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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 33rd Legislative Day Thursday, April 25, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Rabbi Erica Asch, Temple Beth El, Augusta.
National Anthem by Mt. Jefferson Junior High School, Lee.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Patrick Connolly, M.D., Falmouth.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 23, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Improve the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit" (S.P. 352) (L.D. 1164)
Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New State Residents To Strengthen the Workforce" (H.P. 468) (L.D. 647)
REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS in the House on February 26, 2019.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Expand Incentives To Live and Work in Maine through a Tax Credit for Certain Student Loans" (H.P. 1113) (L.D. 1530)
REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS in the House on April 11, 2019.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners" (H.P. 404) (L.D. 560)
Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-77) in the House on April 11, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 154)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
April 22, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 129th Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Penobscot County Commissioners on April 9, 2019:
Peter Pray of Millinocket
The County asks that this nomination be considered to fill the vacant four-year term that began July 9, 2017. This position is scheduled to be filled by Penobscot County.
Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.
Sincerely,
S/Grant T. Pennoyer Executive Director
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 155)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
April 25, 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:"
Criminal Justice and Public Safety L.D. 223 An Act Regarding Community Service Sentencing L.D. 460 An Act Requiring the State To Reimburse Counties for All Costs Exceeding the Tax Assessment for Correctional Services L.D. 635 An Act Related to Community Reparations Boards L.D. 678 An Act Requiring the State To Fund 20.25 Percent of the Cost of County Jails L.D. 691 An Act Regarding County Jail Funding L.D. 755 An Act To Ensure Funding Sources for County Jails L.D. 925 An Act Requiring the Department of Corrections To Fully Fund County Jails for Individuals Sentenced to County Jails for More Than 6 Months and Individuals Held for Probation or Parole Violations L.D. 926 An Act To Protect Hospital Employees from Assault L.D. 1199 An Act To Protect the Safety of Health Care Workers L.D. 1321 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Limitation on County Jails Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1264 An Act Relating to Insurance Coverage for Screening Mammograms L.D. 1384 An Act Relating to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Licensure Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business L.D. 397 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal To License Building Contractors, Insulation Installers and Energy Auditors Labor and Housing L.D. 591 An Act To Create Flexibility in Affordable Housing Calculations L.D. 622 An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations L.D. 1041 An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining for Public Employees under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws L.D. 1251 An Act To Make Agricultural Workers and Other Workers Employees under the Wage and Hour Laws L.D. 1325 An Act To Allow Workplace Substance Use Testing for Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone and Oxymorphone Use at the Employer's Discretion L.D. 1345 An Act To Ensure a Fair Workweek Transportation L.D. 270 An Act To Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections in the State
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 309)
129TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
April 23, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
In accordance with 3 MRSA §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 129th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Dr. Jack L. Waterman of Waldoboro for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.
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 Criminal Procedure with Respect to Allowable Defenses" (H.P. 1175) (L.D. 1632)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, HOBBS of Wells, McLEAN of Gorham, MOONEN of Portland, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, RECKITT of South Portland. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Clean Energy Fund and To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Capitalize the Fund" (H.P. 1177) (L.D. 1634)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DOUDERA of Camden, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MATLACK of St. George, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. (3-3) Bill "An Act To Restore Local Ownership and Control of Maine's Power Delivery Systems" (H.P. 1181) (L.D. 1646)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KESSLER of South Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, MOORE of Washington, WOODSOME of York. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Clarify Conflict of Interest Requirements for the Board of Environmental Protection" (H.P. 1179) (L.D. 1644)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Resolve, To Ensure Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment (H.P. 1173) (L.D. 1630)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HYMANSON of York, JORGENSEN of Portland, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Experienced Primary Care Providers in Maine" (H.P. 1183) (L.D. 1648)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Representatives: PERRY of Calais, PRESCOTT of Waterboro, SWALLOW of Houlton, Senator: GRATWICK of Penobscot. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Create Affordable Workforce and Senior Housing and Preserve Affordable Rural Housing" (H.P. 1180) (L.D. 1645)
Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, MILLETT of Waterford, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, President JACKSON of Aroostook, MOORE of Washington. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act To Provide Tax Fairness to Maine's Middle Class and Working Families" (H.P. 1182) (L.D. 1647)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, MOONEN of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, TIPPING of Orono, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-9) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Early Voting, Voting by Absentee Ballot and Voting by Mail (H.P. 1174) (L.D. 1631)
Sponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DUNPHY of Old Town, EVANGELOS of Friendship, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, HEPLER of Woolwich, HICKMAN of Winthrop, MOONEN of Portland, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook. Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Legalize Keno and Historical Instant Racing" (H.P. 1176) (L.D. 1633)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CAMPBELL of Orrington, LANDRY of Farmington, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McDONALD of Stonington, PERRY of Bangor, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-11) Representative TIPPING 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 2019-20" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1178) (L.D. 1643)
Be REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 24)
ORDERED, that Representative John Andrews of Paris be excused April 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Philip A. Curtis of Madison be excused April 2 and 4 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Scott W. Cuddy of Winterport be excused April 11 and 16 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor be excused April 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Donald G. Marean of Hollis be excused April 18 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne C. Perry of Calais be excused April 16 for legislative business.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard A. Pickett of Dixfield be excused April 4 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Teresa S. Pierce of Falmouth be excused April 18 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 Waterhouse, of Cumberland, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 432)
(5-2) Madelyn White, of Waldoboro, a senior at Medomak Valley 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;
(SLS 433)
(5-3) Rob Weber, of Sebec, a teacher at Foxcroft Academy focusing on teaching biology and chemistry, who has received the 2019 Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year Award from the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District for his dedication to fostering students' understanding of natural resource ecology. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 434)
(5-4) Dixfield Discount Fuel, Inc., which has received the Business of the Year Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 435)
(5-5) Dan Richards, of Dixfield, who has received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 436)
(5-6) Franklin Savings Bank, of Rumford, which has received the Customer Service Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 437)
(5-7) the Canton Busy Workers 4-H Club, which has received the Non-Profit Leadership Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 438)
(5-8) Sherry Milligan, of Rumford, an employee of Black Mountain of Maine, who has received the Employee of the Year Award from the River Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 439)
(5-9) the Honorable Richard M. Morton, of Farmington, who retired as Judge of Probate for Franklin County after 35 years of service, the longest term of service in the 180-year history of the county. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 440)
(5-10) the Bangor High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class AA State Championship, the team's 13th state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 283) Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-11) Michael Oliver, of Waterboro, who has been named the York County Community College Student of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 284) Presented by Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York.
(5-12) William Cripe, of Waterville, who is retiring as pastor of Faith Evangelical Church after 28 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 285) Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative WHITE of Waterville.
(5-13) Abigail M. Ross, of Gray, a senior at Gray-New Gloucester 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 286) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-14) David Morton, of Casco, who is retiring as Town Manager of Casco after 46 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 287) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-15) the Town of Gray Fire Rescue, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of providing emergency medical services. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 288) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
(5-16) Denise LeBlanc, of Skowhegan, Director of the Town of Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department, for her 30 years of public service. Director LeBlanc has overseen the successful growth of the department during her tenure. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 289) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-17) the Bangor High School Girls Swim Team, which won the Class A Girls State Swimming and Diving Championship, the team's 20th state title. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 290) Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-18) Denise Rodzen, of Livermore Falls, for her 23 years of public service in her community and as a board member of School Administrative District 23 and Regional School Unit 73, the last several years as board chair. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 291) Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-19) Marla St. Pierre, of Scarborough, who is retiring as the Deputy Chief of the Scarborough Police Department after many years of service. Deputy Chief St. Pierre became a reserve officer of the department in 1977 and started full time in 1980. She became a sergeant in 1988, a lieutenant in 1995 and a captain with the responsibilities of deputy chief in 1999, also graduating from the 186th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy that year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 292) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-20) the Houlton High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class C North Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 293) Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-21) Cole Winslow, of Houlton, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, 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 294) Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle, Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
(5-22) Dylan Jurson, of Houlton, a senior at Hodgdon Middle-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 295) Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-23) Alex Wilde, of Houlton, a senior at Houlton Middle/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 296) Presented by Representative SWALLOW of Houlton. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
In Memory of: (5-24) Thomas M. Berry, of Livermore. Mr. Berry was co-owner of Berry Hill Orchard and store in Livermore, where he worked as an orchardist for over 50 years. He was a member of North Livermore Baptist Church, serving as an organist, deacon and trustee and for 35 years in the North Livermore Baptist Church Quartet. He served as a selectman for the Town of Livermore from 1999 to 2013, as a volunteer fireman and for 9 years as a school board member. He was a member of the Oriental Star Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Norland Grange and an active member of the Maine Apple Growers Association. Mr. Berry will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 297) Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative MORRIS of Turner.
(5-25) the Honorable Kevin M. Cuddy, of Holden. Justice Cuddy was a Superior Court Justice for the Penobscot County Superior Court, appointed by Governor John E. Baldacci in 2007. He and Sam Lanham founded the law firm Cuddy &Lanham, P.A., which for 23 years represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including class actions involving pharmaceuticals and product defects and civil rights and constitutional issues. Justice Cuddy will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 298) Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
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Refer to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
(6-1) Representative TUCKER for the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Bill "An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection Regarding the State's Container Redemption Laws" (H.P. 1171) (L.D. 1628)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 883.
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Refer to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
(6-2) Representative MASTRACCIO for the Government Oversight Committee on Bill "An Act Regarding Future Evaluations of the Pine Tree Development Zone Program" (H.P. 1172) (L.D. 1629)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSpursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 1001, subsection 2.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Authorize the Use of Handheld Narcotics Analyzers" (S.P. 232) (L.D. 788) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial" (S.P. 320) (L.D. 1088) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Instructors To Instruct without State Certification" (H.P. 555) (L.D. 750) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-142) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools" (H.P. 575) (L.D. 770) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-130) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-129) on Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop a Model School Disciplinary Policy (H.P. 752) (L.D. 1010) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-140) on Bill "An Act To Provide Emergency Funds for Clients of the Adult Protective Services System" (H.P. 250) (L.D. 325) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish Wage and Employment Parity between Adult and Child Protective Services Caseworkers in the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 337) (L.D. 428) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-139) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-138) on Bill "An Act Concerning the Department of Health and Human Services" (H.P. 686) (L.D. 931) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-146)on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund" (H.P. 120) (L.D. 138) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass 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. 109) (L.D. 368) Bill "An Act To Redefine Geographic Association for Multiple-employer Welfare Arrangements" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-49) (7-2) (S.P. 124) (L.D. 446) Bill "An Act To Appropriate Funds to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Maintain Snowmobile Trails" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-53) (7-3) (S.P. 190) (L.D. 603) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-55) (7-4) (S.P. 223) (L.D. 779) Bill "An Act To Improve the Definition of 'Strangulation' in the Aggravated Assault Laws" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-47) (7-5) (S.P. 309) (L.D. 1049) Bill "An Act Regarding the Sale of Dogs with Health Problems" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-52) (7-6) (S.P. 324) (L.D. 1092) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Critical Incident Stress Management Teams" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-54) (7-7) (S.P. 332) (L.D. 1100) Bill "An Act To Allow Discovery in the Event of a Lawsuit against a State Agency" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-50) (7-8) (H.P. 28) (L.D. 27) Bill "An Act To Allow the Use of Crossbows during the Archery Season on Deer" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-147) (7-9) (H.P. 64) (L.D. 78) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Access to the MaineCare Family Planning Benefit" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-132) (7-10) (H.P. 70) (L.D. 84) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Allow Spouses To Provide Home and Community-based Services to Eligible MaineCare Members Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) (7-11) (H.P. 97) (L.D. 115) Bill "An Act To Appropriate Funds for Home Visiting Services To Provide Child Development Education and Skills Development for New Parents" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-137) (7-12) (H.P. 158) (L.D. 195) Bill "An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Parents During the Rehabilitation and Reunification Process" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-133) (7-13) (H.P. 221) (L.D. 297) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Brain Injury Resources for Underserved Populations, Including Opioid Overdose Brain Injury Survivors" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-134) (7-14) (H.P. 261) (L.D. 336) Bill "An Act To Require That Notice of Lead Abatement Orders Be Filed with the Registry of Deeds" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-136) (7-15) (H.P. 396) (L.D. 539) Resolve, To Ensure Appropriate Personal Needs Allowances for Persons Residing in Long-term Care Facilities Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-131) (7-16) (H.P. 420) (L.D. 576) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop and Implement an Online Learning Platform for Students and Educators Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-125) (7-17) (H.P. 500) (L.D. 679) Bill "An Act Regarding the Licensing of Funeral Practitioners" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-144) (7-18) (H.P. 502) (L.D. 681) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Dental Education Loan Program" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-145) (7-19) (H.P. 576) (L.D. 771) Bill "An Act Regarding the Cancellation of Subscription Services" Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-143) (7-20) (H.P. 626) (L.D. 852) Bill "An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities after High School" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-126) (7-21) (H.P. 632) (L.D. 858) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study and Make Recommendations for the Establishment of a Maine School Safety Center Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-128) (7-22) (H.P. 685) (L.D. 930) Bill "An Act To Give Maine Schools Additional Options To Make Up Missed School Days" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-127)
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Allow and Recognize a Legal Name Change upon Marriage (H.P. 9) (L.D. 8) (10-2) An Act To Clarify the Licensing of Certified Clinical Supervisors (H.P. 191) (L.D. 228) (10-3) An Act Concerning Caller Access to E-9-1-1 Call Recordings (S.P. 139) (L.D. 475) (10-4) An Act Regarding Qualifications for District Attorneys (H.P. 397) (L.D. 540) (10-5) An Act To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage (S.P. 177) (L.D. 555) (10-6) An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Circumstances of Death That Must Be Reported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (H.P. 494) (L.D. 673) (10-7) An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Lakes Society "LakeSmart" Program and the Lake Stewards of Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (H.P. 714) (L.D. 959) (10-8) An Act To Ensure Accurate Explanations of Electric Bills (H.P. 745) (L.D. 1003) (10-9) An Act To Improve the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases (H.P. 829) (L.D. 1140)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, Regarding Implementation and Funding of E-9-1-1 Dispatch Protocols (H.P. 495) (L.D. 674)
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 The Row House, Inc., of Hallowell (HLS 79)
TABLED - February 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Betsy Parsons, of South Portland (HLS 165)
TABLED - March 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MORALES of South Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LEAD A GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR (S.P. 448)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - ADOPTION. (Roll Call Ordered)
6. Bill "An Act To Respect the Will of Maine Voters by Funding Education at 55 Percent" (H.P. 1100) (L.D. 1508)
(Committee on TAXATION suggested) TABLED - April 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - REFERENCE.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Jon and Rosemary Hentz, of Georgetown (HLS 207)
TABLED - April 11, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Kayla Thayer, of Auburn (HLS 250)
TABLED - April 18, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn. PENDING - PASSAGE.
9. Bill "An Act Regarding Women's Health and Economic Security" (H.P. 1165) (L.D. 1613)
(Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICESsuggested) TABLED - April 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. PENDING - REFERENCE.
10. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-110) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGYon Bill "An Act To Support the Role of Municipalities in Expanding Broadband Infrastructure" (H.P. 786) (L.D. 1063)
TABLED - April 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
11. An Act To Provide Traffic Safety Education in Schools (H.P. 354) (L.D. 470)
TABLED - April 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
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1. Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements" (H.P. 586) (L.D. 798)
- In House, Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-120). HELD at the Request of Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
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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. 528)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, April 30, 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 Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (S.P. 525) (L.D. 1636)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Provide for Gubernatorial Appointments to the Maine Charter School Commission" (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1638) (1-3) Bill "An Act To Strengthen the School Transportation Workforce" (S.P. 531) (L.D. 1641)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Resolve, To Improve Access to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services for Children from Birth to 8 Years of Age (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 524) (L.D. 1635)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-5) Bill "An Act To Exempt Auctioneers from Certain Record-keeping Requirements" (S.P. 530) (L.D. 1640)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Require Comprehensive Responsible Contracting Practices for Public Construction Projects" (S.P. 529) (L.D. 1639)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act Regarding the Regulation of Sports Wagering" (S.P. 532) (L.D. 1642)
Comes 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. 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 488) (L.D. 1553) Bill "An Act Directing That the Towns Constituting Hospital Administrative District No. 4 Hold a Vote on the Proposed Merger with Northern Light Health" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-63)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 4
Emergency Mandate
(10-1) An Act Directing That the Towns Constituting Hospital Administrative District No. 4 Hold a Vote on the Proposed Merger with Northern Light Health (S.P. 488) (L.D. 1553)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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