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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 36th Legislative Day Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Frank Gleason, Center Point Community Church, Anson.
National Anthem by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Chamber Choir, South Paris.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 2, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 547)
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE END OF FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
WHEREAS, there continue to be persistent and credible reports of systematic, state‑sanctioned organ harvesting from nonconsenting prisoners of conscience and members of religious and ethnic minority groups in the People's Republic of China, resulting in mass killings of Uyghurs, Tibetans, select Christians and practitioners of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice, in order to obtain organs for transplants; and
WHEREAS, China's organ transplantation system does not comply with the World Health Organization's guiding principles of traceability and transparency in organ procurement, and China's government has resisted independent scrutiny of the system; and
WHEREAS, new investigative reports conclude that the Chinese Communist Party has engaged in the mass killings of innocent people to obtain organs for transplants, and China's official figure of 10,000 transplants each year has been understated by an order of magnitude; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations Committee Against Torture and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment have called for increased accountability and transparency in China's organ transplantation system and punishment for those responsible for abuse; and
WHEREAS, the practice of harvesting organs from prisoners, and explicitly from Falun Gong prisoners of conscience and members of religious and ethnic minority groups, is an egregious and intolerable violation of the fundamental right to live; 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, declare our support for the end of forced organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China on Falun Gong adherents and other prisoners of conscience and members of religious and ethnic minority groups; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the medical community in the State of Maine is encouraged to educate our citizens about the risks of traveling to China for organ transplants so as to prevent them from unwittingly becoming involved in murder in the form of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience and members of religious and ethnic minority groups.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act Concerning Pavement Sealing Products" (H.P. 670) (L.D. 906)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-166) in the House on April 30, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding the Sale and Release or Abandonment of Balloons" (H.P. 692) (L.D. 937)
Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-167) in the House on April 30, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (4) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) 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)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-120) in the House on April 23, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-120) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-66) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 163)
and accompanying veto, item (2-2)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001
May 2, 2019
The 129th Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 129th Legislature:
Under the authority invested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 822, An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Motor Fuel Containing More than 10% Ethanol.
The bill prohibits the sale of motor fuel products in the State that contain ethanol greater than 10% unless the sale of such fuel is in a sealed container that contains one quart or less of the motor fuel.
The ethanol content of fuel is not required, nor regulated, by the Department of Environmental Protection. Today's gasoline contains ethanol primarily because of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, an EPA-administered program that requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels.
Although gasoline containing 10 percent ethanol, or E10, is the most common type of motor vehicle fuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard, EPA also allows the use of motor fuel containing up to 15% ethanol in 2001 model year and newer passenger and flex-fuel vehicles. The use of E15 is prohibited in older light-duty motor vehicles, and all heavy-duty gasoline vehicles and engines, motorcycles and gasoline-powered equipment such as lawn and garden equipment and boats.
E15 is not currently sold in Maine, and, as of now, there is insufficient scientific evidence or data to support the claim that it adversely impacts health. A 2016 study conducted jointly by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Environmental Protection concluded that "there does not appear to be any significant health impacts from the widespread use of E10 gasoline. The potential health impacts of fuel with much higher blends of ethanol have been less well studied." Without sufficient study, and given this fuel is not currently sold in Maine, I am not prepared for the state to declare a ban. However, if new and reputable scientific evidence emerges that higher levels of ethanol in fuel do in fact adversely impact health, I will be happy to revisit and reconsider this legislation.
For these reasons, I return LD 822 unsigned and vetoed.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills Governor State of Maine
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(2-2) The accompanying item An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Motor Fuel Containing More than 10% Ethanol (H.P. 596) (L.D. 822)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 162)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 7, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on May 1, 2019
Richard L. Trafton of Brunswick, Brent A. Burger of Oakland, Blue Keim of Dixfield and Lee Webb of Union for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10 MRSA §965, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
The Honorable Joan Welsh of Rockport, Suzanne MacDonald of Rockland, the Honorable James A. Boyle of Gorham and Glenn S. Poole of Orrington for appointment to the Efficiency Maine Trust Board. Pursuant to Title 35-A MRSA §10103, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon Speaker of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 164)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 7, 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:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 1347 An Act To Promote High-quality After-school Programs in Public Schools Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 524 Resolve, Regarding the Promotion of Composting Health and Human Services L.D. 80 An Act To Create the Department of Substance Use Disorder Services L.D. 230 An Act To Improve Access to Preventive, Cost-saving Dental Services L.D. 304 An Act To Improve Stroke Care in Maine L.D. 964 Resolve, To Study Housing Options for Persons with Mental Health Challenges and Substance Use Disorder L.D. 1259 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Adopt Rules To Streamline and Remove Barriers for Reimbursement for Providers of Dental Care Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 1124 An Act To Amend the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Process Marine Resources L.D. 941 An Act To Further Define the Monhegan Lobster Conservation Area State and Local Government L.D. 391 Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus State Property in York County (EMERGENCY) L.D. 806 An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Ancient Burying Ground" L.D. 1066 An Act To Address Municipal Conflicts of Interest L.D. 1086 An Act To Promote the Goals of the Low-emission Vehicle Program by Requiring That New Vehicle Purchases for the State Fleet Be Composed of a Minimum Percentage of Zero-emission Vehicles L.D. 1391 An Act To Ensure Consistency of Language in Municipal Documents with the Language in Comprehensive Plans L.D. 1439 An Act To Ensure Quality, Safety and Accountability on Public Construction Projects Transportation L.D. 203 Resolve, To Add a Safety Fence to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge L.D. 261 An Act To Restrict the Authority for Posting of Roads L.D. 331 An Act To Prohibit the Operation of Large Commercial Vessels in the Waters of Southern Mount Desert Island L.D. 344 An Act To Increase the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus L.D. 586 An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation's Use of Sediment Erosion Control Systems L.D. 851 Resolve, To Effect Economies of Scale in Maine's Transportation Funding Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1226 An Act To Make Criteria for State Veterans' Benefits Consistent within the Maine Revised Statutes L.D. 1493 An Act To Exempt Cribbage and Other Card Games from Licensing and Regulation When Conducted by Certain Organizations L.D. 1565 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Protect Voter-approved Measures L.D. 1570 An Act To Allow Residents To Register Online To Vote
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Public Utilities Commission To Determine the Amount of the E-9-1-1 Surcharge" (H.P. 1205) (L.D. 1681)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York. Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-2) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Definition of 'Consumer-owned Transmission and Distribution Utility'" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1683)
Sponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DOUDERA of Camden, HANLEY of Pittston, KESSLER of South Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Entry of Immigrants into the Workforce" (H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1685)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HANDY of Lewiston, HARNETT of Gardiner, PERRY of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Right to Counsel for Juveniles and Improve Due Process for Juveniles" (H.P. 1208) (L.D. 1684)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, GATTINE of Westbrook, HARNETT of Gardiner, MADIGAN of Waterville, McDONALD of Stonington, MOONEN of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding the Timeliness of Payments to the State" (H.P. 1212) (L.D. 1697)
Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, KINNEY of Knox, RISEMAN of Harrison. Submitted by the Treasurer of State and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Removal of Unlawful Signs" (H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1682)
Sponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland. Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Allow Maine Clean Election Act Funds To Be Used for Election Recounts" (H.P. 1210) (L.D. 1686)
Sponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Pursuant to Statute
(3-8) 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, Chapter III, Section 28: Allowances for Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1211) (L.D. 1696)
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 NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1203) (Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MARTIN of Greene, RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: MOORE of Washington)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2019 AS NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS FOR MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS
WHEREAS, according to a study commissioned by the federal Department of Justice, in some tribal communities Native American women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; and
WHEREAS, according to the most recently available data from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2015 homicide ranged from the 2nd to the 7th leading cause of death for Native American and Alaska Native females between 1 and 39 years of age and remained a leading cause of death for most Native American and Alaska Native females between 40 and 64 years of age; and
WHEREAS, little data exists on the number of missing Native American and Alaska Native women and girls in the United States;and
WHEREAS, challenges in collecting and tracking data prevent a full understanding of the scope of the crisis of missing and murdered native women and girls; and
WHEREAS, over 175 tribal, state, regional and national organizations have joined with the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center in support of the resolution to create a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls;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 May 5, 2019 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls and to recognize the importance of changes to address the crisis and to increase safety for Native American and Alaska Native women and girls.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative MAXMIN of Nobleboro, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1204) (Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, FECTEAU of Augusta, PLUECKER of Warren, STOVER of Boothbay, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec)
JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE REFORM OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSETS OF THE GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET AND THE WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the First Regular Session, most respectfully present and petition the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States, as follows:
WHEREAS, under current federal law, individuals who receive a Social Security benefit and a public retirement benefit derived from employment not covered under Social Security are subject to a reduction in the Social Security benefits; and
WHEREAS, these laws, contained in the federal Social Security Act, 42 United States Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter II, Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits, and known as the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision, greatly affect public employees, particularly women; and
WHEREAS, the Windfall Elimination Provision reduces by a formula the Social Security benefit of a person who is also receiving a pension from a public employer that does not participate in Social Security; and
WHEREAS, the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision are particularly burdensome on the finances of low-income and moderate-income public service workers, such as school teachers, clerical workers and school cafeteria employees, whose wages are low to start; and
WHEREAS, the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision both unfairly reduce benefits for those public employees and their spouses whose careers cross the line between the private and public sectors; and
WHEREAS, since many lower-paying public service jobs are held by women, both the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision have a disproportionately adverse effect on women; and
WHEREAS, in some cases, additional support in the form of income, housing, heating and prescription drug and other safety net assistance from state and local governments is needed to make up for the reductions imposed at the federal level; and
WHEREAS, other participants in Social Security do not have their benefits reduced in this manner; and
WHEREAS, to participate or not to participate in Social Security in public sector employment is a decision of employers, even though both the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision directly punish employees and their spouses;and
WHEREAS, although the Government Pension Offset was enacted in 1977 and the Windfall Elimination Provision was enacted in 1983, many of the benefits in dispute were paid into Social Security prior to that time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, respectfully urge and request that the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States work together to support reform proposals that include the following protections for low-income and moderate-income government retirees: 1. Protections permitting retention of a combined public pension and Social Security benefit with no applied reductions; 2. Protections permanently ensuring that level of benefit by indexing it to inflation;and 3. Protections ensuring that no current recipient's benefit is reduced by the reform legislation; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States; and each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Faith Blethen, of Boothbay, a senior at Boothbay Region 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 463)
(5-2) Cassandra Smeltzer, 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 464)
(5-3) Emily Harris, of Damariscotta, a senior at Lincoln 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;
(SLS 465)
(5-4) Dustin Simmons, of Charleston, a student at Foxcroft Academy and a member of the school's wrestling team, who won the Class B North Wrestling Championship in the 160-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 466)
(5-5) Lucas Ames, of Corinth, a sophomore at Foxcroft Academy and a member of the school's wrestling team, who won the Class B North Championship in the 195-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 467)
(5-6) the Foxcroft Academy Wrestling Team, of Dover-Foxcroft, which won the Class B North Championship, the team's 4th-straight regional title. Members of the team include Sawyer McCarty, Cameron Parlee, Austin Jackson, Joseph Keenan, Rice Ayala, Grady Reardon, Khrystofor Downing, Grace McLaughlin, Josh Tatlock, Jacob Ireland, Sabrina Hamele, AJ Atkinson, Austin Gil, Dusti Simmons, Sam Robinson, Sahak Barseghyan, Josh Whittemore, Lucas Ames, Nathaniel Skomars and Jared Atkinson, assistant coaches Terry Whittemore, Chris O'Connell, Ryan Reardon, Isaac Whittemore and Brooks Law; and head coach Luis Ayala. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 468)
(5-7) the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Old Town High School: Emma Hargreaves, Abigail Ketch, Annabelle Muscatell, Emily Ketch, Adam Regan, Kaitlyn Dunham, Olivia Albert, Melanie Soucy, Emily Dunlap and Hannah Talcove. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 469)
(5-8) William H. Paisley, of Kittery, a captain of the Kittery Fire Department, for his 50 years of dedicated volunteer service to the department. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 470)
(5-9) Shannon Smith, of Wilton, who has received the Gary A. La-Grange Community Impact Award from the United Way of the Tri Valley Area. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 471)
(5-10) Addison Boisvert, of Scarborough, who won the Class A State Wrestling Championship in the 285-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 313) 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.
(5-11) the Scarborough High School Academic Decathlon Team, which won the Academic Decathlon State Championship. Members of the team include Ian Youth, Harshini Chaganti, ReshikaSai Devarajan, Ryan O'Campo, Connor Beaney, Anthony Gatti, Brendan McKelvey, Ethan DiBiase and Lena Wood; and coaches Matthew "Shane" Davis and Jon York. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 314) 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.
(5-12) American Legion Post 150, in Mechanic Falls, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary on March 30, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 315) Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
(5-13) Joey Seeley, of Presque Isle, on his retirement from the Presque Isle Police Department after 28 years of service, with 25 years of service to the City of Presque Isle. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 316) Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Representative WHITE of Washburn.
(5-14) Noah Keene, of Gardiner, a member of Troop No. 672, 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 317) Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner. Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
(5-15) the RSU 1 Odyssey of the Mind Team, of Bath, which won the Odyssey of the Mind State Championship and will represent the State at the Odyssey World Final Competition. Members of the team include Nadia Panetski, Gwen Panetski, Elena Trundy, Lily Powers, Sabrina Staeben, Caroline Thelen, Grace Tetreault, Libby Tetzlaff, Silas Green, Isabelle Grendell, Sonya Viselli and Alexis Kiffer; and coaches Judi Mansfield, Robin Kiffer and Angie Boisvert. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 318) Presented by Representative PAULHUS of Bath. Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-16) Marlene Doucette, of Orono, for her 50 years of volunteer service with Orono Health Association. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 319) Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-17) Orono Health Association, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on May 8, 2019. A nonprofit formed to provide free dental services to children, the association has expanded to support a variety of health-related needs and activities, including scholarships for those entering health fields, food programs, a medical equipment loan program and a ride service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 320) Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot, Representative PERRY of Bangor.
(5-18) Carrie Hessler-Radelet, of Washington, D.C., the keynote speaker at the University of Maine at Fort Kent's 137th Commencement Ceremony. Ms. Hessler-Radelet is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Project Concern International, a global development organization working with families and communities to enhance health, end hunger, overcome hardship and advance women and girls in 15 countries. She previously served as Director of the Peace Corps, America's iconic international volunteer service organization, with programs in over 65 countries. She is a passionate leader in the effort to empower communities to discover their own sustainable, innovative solutions to poverty. We acknowledge Ms. Hessler-Radelet's accomplishments and service and offer her our best wishes;
(HLS 321) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-19) Melford Pelletier, of Wallagrass, who has received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 322) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-20) Joseph Bjerklie, of Oneonta, New York, on his retirement as Associate Director of Institutional Research with the University of Maine at Fort Kent after many years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 323) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-21) Jean Louis Michaud, of Fort Kent, on his retirement as a Facilities Maintenance Worker with the University of Maine at Fort Kent after many years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 324) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-22) Brenda Plourde, of Fort Kent, on her retirement as a Data Management Technician with the University of Maine at Fort Kent after many years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 325) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-23) Linda Deprey, of Fort Kent, on her retirement as a Development Officer and Foundation Liaison with the University of Maine at Fort Kent after many years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 326) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-24) Andrew Jacobs, of Fort Kent, on his retirement as Director of Facilities Management with the University of Maine at Fort Kent after many years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 327) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-25) Reynold Raymond, of Eagle Lake, who has received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 328) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-26) Diane Abrams, of Cutler, who is retiring as a kindergarten teacher at Elm Street School in East Machias after 36 years of public service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 329) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-27) the Falmouth High School/Waynflete Boys Alpine Ski Team, of Falmouth, which won the Class A State Championship. Members of the team include AJ Noyes, Gibson Scott, Ben Adey, Andrew Christie, Ben Keller, Jacob Leavitt and Caleb Labbe; and coach Tip Kimball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 330) Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-28) Anunthaya MacDonnell, of Falmouth, who won the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championship in the 120-pound Weight Class. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 331) Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-29) Levi Husson, of Hampden, 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 332) Presented by Representative HAGGAN of Hampden. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-30) Thomas College, in Waterville, which is celebrating its 125th Anniversary. Founded as a nonsectarian, coeducational college dedicated to career training, Thomas College received from the Legislature the authority to confer four-year degrees in 1963, relocated to its West River Road campus in 1966 and currently offers over 30 undergraduate majors, including accounting, criminal justice, elementary education, sports management, psychology, information technology and business management. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 334) Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville. Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
In Memory of: (5-31) the Honorable Richard Drummond Gleason, of Auburn. Mr. Gleason was a veteran who served in the United States Army Reserve. He worked in radio, purchasing the station WNWY in Norway in 1975 and renaming it WOXO. He was president and owner of Gleason Media Services, which has two AM radio stations and five FM stations broadcasting from Kennebunk to Rangeley. He also owned and operated a Radio Shack franchise in Oxford from the mid-1980s to 1999. He served as Mayor of Auburn from 2009 to 2011 and on the Auburn City Council from 2006 to 2008. He was president of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and the Oxford County Chamber of Commerce, local Kiwanis Clubs and the Growth Council, and he served on the boards of many organizations, including the Central Maine Community College Scholarship Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Lewiston-Auburn and The Chapman House. In 2008, the Auburn Business Association named him Citizen of the Year. He also received the Business Leadership Award from the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, the President's Cornerstone Award for Business from the Maine Senate and the Legion of Honor from Kiwanis International. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Auburn since 2002 and previously of the Second Congregational Church in Norway. Mr. Gleason will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 50 years, Kathy, by his family and friends and by all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 333) Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn. Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative BICKFORD of Auburn, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-76) on Bill "An Act To Ensure That the Legislature Has the Information Necessary To Do the Work of the People of Maine" (S.P. 69) (L.D. 257) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-76).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations" (H.P. 372) (L.D. 515) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-202) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-192) on Bill "An Act To Establish the Fund To Support Local Fruits and Vegetables Purchasing" (H.P. 675) (L.D. 920) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-200) on Bill "An Act To Establish the Summer Success Program Fund" (H.P. 359) (L.D. 502) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-206) on Bill "An Act To Provide Sustainable Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure" (H.P. 273) (L.D. 347) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Trust Fund Continues To Promote Energy Efficiency and Benefit Maine Ratepayers" (H.P. 559) (L.D. 754) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-207) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Eliminate the 100-megawatt Limit on Hydroelectric Generators under the Renewable Resources Laws" (H.P. 757) (L.D. 1027) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-208) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-210) on Bill "An Act To Prevent Discrimination in Public and Private Insurance Coverage for Pregnant Women in Maine" (H.P. 594) (L.D. 820) 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 VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding State Licensure for the Sale of Spirits for Off-premises Consumption" (H.P. 979) (L.D. 1357) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-201) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ 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. 348) (L.D. 1128) Bill "An Act To Clarify Statutes Related to Establishing a Municipal Charter Commission" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 209) (L.D. 696) Bill "An Act To Protect Public Employees from Identity Theft" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-77) (7-3) (S.P. 290) (L.D. 1011) Bill "An Act To Clarify Filing Requirements for Proposed Rules" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-73) (7-4) (S.P. 342) (L.D. 1122) Bill "An Act To Expand Tax Increment Financing" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-75) (7-5) (H.P. 1022) (L.D. 1407) Bill "An Act To Revise and Recodify Certain Provisions of the Maine Criminal Code" (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 1081) (L.D. 1479) Bill "An Act To Clarify Guardianship over Detainees under 18 Years of Age Regarding Mental Health Care" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass (7-7) (H.P. 20) (L.D. 19) Bill "An Act To Require Public School Buses To Be Equipped with School Bus Crossing Arms" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-190) (7-8) (H.P. 239) (L.D. 315) Bill "An Act To Promote Healthy Living in Maine" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-197) (7-9) (H.P. 285) (L.D. 376) Bill "An Act To Expand Health Insurance Options for Town Academies" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-199) (7-10) (H.P. 323) (L.D. 414) Bill "An Act To Provide Intensive Case Managers to Counties That Do Not Have County Jails or Regional Jails" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-196) (7-11) (H.P. 380) (L.D. 523) Bill "An Act To Permit the Indoor Production of Industrial Hemp" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-193) (7-12) (H.P. 462) (L.D. 633) Bill "An Act To Create a Permanent Navigator Position within the Department of Health and Human Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-195) (7-13) (H.P. 595) (L.D. 821) Bill "An Act To Set Case Load Standards for the Office of Child and Family Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-209) (7-14) (H.P. 597) (L.D. 823) Bill "An Act To Exempt Vehicles That Are More Than 15 Years Old from Titling Requirements" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-191) (7-15) (H.P. 690) (L.D. 935) Bill "An Act To Increase the Viability of Assisted Living Facilities by Increasing the Rate of Reimbursement" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-198) (7-16) (H.P. 726) (L.D. 971) Bill "An Act To Encourage the Purchase and Sale of Locally Grown and Raised Crops and Products" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-203) (7-17) (H.P. 808) (L.D. 1104) Bill "An Act To Clarify the State's Commitments Concerning Certain Public Service Retirement Benefits" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-205) (7-18) (H.P. 873) (L.D. 1209) Bill "An Act To Require Legislative Hearings on Citizen-initiated Legislation" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-204)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Alternative Signatures Made by Persons with Disabilities (H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1437)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being a Constitutional Amendment, a two-thirds vote of the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act To Ensure Proper Prosecution of Crimes Involving Domestic Violence and Enhance Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence (H.P. 19) (L.D. 18)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act To Increase the Handling Fee for Beverage Containers Reimbursed to Redemption Centers (S.P. 60) (L.D. 248)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) An Act To Increase the Betting Limit on Games of Chance at Fairs and Festivals and To Expand Allowed Operation (H.P. 843) (L.D. 1154)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County (H.P. 747) (L.D. 1005)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-6) Resolve, Regarding Biofuel in Heating Oil (H.P. 803) (L.D. 1080)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-7) An Act To Ensure Access to Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault (S.P. 20) (L.D. 67) (10-8) An Act To Protect Jobs in the State by Strengthening the Advance Notice Requirement for the Relocation or Closure of a Large Business (H.P. 164) (L.D. 201) (10-9) An Act To Clarify the Requirements for High-hand Competitions in Games of Chance Tournament Games (S.P. 65) (L.D. 253) (10-10) An Act To Help New Teachers Succeed (H.P. 271) (L.D. 345) (10-11) An Act To Increase the Safety of Maine Residents in Extended Power Outages (H.P. 281) (L.D. 372) (10-12) An Act To Fund Maine's School-based Health Centers (H.P. 301) (L.D. 392) (10-13) An Act Regarding Actions of the Owner or Keeper of a Dog That Assaults a Person and Causes an Injury That Requires Medical Attention (S.P. 150) (L.D. 485) (10-14) An Act To Create a Position within the Department of Health and Human Services To Coordinate Dementia Programs and Services (H.P. 368) (L.D. 511) (10-15) An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are Included within the Definition of Indigent Legal Services (H.P. 418) (L.D. 574) (10-16) An Act To Improve Reporting of Operating Under the Influence Offenses (H.P. 469) (L.D. 648) (10-17) An Act To Improve Labor Laws for Maine Workers (H.P. 562) (L.D. 757) (10-18) An Act To Expand Maine's School-based Health Centers (H.P. 610) (L.D. 836) (10-19) An Act To Facilitate Weekend Malt Liquor Purchases by Licensed Establishments (H.P. 627) (L.D. 853) (10-20) An Act Increasing Municipal Agent Fees for Motor Vehicle, All-terrain Vehicle, Snowmobile and Watercraft Registrations (S.P. 272) (L.D. 917) (10-21) An Act To Exempt from Natural Resources Protection Act Permit Requirements Certain Maintenance and Repairs of Nonhydropower Dams (H.P. 738) (L.D. 983) (10-22) 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) (10-23) An Act To Acknowledge Potable Water as a Necessity (S.P. 341) (L.D. 1121) (10-24) An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1149) (10-25) An Act To Establish Municipal Access to Utility Poles Located in Municipal Rights-of-way (S.P. 366) (L.D. 1192) (10-26) An Act Regarding Utility Poles in Public Rights-of-way (H.P. 870) (L.D. 1206) (10-27) An Act To Update and Clarify the Laws Governing Raffles (S.P. 388) (L.D. 1268)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-28) Resolve, To Facilitate School Access to Federal Title I Funds and Improve the Delivery of Special Education Services (H.P. 472) (L.D. 651) (10-29) Resolve, To Increase Energy Independence for Maine (H.P. 479) (L.D. 658) (10-30) Resolve, To End Hunger in Maine by 2030 (H.P. 848) (L.D. 1159) (10-31) Resolve, To Direct the ConnectME Authority To Report on the Progress of the Detailed 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Broadband Service in Maine (H.P. 909) (L.D. 1248)
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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)
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-139) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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)
TABLED - April 25, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-59) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-60) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New Educators" (S.P. 264) (L.D. 898)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-59). TABLED - April 30, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
11. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 692: Siting of Oil Storage Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 205) (L.D. 281)
TABLED - May 2, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - FINAL 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) Bill "An Act To Ban Use of Aerial Herbicide Spraying for the Purpose of Deforestation" (S.P. 556) (L.D. 1691)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Training for Mill Workers and Loggers" (S.P. 557) (L.D. 1692)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding the Water Quality Certification of Graham Lake on the Union River" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 552) (L.D. 1687)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Address the Opioid Crisis through Evidence-based Public Health Policy" (S.P. 554) (L.D. 1689)
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 Regarding the Law Governing the Disclosure of Vital Records" (S.P. 560) (L.D. 1695)
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Amend the Mental Health Insurance Coverage Laws" (S.P. 559) (L.D. 1694)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act To Certify and Promote Products That Are Made in Maine" (S.P. 555) (L.D. 1690)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSand ordered printed.
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(1-8) Bill "An Act To Protect Original Birth Certificates" (S.P. 553) (L.D. 1688)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act To Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws" (S.P. 558) (L.D. 1693)
Comes 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. 2
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 476)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 11, 2019 AS LETTER CARRIERS' STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE DAY
WHEREAS, hunger affects millions of people nationwide, including children, seniors and military veterans, and thousands of households in Maine struggle to provide food for their families;and
WHEREAS, holiday donations to food banks and pantries often run low as spring nears; and
WHEREAS, when school nutrition programs end in the summer, families with school-age children that use these programs must often find alternate sources of food; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected 71.6 million pounds of food, which was distributed locally in the communities in which it was collected, and in Maine letter carriers collected 389,000 pounds of food; and
WHEREAS, the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association work to end the challenges of hunger in Maine and across the country through the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2019, the 2nd Saturday in May, a time of the year when donations are much needed, letter carriers will collect food donations to be distributed to food banks and pantries; 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 Saturday, May 11, 2019 as Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day in Maine and urge all citizens of the State to join in support of this special observance.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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