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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 42nd Legislative Day Thursday, May 23, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Chris Grimbilas, New Life Baptist Church, Jay.
National Anthem by Skowhegan Middle School Band and Chorus.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Marya Goettsche Spurling, M.D., New Sharon.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, May 21, 2019. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 590)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY AS PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare, noninherited genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 15,000 people; and
WHEREAS, nearly every system in the body is affected by Prader-Willi syndrome, but the hallmark symptom is extreme hunger coupled with a slow metabolism; and
WHEREAS, other common symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome include behavioral challenges, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, sleep problems and scoliosis; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research was established in 2003 by a small group of parents who saw the need to foster research that would help their children with Prader-Willi syndrome lead more healthy and fulfilling lives; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is composed of hundreds of parents, family members, researchers and others who are interested in addressing the many issues related to Prader-Willi syndrome, including childhood obesity, developmental delay, psychiatric disorders and autism spectrum disorders; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research is to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi syndrome through the advancement of research and therapeutic development; and
WHEREAS, since May of 2010, Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month has mobilized the Prader-Willi syndrome community to raise awareness and educate others in their communities and across the country; 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 2019 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine's Hemp Program" (S.P. 581) (L.D. 1747)
Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
Comes from the Senate, with the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1184)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING READ and ACCEPTED in the House on May 16, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSINGREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-244) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) An Act To Provide School Personnel Paid Hourly a Wage Pay Option (MANDATE) (H.P. 224) (L.D. 300)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 16, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-220) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-131) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ALLOW THE IMPORTATION OF AFFORDABLE AND SAFE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (H.P. 1184)
READ and ADOPTED in the House on April 30, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Joint Resolution and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act To Streamline the Eviction Process" (H.P. 780) (L.D. 1057)
Report "B" (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on May 14, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTEDand the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 183)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 23, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Judiciary has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Diamond of Cumberland, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 787 An Act To Support Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Judiciary has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Bailey of Saco, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1233 An Act Regarding Offers of Settlement
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 184)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 23, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 495 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Conduct a Feasibility Study on Locating a Grain Processing Facility in Aroostook County (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1540 An Act Concerning Timber Harvesting on Public Lands and in State Parks, Historic Sites and the Restricted Zone of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 52 An Act To Provide an Affordable and Accessible Health Care System for all Residents of Maine L.D. 109 An Act To Create a Public Health Insurance Option L.D. 407 An Act To Promote Universal Health Care, Including Dental, Vision and Hearing Care L.D. 1243 An Act To Assist Small Businesses in Providing Health Care for Their Employees L.D. 1281 Resolve, To Create a Committee To Explore Regional Cooperation for Affordable Health Insurance L.D. 1648 An Act To Improve Access to Experienced Primary Care Providers in Maine Taxation L.D. 1265 An Act To Establish a Maine Low-income Housing Tax Credit Transportation L.D. 466 An Act To Create a Diesel Fuel Tax Differential L.D. 827 An Act Regarding the Placement of Campaign Signs L.D. 844 An Act To Prohibit Driverless Commercial Vehicles L.D. 1075 An Act To Allow a Wrecker To Transport the Number of Vehicles Authorized by Manufacturer Specifications for the Wrecker L.D. 1166 An Act To Require Public Transit To Be Accessible to Blind or Visually Impaired Riders L.D. 1195 An Act To Encourage the Removal of Campaign Signs from the Public Right-of-way L.D. 1257 An Act To Prepare Maine for a Low-carbon Transportation Future L.D. 1329 An Act To Allow Temporary Roadside Memorials for Deceased Victims of Traffic Accidents L.D. 1473 An Act To Provide Consistency in the Laws Governing Culvert Replacement L.D. 1527 An Act To Require That Certain Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow and Ice When Operated on Public Ways L.D. 1710 An Act To Enact the Automated Driving Safety Act Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 1722 Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Develop a Plan for Implementation of Automatic Registration of Nonregistered Persons Qualified To Vote through Records of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Forestry Laws Regarding Responsibility for Compliance with Those Laws" (H.P. 1257) (L.D. 1770)
Sponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYsuggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Clarify Bonding Authority for School Management and Leadership Centers" (H.P. 1260) (L.D. 1773)
Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast. Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Protect Sustenance Fishing" (H.P. 1262) (L.D. 1775)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. (GOVERNOR'S BILL) Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DUNPHY of Old Town, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-4) Bill "An Act To Secure Transitions to Economic Prosperity for Maine Families and Children" (H.P. 1259) (L.D. 1772)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, HYMANSON of York, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STOVER of Boothbay, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MOORE of Washington. (3-5) Bill "An Act To Reduce Child Poverty by Leveraging Investments so Families Can Thrive" (H.P. 1261) (L.D. 1774)
Sponsored by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: HYMANSON of York, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STEWART of Presque Isle, STOVER of Boothbay, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MOORE of Washington. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Amend the Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Laws" (H.P. 1255) (L.D. 1768)
Sponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick. Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-7) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Governing Name Changes" (H.P. 1258) (L.D. 1771)
Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MOONEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act To Make Various Changes to the Motor Vehicle Laws" (H.P. 1256) (L.D. 1769)
Sponsored by Representative McLEAN of Gorham. Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 28)
ORDERED, that Representative John DeVeau of Caribou be excused April 16, 18, 23 and 25 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Gary A. Drinkwater of Milford be excused May 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sherman H. Hutchins of Penobscot be excused May 8 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Henry L. Ingwersen of Arundel be excused April 30 and May 2, 7, 8 and 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Theodore Joseph Kryzak, Jr. of Acton be excused May 14 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Peter A. Lyford of Eddington be excused May 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Donald G. Marean of Hollis be excused May 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Chloe S. Maxmin of Nobleboro be excused May 21 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Michael D. Perkins of Oakland be excused May 9 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Teresa S. Pierce of Falmouth be excused May 16 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) Roxie Black, of Cumberland, on her retirement. Dr. Black, an occupational therapist, began working in a preschool setting in the 1970s and then as a school therapist in the Cumberland School System for 9 years. In 1983, she was hired by the University of New England to run their community clinic and taught there through the early 1990s. In 1997, she transitioned to the University of Southern Maine as the Program Director of the Master's OT program, where she worked until her retirement. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 354)
(5-2) Diane Sauter-Davis, of Winslow, on her retirement. Ms. Sauter-Davis, an occupational therapist, provided community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Waterville. She worked at Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center and developed a community day treatment for people living with long-term and persistent mental illness in the community. She went on to teach at Kennebec Valley Community College in the OTA program for over 22 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 356)
(5-3) Ashley Reynolds, of Morrill, a teacher at Captain Albert Stevens School, who has been named the 2019 Waldo County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 550)
(5-4) Sam Pelletier, of Ellsworth, a senior at Ellsworth 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 551)
(5-5) Rose Cyr, of Old Orchard Beach, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Old Orchard Beach High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 552)
(5-6) Mackenzie Shields, of Saco, a fourth grade student at C.K. Burns School, who won 1st place in the Maine Secretary of State's 2019 Maine History Poster Contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 553)
(5-7) Ethel Atkinson, of Standish, a teacher at Bonny Eagle Middle School, who has been named the 2019 York County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 554)
(5-8) Travis Snyder, of Saco, a student at Thornton Academy, who placed first in the pole vault at the 2019 U.S.A. Track and Field National Youth Indoor Track Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 555)
(5-9) Mary Breen, of South Berwick, who is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of her business, Bread and Roses, in Ogunquit. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 556)
(5-10) the Orono High School Show Choir, which won the 2019 Maine Music Educators Association Division II High School Show Choir Gold Award at the Maine High School Jazz Festival. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 557)
(5-11) Benjamin Morgan, of Norridgewock, a member of Troop No. 485, 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;
(SLS 558)
(5-12) Lilly Towers, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 559)
(5-13) Madison Greenlaw, of Eastport, a senior at Shead 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 560)
(5-14) Mary Katherine Somes, of Columbia Falls, a senior at Washington 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 561)
(5-15) Alex Morrison, of Baileyville, a senior at Woodland Junior-Senior 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 562)
(5-16) Stephen Cirone, of Jonesport, a senior at Jonesport-Beals 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 563)
(5-17) Dylan Carrier, of Calais, a senior at Calais 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 564)
(5-18) Gabrielle Beaudoin, of Livermore, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 565)
(5-19) Kaylee Bosse, of Harrington, a senior at Narraguagus Junior/Senior 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 566)
(5-20) Amanda Chretien, of Newport, an emergency medical technician who has received the Merit Award from Maine EMS for her contributions to the EMS system. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 567)
(5-21) Scott Smith, of Hampden, a registered nurse and paramedic who has received the Excellence in EMS Award from Maine EMS for his contributions to the EMS system. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 568)
(5-22) Cassandra Clark, of Livermore Falls, a paramedic who has received the Merit Award from Maine EMS for her contributions to the EMS system. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 569)
(5-23) Sylvia Hull, of Sabattus, a paramedic who has received the Excellence in EMS Award from Maine EMS for her contributions to the EMS system. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 570)
(5-24) Tracey Deschaine, of Orono, a teacher at Orono Middle School, who has been named the 2019 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 571)
(5-25) the Fort Fairfield Middle/High School JMG program, which was established on August 22, 2018 and is celebrating the program's accomplishments in its first year of operation. JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain postsecondary credentials and pursue meaningful careers. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 396) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-26) Tucker Weeks, of Saco, a Biddeford lifeguard, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross of Maine, Southern Maine Chapter for saving swimmers struggling in a rip current at Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 397) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-27) Marcio Munch, of Biddeford, a Biddeford lifeguard, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross of Maine, Southern Maine Chapter for saving swimmers struggling in a rip current at Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 398) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
(5-28) Christopher Lessard, of Saco, a Biddeford lifeguard, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross of Maine, Southern Maine Chapter for saving swimmers struggling in a rip current at Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 399) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-29) Mira Kuni, of Saco, a Biddeford lifeguard, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross of Maine, Southern Maine Chapter for saving swimmers struggling in a rip current at Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 400) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-30) Hannah Niles, of Saco, a Biddeford lifeguard, who is a recipient of a Real Heroes Lifesaver Award from the American Red Cross of Maine, Southern Maine Chapter for saving swimmers struggling in a rip current at Fortunes Rocks Beach in Biddeford. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 401) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
(5-31) Judy Kimball, of Biddeford, on her retirement. Dr. Kimball, an occupational therapist, is a Professor Emeritus of the University of New England. In 1980, she became the first director of the Occupational Therapy Program at the university and opened the Occupational Therapy Community Clinic in 1981. She became the first female full professor at the university in 1987. She helped to develop 3 other occupational therapy programs in the State and has consulted for over 32 agencies. She is known for her work in sensory integration, craniosacral therapies and sensory modulation interventions. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 402) Presented by Representative FOLEY of Biddeford. Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative DENK of Kennebunk.
(5-32) Isaac Wipperman, of Presque Isle, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Easton Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 403) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
(5-33) Joshua Rooney, of Presque Isle, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Easton Junior/Senior High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 404) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
(5-34) Amanda Halsey, of Fort Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 405) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
(5-35) Chelsea Ouellette, of Van Buren, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Fort Fairfield Middle/High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 406) Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
(5-36) Sarah Bronson, of Windham, Executive Director of Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center, who has received the 2019 Region 1 PATH International Credentialed Professional of the Year Award for making the center a leader in providing equine-assisted activities and therapies to individuals with a wide range of physical, mental and behavioral challenges. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 407) Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative COREY of Windham.
(5-37) Richard Whitney, of Dexter, on his retirement as a history teacher at Dexter Regional High School after 30 years of service. Mr. Whitney, who has been the Key Club advisor since the club's inception in 1998, was named the New England and Bermuda District of Key Club International 2016-17 Leader of Leaders, received the 2019 Dexter Spirit of American Foundation Tribute and was named the Wal-Mart and Sam's Club 2007 Maine Teacher of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 408) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-38) Elaine "Lainey" Cross, of Bethel, who is retiring from the School Administrative District 44 board after 21 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 409) Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-39) the Gray-New Gloucester High School Girls Basketball Team, of Gray, which won the Class B State Championship. Members of the team include Brooke Martin, Emma West, Madysen West, Sarah Fecteau, Mikaela Ryan, Whitney Dwyer, Alexa Thayer, Brianna Jordan, Abbey Michaud, Eliza Hotham, Chelsea Davis, Samantha Fortin, Jordan Grant and Gabriella Sernyk; assistant coaches Matt Andreasen, Danielle Hunt and Grace Kariotis; and head coach Michael Andreasen. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 411) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-40) Randy Gray, of Skowhegan, who is retiring as code enforcement officer and from his other duties with the Town of Skowhegan after more than 30 years of public service. Mr. Gray recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Maine Resource Recovery Association and has been selected to receive the Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from the Maine Building Officials and Inspectors Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 412) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-41) John Martin, of Gray, a student and a player on the boys basketball team at Gray-New Gloucester High School, who recently scored his 1,000th career point. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 413) Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Gray. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-42) James Ausprey, of Whiting, who is retiring as a teacher at Washington Academy after 40 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 414) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-43) Ed Browne, a resident of the Maine Veterans' Home in Machias, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday on June 25, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 415) Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
In Memory of: (5-44) Albert "Jody" Alphonse Gaudreau, Jr., of Gilead. Mr. Gaudreau was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. A jack-of-all-trades, he worked many jobs, from truck driving to farming. Mr. Gaudreau will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 410) Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-45) Florence M. McCann, of Falmouth. Mrs. McCann was an active member of Falmouth Congregational Church, serving on many committees and as president of the afternoon and evening guilds and as a member of the choir for over 60 years. She also attended Cousins Island Chapel. In Florida, she was an associate member of The Stuart Congregational Church. In her early years, she was an active member of the Falmouth Historical Society. She received the Town of Falmouth's Boston Post Cane in August 2013, and lived to the age of 107. Mrs. McCann will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
(HLS 416) Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-108) on Bill "An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Produce for Public Schools" (S.P. 132) (L.D. 454) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-108).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-128) on Bill "An Act To Support Community Schools" (S.P. 378) (L.D. 1216) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-128).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-106) on Bill "An Act To Prohibit Consideration of Naloxone Purchases in Life Insurance Underwriting" (S.P. 307) (L.D. 1047) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: 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-106).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-114) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Elimination of Highly Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace" (S.P. 296) (L.D. 1017) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not 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-114).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Expand Application of the Maine Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act of 1973 to Harvesters and Haulers of Forest Products" (S.P. 444) (L.D. 1459) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure the Integrity and Accountability of Persons Who Are Elected to Public Office" (S.P. 131) (L.D. 453) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-119) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Provide Funding to Municipalities Severely Affected by Pest Infestations" (H.P. 464) (L.D. 643) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-341) on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-310) on Bill "An Act To Restore System Administration Allocations in Maine School Administrative Units to the Level Prescribed for Fiscal Year 2017-18" (H.P. 321) (L.D. 412) 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 JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-316) on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Civil Legal Services" (H.P. 177) (L.D. 214) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation" (H.P. 613) (L.D. 839) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-330) on Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Print Publications from Sales Tax" (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1238) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Remove Sales and Use Taxation on Gold and Silver Coins" (H.P. 1058) (L.D. 1446) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-333) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Establish Open Primaries for Certain Federal and State Offices" (H.P. 96) (L.D. 114) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-311) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections" (H.P. 174) (L.D. 211) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-312) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-313) on Bill "An Act To Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Candidates and Political Action Committees" (H.P. 861) (L.D. 1187) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Enact the Maine Citizens' Initiatives Clean Election Act" (H.P. 1145) (L.D. 1583) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-318) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: 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. 260) (L.D. 894) Bill "An Act To Expressly Allow Nonprofit Corporations To Conduct Electronic Voting" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 76) (L.D. 264) Bill "An Act Regarding the Taking of a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Accident" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-118) (7-3) (S.P. 104) (L.D. 364) Bill "An Act To Establish the Right To Practice Complementary and Alternative Health Care Act" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-109) (7-4) (S.P. 136) (L.D. 458) Bill "An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-129) (7-5) (S.P. 182) (L.D. 595) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-126) (7-6) (S.P. 193) (L.D. 606) Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Cost-based Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-120) (7-7) (S.P. 212) (L.D. 699) Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Infants Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-121) (7-8) (S.P. 221) (L.D. 708) Bill "An Act To Expand Maine's Moose Lottery To Benefit Wounded Service Members and Veterans" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFEreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-112) (7-9) (S.P. 267) (L.D. 913) Bill "An Act To Protect the Public from Clergy Sexual Abuse" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-117) (7-10) (S.P. 302) (L.D. 1023) Bill "An Act Regarding the Definition of 'Serious Bodily Injury' in the Maine Criminal Code" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-116) (7-11) (S.P. 336) (L.D. 1116) Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Lead Poisoning Control Act" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-122) (7-12) (S.P. 359) (L.D. 1173) Bill "An Act To Allow the Direct Sale of Electricity" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-123) (7-13) (S.P. 394) (L.D. 1274) Bill "An Act To Enact the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-110) (7-14) (S.P. 395) (L.D. 1275) Bill "An Act To Support Access to Health Services for Homeless Youth in Maine" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-127) (7-15) (S.P. 403) (L.D. 1307) Bill "An Act To Promote Snowmobiling in Maine" Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-113) (7-16) (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1408) Bill "An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers To Wear Insignia on Their Uniforms To Indicate That They Are Veterans" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-115) (7-17) (S.P. 449) (L.D. 1469) Bill "An Act To Amend the Charter of the Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-124) (7-18) (S.P. 492) (L.D. 1557) Bill "An Act To Authorize an Additional Position in the Office of the Public Advocate" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-125) (7-19) (H.P. 204) (L.D. 241) Bill "An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-335) (7-20) (H.P. 514) (L.D. 709) Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-328) (7-21) (H.P. 603) (L.D. 829) Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-320) (7-22) (H.P. 605) (L.D. 831) Bill "An Act To Ensure Grandparents and Great-grandparents Have Visitation Rights" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-315) (7-23) (H.P. 615) (L.D. 841) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Damages Awarded for Wrongful Death" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-314) (7-24) (H.P. 640) (L.D. 866) Bill "An Act To Support College Completion by Homeless Youth in Maine" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-321) (7-25) (H.P. 740) (L.D. 985) Bill "An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards by Repealing Proficiency-based Diploma Standards" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-322) (7-26) (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1038) Bill "An Act To Improve Funding for Maine's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-319) (7-27) (H.P. 809) (L.D. 1105) Bill "An Act To Allow Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists To Administer an Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Addiction" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) (7-28) (H.P. 820) (L.D. 1131) Bill "An Act To Improve the Ability of Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities To Stay in Their Homes" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-327) (7-29) (H.P. 851) (L.D. 1168) Resolve, To Improve Maine's Response to Childhood Trauma Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-323) (7-30) (H.P. 917) (L.D. 1256) Bill "An Act To Provide a Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-331) (7-31) (H.P. 957) (L.D. 1322) Bill "An Act To Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Marijuana Businesses" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-334) (7-32) (H.P. 969) (L.D. 1341) Bill "An Act To Provide Flexibility for Efficient and Effective Management of School Management and Leadership Centers" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-325) (7-33) (H.P. 1037) (L.D. 1424) Bill "An Act To Create an Access to Justice Income Tax Credit" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-332) (7-34) (H.P. 1067) (L.D. 1455) Bill "An Act To Change the Name of Township 17, Range 3 to Van Buren Cove" (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-338) (7-35) (H.P. 1084) (L.D. 1482) Bill "An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Blueberry Tax" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-340) (7-36) (H.P. 1121) (L.D. 1538) Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Equity for Positions in the Maine Community College System" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRSreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-324) (7-37) (H.P. 1130) (L.D. 1568) Bill "An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Magalloway Plantation" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-339) (7-38) (H.P. 1178) (L.D. 1643) Bill "An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2019-20" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-326)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding Early Voting (H.P. 447) (L.D. 619)
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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Constitutional Amendment
(10-2) RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Facilitate the Use of Ranked-choice Voting for Governor and Members of the Legislature (H.P. 1079) (L.D. 1477)
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
(10-3) An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services (H.P. 568) (L.D. 763)
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 Transfer the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund to the Office of the Treasurer of State (H.P. 849) (L.D. 1160)
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 Increase Funding for Assertive Community Treatment (H.P. 824) (L.D. 1135)
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, To Transfer the Guilford Butler School Property to the Town of South Thomaston (H.P. 943) (L.D. 1300)
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
(10-7) 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 (H.P. 1211) (L.D. 1696)
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 (10-8) An Act To Require That Nonmotorized Carriages Be Equipped with Reflective Tape and Lights (H.P. 161) (L.D. 198) (10-9) An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling (H.P. 169) (L.D. 206) (10-10) An Act To Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers (S.P. 61) (L.D. 249) (10-11) An Act To Address Student Hunger with a "Breakfast after the Bell" Program (S.P. 99) (L.D. 359) (10-12) An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public Charter Schools (H.P. 370) (L.D. 513) (10-13) An Act To Enhance Highway Safety by Strengthening the So-called Move Over Law (S.P. 168) (L.D. 546) (10-14) An Act To Allow Chiropractic Internships (H.P. 623) (L.D. 849) (10-15) An Act To Provide Adequate Reimbursement under MaineCare for Ambulance and Neonatal Transport Services (S.P. 269) (L.D. 915) (10-16) An Act Increasing Municipal Agent Fees for Motor Vehicle Registrations (S.P. 272) (L.D. 917) (10-17) An Act To Establish Universal Public Preschool Programs (H.P. 773) (L.D. 1043) (10-18) An Act To Authorize Public Schools To Periodically Test for Radon (H.P. 802) (L.D. 1079) (10-19) An Act To Allow Maine Medical Marijuana Caregivers To Measure Cultivation Limits by Plant Canopy Size (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1218) (10-20) An Act To Require the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention To Be Credentialed (S.P. 397) (L.D. 1277) (10-21) An Act To Improve Oral Health and Access to Dental Care for Maine Children (H.P. 1014) (L.D. 1399) (10-22) An Act To Expand Access to Head Start To Assist Opioid-affected and Other At-risk Families (H.P. 1030) (L.D. 1417) (10-23) An Act To Create a System Using the Permit for Disposition of Human Remains To Track the Burial of Cremated Remains in a Public Cemetery (H.P. 1086) (L.D. 1484) (10-24) An Act To Amend the Date by Which an Applicant for Funds under the Local Road Assistance Program Must Provide Certification to the Department of Transportation (H.P. 1106) (L.D. 1513)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-25) Resolve, To Reduce Food Waste in Schools (H.P. 398) (L.D. 541) (10-26) Resolve, Concerning the Adoption of Rules To Carry Out the Purpose of the Bridging Rental Assistance Program (H.P. 441) (L.D. 613) (10-27) Resolve, To Require Professional Licensure for Home Inspectors (H.P. 492) (L.D. 671) (10-28) Resolve, To Review Asset Limits for Social Service Programs (H.P. 570) (L.D. 765) (10-29) Resolve, To Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services (H.P. 727) (L.D. 972) (10-30) Resolve, To Establish and Fund Interventions for At-risk Families and Children (H.P. 769) (L.D. 1039) (10-31) Resolve, To Require Reimbursement for Bed-hold Days in Adult Family Care Homes (S.P. 345) (L.D. 1125) (10-32) Resolve, To Examine Issues Relating to Bullying in Schools (S.P. 402) (L.D. 1306) (10-33) Resolve, To Direct the Department of Administrative and Financial Services To Conduct a Surplus Property Inventory (H.P. 1008) (L.D. 1394)
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. 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)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Concerning Alternative Signatures Made by Persons with Disabilities (H.P. 1049) (L.D. 1437)
TABLED - May 8, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE. (Roll Call Ordered)
6. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-82) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCESon Resolve, To Require a Study of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions from the Proposed Central Maine Power Company Transmission Corridor (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 202) (L.D. 640)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-82). TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
7. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States" (S.P. 252) (L.D. 816)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44). TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-248) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Restore Services To Help Certain Noncitizens Meet Their Basic Needs" (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1317)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-259) - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax" (H.P. 718) (L.D. 963)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
10. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-257) - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act To Provide Career and Technical Training Options for Electricians" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1240)
TABLED - May 16, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
11. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Holden Willard, of Raymond (HLS 383)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAY of Raymond. PENDING - PASSAGE.
12. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Lands to Roosevelt Conference Center Doing Business as Eagle Lake Sporting Camps (H.P. 107) (L.D. 125)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-284) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Bring Maine's Laws Concerning Implied Consent in Operating a Motor Vehicle into Compliance with Recent Opinions of the United States Supreme Court" (H.P. 567) (L.D. 762)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford. PENDING - Motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-301) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act Regarding Net Neutrality and Internet Policy" (H.P. 986) (L.D. 1364)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-294) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Resolve, To Improve Access to Neurobehavioral Services (H.P. 317) (L.D. 408)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-293) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk" (H.P. 940) (L.D. 1297)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act To Enact the Maine Death with Dignity Act" (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1313)
TABLED - May 21, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative HYMANSON of York. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Establish Standards for Operation and Maintenance and Asset Management for Publicly Owned Treatment Works and Municipal Satellite Collection Systems" (H.P. 1263) (L.D. 1779)
Sponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-2) Bill "An Act To Support Replacement of At-risk Home Heating Oil Tanks" (H.P. 1264) (L.D. 1780)
Sponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-3) Bill "An Act To Allow the Board of Environmental Protection To Make Changes through Routine Technical Rulemaking to Federally Based Screening Levels for the Beneficial Use of Solid Waste" (H.P. 1265) (L.D. 1781)
Sponsored by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick. 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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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Children's Cabinet and Its Advisory Councils" (S.P. 602) (L.D. 1778)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Reduce the Membership of the Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board" (S.P. 600) (L.D. 1776) (1-3) Bill "An Act To Add Rivers, Streams and Brooks to the Department of Environmental Protection's Compensation Fee Program" (S.P. 601) (L.D. 1777)
Come 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 Increase the Efficiency of Certain Consumer Credit Protection Laws" (S.P. 599) (L.D. 1767)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative HYMANSON of York, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1266)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill relating to options to adjust upper payment limits for services under MaineCare.
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Expand Application of the Maine Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act of 1973 to Harvesters and Haulers of Forest Products (S.P. 444) (L.D. 1459)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 598)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00 in the Morning.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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