland, KESCHL of Belgrade, MILLETT of Waterford, WADSWORTH of Hiram. (3-26) Bill "An Act To Ensure a Fair Workweek" (H.P. 973) (L.D. 1345)
Sponsored by Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SHEATS of Auburn, TEPLER of Topsham. (3-27) Bill "An Act Regarding Local Workforce Development Boards" (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1359)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-28) Bill "An Act To Require Criminal History Record Checks for All Prospective and Current Staff Members of the Office of the State Auditor" (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1340)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin. Submitted by the Office of the State Auditor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-29) Bill "An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Place Official Business Directional Signs at Certain Intersections" (H.P. 963) (L.D. 1335)
Sponsored by Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Preserve and Protect the State's Rail Corridors" (H.P. 989) (L.D. 1367)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, MARTIN of Greene, PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn, TERRY of Gorham, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-31) Bill "An Act To Authorize Sports Wagering" (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1348)
Sponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, HARNETT of Gardiner, MAREAN of Hollis, MARTIN of Sinclair, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, RISEMAN of Harrison, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. (3-32) Bill "An Act Regarding State Licensure for the Sale of Spirits for Off-premises Consumption" (H.P. 979) (L.D. 1357)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. (3-33) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for the Election of the Governor by Majority Vote (H.P. 987) (L.D. 1365)
Sponsored by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FARNSWORTH of Portland, KESSLER of South Portland, VEROW of Brewer. (3-34) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Ensure That Voting Rights Belong Only to Citizens in Municipal or Other Local Elections (H.P. 993) (L.D. 1372)
Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Representative: STANLEY of Medway.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-35) Representative HYMANSON for the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 40: Home Health Services, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1356)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 992) (Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, KINNEY of Knox, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MEYER of Eliot, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, President JACKSON of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MULTIFACETED AGRICULTURE OF MAINE
WHEREAS, recent statistics show that farming in Maine has grown, that Maine continues to lead the New England states with 8,174 farms and that the value of Maine's crops and livestock has grown 24% since the last census of agriculture;and
WHEREAS, Maine's agricultural enterprises provide more than $764,000,000 through the sale of farm products and contribute more than $2,000,000,000 annually to the State's economy, and Maine agricultural products are increasingly available locally in farmers' markets, schools and institutions; and
WHEREAS, Maine farmers are the stewards of 1,450,000 acres of land, a vital resource in maintaining Maine's rural economy; and
WHEREAS, Maine is first in the world in the production of wild blueberries, a world leader in the production of brown eggs, first in New England in the production of food, first in New England in the value of aquaculture sales, second in New England in milk and livestock production, third in the Nation in the production of maple syrup and eighth in the Nation in the production of fall potatoes, is the fastest-growing artisanal cheese-producing state in the Nation and is the only state involved in the commercial production of fiddleheads; and
WHEREAS, agriculture has always been a part of Maine's prosperity, maintaining much of Maine's scenic open space, providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the character of Maine's rural communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to recognize Maine's agricultural community and its contribution to the betterment of our State, to pledge our support and encouragement and to urge the youth of Maine to pursue the growing opportunities for careers in today's technologically advanced agriculture industry; and be it further
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, as a token of the esteem in which those in this vital field are held.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 19)
ORDERED, that Representative Kathleen R. J. Dillingham of Oxford be excused February 19 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard M. Cebra of Naples be excused February 28 for personal reasons, and March 5, 7, 12 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Justin Fecteau of Augusta be excused March 12 and 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peter A. Lyford of Eddington be excused March 12 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chloe S. Maxmin of Nobleboro be excused March 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David Harold McCrea of Fort Fairfield be excused February 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Teresa S. Pierce of Falmouth be excused March 14 for personal reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Robert Henry Bishop Cox, of Chesterville, to whom the Town of Chesterville has dedicated its Town Report for his years of dedicated service to the town. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-2) the Second Congregational Church, of Warren, which celebrated its 191st Anniversary on February 28, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 135)
(5-3) Kathryn Hopkins, of Norridgewock, who is being inducted into the Maple Hall of Fame at the International Maple Museum Centre by the North American Maple Syrup Council. Ms. Hopkins is only the second person from Maine to be so inducted. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-4) Alicia Lawrence, of Cape Elizabeth, a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School, who has been named a Distinguished Finalist for 2019 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
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(5-5) Lydia Gilman, of China, a junior at Erskine Academy, who won first prize at the 2019 Maine's Got Talent Competition singing "If I Ain't Got You Babe." We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 139) Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
(5-6) the Brunswick Town Commons, which was established in 1719 as 1,000 acres of common land by the Pejepscot Proprietors and which was crucial in shaping the community of Brunswick as well as Bowdoin College and First Parish Church. The commons was one of the first public lands established in Maine and an early example of community planning in the State and nation and remains a window to the past, a popular recreation destination and a living laboratory. We extend our congratulations and best wishes on the 300th Anniversary of the Brunswick Town Commons;
(HLS 140) Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
(5-7) Mikayla Reynolds, of North Vassalboro, who has received a Hardy Girls Healthy Women Girls Rock! Community Organizer of the Year Award for seeing the importance of a united community and working to make it happen. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 141) Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
(5-8) Chad Johnston, of Lyman, who retired as Deputy Chief of Goodwin's Mills Fire-Rescue after over 30 years of service. Mr. Johnston is receiving the department's Medal of Merit for his service to the towns of Dayton and Lyman as a firefighter, emergency medical technician, fire officer and deputy chief from October 1987 to June 2018. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 142) Presented by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro.
(5-9) the Honorable Roger Reed, of Hermon, Representative of District 103 in the Maine House of Representatives, who has received the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches Bob Brown Contributor Award for his long, successful career as a basketball coach for the youth of the Bangor area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 143) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
(5-10) the Honorable Sawin Millett, of Waterford, Representative of District 71 in the Maine House of Representatives, who is receiving the Maine Development Foundation 2018 Kenneth M. Curtis Award, which recognizes the efforts of Leadership Maine Alumni who have given selflessly of themselves and demonstrated exceptional leadership in achieving extraordinary things for Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 144) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
(5-11) John Rives Crumpton, Jr., of Oxford, to whom the Town of Oxford has dedicated its Town Report for his service to the Nation and his community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 145) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
(5-12) Sharon Matthews, of Otisfield, to whom the Town of Otisfield is dedicating its Town Report for her long service to the town, including as Clerk, Tax Collector, Treasurer and Registrar of Voters. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 146) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford.
(5-13) Jacob Bernard, of Mechanic Falls, a senior at Poland Regional 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 147) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-14) Todd's Salsa, of Glenburn, whose Maple Salsa, Ghost Pepper Salsa and Inner Beauty Hot Sauce won first place in their respective categories at the 2019 World Hot Sauce Awards in Louisiana. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 148) Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
(5-15) Galaxie Salsa Company, of Buxton, whose Red Roof Hot and Pin-up Pineapple won second place in their respective categories at the 2019 World Hot Sauce Awards in Louisiana. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 149) Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox. Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-16) the Schenck High School Boys Basketball Team, of East Millinocket, which won the Class D North Championship. Members of the team include players Austin DeRoos, Bryce Pennell, Ethan Pelkey, Travis Thompson, Andrew Goulas, Colby Hannan, Mason Smith, Isaac Adams, Keegan Cottle, Regan Currie, Tyrone Davis, Ryker Ladd, Jesse Stanley, Jonathan Blaisdell and Kaden Hannan;managers Jada Kimball and Austyn Fox; assistant coach Kevin Giberson, and coach Darrick Thompson. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 152) Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-17) Captain Mowatt's, of Portland, whose Canceaux Sauce, Jolly Roger and Cololoco won first place in their respective categories at the 2019 World Hot Sauce Awards in Louisiana. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 153) Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox. 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, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
In Memory of: (5-18) Paul Romanelli, of Houlton, a longtime local physician. Dr. Romanelli moved to Houlton in 1976, where he maintained a private practice in internal medicine while also treating patients at a weekly oncology clinic. He served as Director of Medical Affairs at Houlton Regional Hospital for more than 25 years. Dr. Romanelli was also active in his community and was on the Houlton Town Council for 13 years, serving as chairman and advocating for the preservation of Houlton's history while also exploring possibilities for new business and development. He was a member of several local boards as well as the Elks Lodge, Monument Lodge No. 96, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Knights Templar St. Aldemar Commandery No. 17 and the Anah Temple Shrine. Dr. Romanelli will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 49 years, Carlene, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(SLS 138)
(5-19) Carol A. Fogg, of Raymond Pond and Punta Gorda, Florida. Mrs. Fogg was a deacon of the East Raymond Chapel and the Alligator Park Chapel. She worked for many years in the banking industry and alongside her husband of 54 years, Robert, in their business, Lakes Region Property Management Company. She was a past member of Eastern Star in Ellsworth and was involved with the Age-Friendly Raymond program. She was very involved in missionary work in Florida working with literacy programs and shoebox Christmas packages for the Immokalee Migrant Workers Program. She organized, prepared and presented the annual Remembrance Celebration at Alligator Park and participated in various care package programs to support our soldiers overseas. Mrs. Fogg will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 150) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative AUSTIN of Gray.
(5-20) Guyula B. Thompson, of Beals. Mrs. Thompson studied at the Baxter School for the Deaf for a number of years before returning to Beals and becoming actively engaged in the island's activities. She was a member of the Beals Advent Christian Church. Mrs. Thompson will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(HLS 151) Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-26) on Bill "An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling" (H.P. 169) (L.D. 206) 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 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-22) on Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program (H.P. 197) (L.D. 234) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco Specialty Stores" (H.P. 269) (L.D. 343) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-23) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals" (H.P. 172) (L.D. 209) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-28) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ 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. 72) (L.D. 260) Bill "An Act To Permit Disability Insurance To Be Offered through the Surplus Lines Market" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-7) (7-2) (S.P. 113) (L.D. 435) Bill "An Act To Provide for the 2019 and 2020 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-8) (7-3) (S.P. 155) (L.D. 490) Bill "An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Change the Opening Dates of Trapping Seasons Based on Weather Conditions" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-9) (7-4) (H.P. 941) (L.D. 1298) Bill "An Act To Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (H.P. 6) (L.D. 5) Bill "An Act To Require Notification of Proposed Rate Increases for Long-term Care Policies" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-25) (7-6) (H.P. 155) (L.D. 192) Bill "An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-21) (7-7) (H.P. 276) (L.D. 350) Bill "An Act To Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-24) (7-8) (H.P. 377) (L.D. 520) Bill "An Act To Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-27)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Reinstate the Income Tax Deduction for Contributions to College Savings Accounts (S.P. 24) (L.D. 71) (10-2) An Act To Ensure Responsible Operation of Political Action Committees (S.P. 68) (L.D. 256)
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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Recognize Employee Background Checks Conducted for Out-of-state Schools Eligible for Maine Tuition Assistance" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 297) (L.D. 388)
TABLED - March 7, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of John Menario, of Yarmouth (SLS 78)
TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative CROCKETT of Portland. PENDING - ADOPTION.
6. Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 284) (L.D. 994)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY. TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
7. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-11) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State" (H.P. 144) (L.D. 181)
TABLED - March 14, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
8. Bill "An Act Regarding the Confidentiality of Investigations by the Bureau of Forestry" (H.P. 944) (L.D. 1301)
(Committee on JUDICIARY suggested) TABLED - March 19, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BAILEY of Saco. PENDING - REFERENCE.
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1. Bill "An Act To Clarify the Scope of Practice of Certain Licensed Professionals Regarding Conversion Therapy" (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1296)
- In House, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. HELD at the Request of Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 424)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 10:00 in the Morning.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Allow for the Recovery and Redistribution of Food in Public Schools" (S.P. 419) (L.D. 1351) (1-2) Bill "An Act To Address Violent Behavior in the Classroom" (S.P. 425) (L.D. 1370)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels by Cable System Operators" (S.P. 426) (L.D. 1371)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Establish Transparency in Primary Health Care Spending" (S.P. 421) (L.D. 1353)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Provide for Consistency Regarding Persons Authorized To Conduct Examinations for Involuntary Hospitalization and Guardianship" (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1352)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Penalties for State and Teacher Retirees Who Return to Employment" (S.P. 422) (L.D. 1354) (1-7) Bill "An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Civilian Employees Who Work for the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Computer Crimes Unit" (S.P. 423) (L.D. 1355)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Clarify That Food, Food Additives and Food Products Containing Hemp-derived Cannabidiol Produced and Sold within the State Are Not Adulterated and To Match the State's Definition of "Hemp" to the Definition in Federal Law (H.P. 459) (L.D. 630)
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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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws (H.P. 941) (L.D. 1298)
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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