43rd Legislative Day

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

           Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.

           Prayer by Alan Baughcum, Brunswick Area Interfaith Council.

           National Anthem by Calais Middle School and High School Band.

           Pledge of Allegiance.

           Doctor of the day, Jessica Richmond, M.D., Sebec.

           Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 23, 2019.

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SENATE PAPERS

Non-Concurrent Matter

           (1-1)  Bill "An Act To Clarify the Use of Burying Grounds and Family Burying Grounds"

(H.P. 777) (L.D. 1054)

           Majority (10) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT READ and ACCEPTEDin the House on May 21, 2019.

           Comes from the Senate with the Reports READ and the Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.

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COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 185)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

May 28, 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 22, 2019

The Honorable Michael Carey of Lewiston, Sarah A. Churchill of Windham, Robert P. Cummins of Portland, the Honorable Roger J. Katz of Brunswick, Robert C. LeBrasseur of Sabattus, Ronald W. Schneider, Jr. of Wells, the Honorable Joshua A. Tardy of Newport and Mary Zmigrodski of South China for appointment to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.

Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §1803, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.

on May 24, 2019

Peter Geiger, for appointment to the State Board of Education

Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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           (2-2)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 186)

STATE OF MAINE

CLERK'S OFFICE

2 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

May 28, 2019

Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Speaker Gideon:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

L.D. 326         An Act To Decriminalize Engaging in Prostitution

L.D. 516         An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program

L.D. 747         An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms

L.D. 869         An Act Regarding Gun Control

L.D. 1033       An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms

L.D. 1071       An Act To Prohibit the Sale of High-capacity Magazines

L.D. 1636       An Act To Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System

Environment and Natural Resources

L.D. 1707       An Act To Ensure Accuracy and Reliability of Environmental Testing by Requiring Compliance Testing by 3rd-parties

Health and Human Services

L.D. 752         An Act To Reduce Food Insecurity and Promote Economic Growth

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

L.D. 132         An Act To Eliminate Insurance Rating Based on Age, Geographic Location or Smoking History and To Reduce Rate Variability Due to Group Size

Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business

L.D. 3            An Act To Enhance and Increase the Availability of Mental Health Providers in Maine  (EMERGENCY)

L.D. 183         An Act To Increase the Number of Teachers in Maine

L.D. 349         An Act To Extend the Refundability of the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit to Students in the Behavioral Health Field

L.D. 386         An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Wildlife Biology Internship Program

L.D. 686         An Act To Ease Record-keeping Requirements for Auctioneers

L.D. 872         An Act To Forgive Education Debt for Certain Health Care Professionals Who Work in the State

L.D. 1445       An Act To Provide Debt-free Educational Opportunities for Maine Residents

L.D. 1530       An Act To Expand Incentives To Live and Work in Maine through a Tax Credit for Certain Student Loans

Judiciary

L.D. 1503       An Act To Establish the Maine False Claims Act

L.D. 1522       An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Orders of Abandonment for Residential Properties in Foreclosure

Labor and Housing

L.D. 312         An Act To Reduce the Cost of Workers' Compensation Insurance for Small Employers

L.D. 1605       An Act To Provide Fair Contracts in the Logging Industry

L.D. 1736       An Act To Compensate Corrections and Mental Health Workers for Injuries and Illness Suffered While Working

Taxation

L.D. 958         An Act To Amend the Maine Income Tax Laws

Sincerely,

S/Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of House

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           (2-3)  The Following Communication: (S.C. 490)

MAINE SENATE

129TH LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

May 23, 2019

Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Speaker Gideon:

In accordance with 3 MRSA §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 129th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nomination:

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, James W. Gorman, Jr. of Freeport for appointment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board.

Best Regards,

S/Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE

           (3-1)  Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Education Laws"

(H.P. 1270)  (L.D. 1785)

Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor.

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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           (3-2)  Bill "An Act To Increase Land Permit by Rule Application Fees"

(H.P. 1269)  (L.D. 1784)

Sponsored by Representative BLUME of York.

Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-3)  Bill "An Act To Update Maine's Sales Prohibition on Upholstered Furniture Treated with Flame-retardant Chemicals"

(H.P. 1271)  (L.D. 1786)

Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond.

Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed.

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           (3-4)  Bill "An Act To Amend the Motorcycle Rider Education and Driver Education Laws"

(H.P. 1267)  (L.D. 1782)

Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville.

Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BRYANT of Windham, COLLINGS of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, MARTIN of Greene, PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn.

Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           (3-5)  Bill "An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws"

(H.P. 1268)  (L.D. 1783)

Sponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham.

Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, COLLINGS of Portland, MARTIN of Greene, PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville.

Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.

           Committee on TRANSPORTATION suggested and ordered printed.

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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR

           In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:

Recognizing:

           (5-1)  Robert Albert Herbert Boisse, of Wells, who is celebrating his 90th Birthday on June 1, 2019.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 572)

           (5-2)  Charlie Spiegel, of Searsport, a senior at Searsport District 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 574)

           (5-3)  James and Shirley Carson Curtis, of Knox, who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 575)

           (5-4)  Liberty Baptist Church, which is celebrating its 175th Anniversary in October 2019.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 576)

           (5-5)  Zoe Grant, of Belfast, a senior at the University of Southern Maine, who has been named one of the nation's Cherry Blossom Princesses as part of celebration of the unique and enduring friendship between the United States and Japan.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 577)

           (5-6)  Dr. Valerie Ann Waldemarson, of Caribou, who has received the 2018-2019 Financial Educator of the Year Award from the Maine Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy for her efforts to improve the financial capability of her students.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 578)

           (5-7)  the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Mount Abram Regional High School, in Salem Township:  Benjamin Butterfield, Alice Cockerham, Hailey Fenwick, Isaiah Finn, Kiley Holt, Ashley LaGross, Alana Mahar, Summer Ross, Serena Sitz and Jocelyn Stevens.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 579)

           (5-8)  the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Mt. Blue High School, in Farmington:  Marielle Pelletier, Alexys Greenman, Katherine Brittain, Elysia Roorbach, Chelsea Seabold, Hallie Pike, Maeve Hickey, Ryan Haszko, Samuel Smith and Zachary Gunther.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 580)

           (5-9)  the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Cony High School, in Augusta:  Zinaida Gregor, valedictorian;Allyson Waller, salutatorian; Alexander Farkas; Caleb Richardson;Nicholas Mills; Talia Jorgensen; Matthew Birch; Anna Stolt;Annemarie Towle; and Nathaniel Berry.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 581)

           (5-10)  the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Erskine Academy, in China:  Braden Soule, valedictorian;Willow Throckmorton-Hansford, salutatorian; Hagen Joki Wallace;Elizabeth Sugg; Jacob Praul; Conor Skehan; Olivia Kunesh; Samantha Heath; Caitlin Labbe; and Kassidy Wade.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 582)

           (5-11)  the Top Ten students of the 2019 graduating class of Oak Hill High School, in Wales:  Catherine Daigle, Alexis Faucher, James Greenwood, Jennifer Hall, Miranda Kramer, Alani Lindsay, Noah Moring, Ethan Richard, Jade Sturtevant and Sadie Waterman.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 583)

           (5-12)  Kiana Joler, of Benton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Lawrence High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 584)

           (5-13)  Matthew Brown, of Clinton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Lawrence High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 585)

           (5-14)  Dorothy Buchanan, of Auburn, who celebrated her 100th Birthday in April.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 586)

           (5-15)  Dorothy Kern, of Auburn, who is celebrating her 100th Birthday on September 23, 2019.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 587)

           (5-16)  Lucas Judice, of Dayton, a student at Thornton Academy, who placed second in the 3,000 meter racewalk at the 2019 U.S.A. Track and Field National Youth Indoor Track Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 588)

           (5-17)  Wendy Lynds, of Littleton, who has retired as Unit Coordinator at Gardiner Health Care Facility after 45 years of nursing.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(SLS 589)

           (5-18)  Kayla Raymond, of Standish, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 417)

Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.

Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative ORDWAY of Standish.

           (5-19)  Julia Morin, of Buxton, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 418)

Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.

Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton.

           (5-20)  Beverly Bennett, of Buckfield, who is celebrating her 90th Birthday.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 419)

Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

           (5-21)  Annie Choi, of Paris, a senior at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, who is a recipient of a 2019 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 420)

Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

           (5-22)  Hartley "Skip" Mowatt, Jr., of Paris, who is retiring as Chief of the Paris Police Department after 28 years of public service.  Chief Mowatt has served with the department since he took a part-time job in 1991, working his way up from part time to full time, and being promoted to sergeant in 1998 and chief in 2016.  He served as a school resource officer for School Administrative District 17 for almost 10 years.  While serving as a sergeant, he took a 5-year leave of absence starting in 2004 when his Army National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq.  He also worked for the West Paris Fire Department for 10 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 421)

Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.

Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.

           (5-23)  the Top Students of the 2019 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School, in Rumford:  Mackenzie Arsenault, Aaron Cameron, Sarah Cunningham, Wendy Ducas, Cameron Gallant, Garrett Garbarini, Kennedy Hamner, Keziah Hartzell, Taylor Henry, Gabriel Ladd, Dillon McPherson and Noah Ronan.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 422)

Presented by Representative DOLLOFF of Rumford.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.

           (5-24)  Emily Vraux, of Greenville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 423)

Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.

           (5-25)  Dakota Morehouse, of Rockwood, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Greenville Consolidated School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 424)

Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.

Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative GRIGNON of Athens.

           (5-26)  Barbara Finkelstein, of Wells.  Dr. Finkelstein is retiring as President of York County Community College after over four decades of service in higher education.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 425)

Presented by Representative HOBBS of Wells.

Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.

           (5-27)  Kade Kelley, of Falmouth, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Falmouth High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 426)

Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.

Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.

           (5-28)  John Auer, of Falmouth, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Falmouth High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 427)

Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.

Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.

           (5-29)  the Landing School, in Arundel, which recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary during the annual event at which the school's students launch the boats they have built.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 428)

Presented by Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel.

Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.

           (5-30)  Jeanne Crocker, of Scarborough, who is retiring after many years of service in Maine's schools.  Ms. Crocker has served as a French and Spanish teacher, an assistant principal and principal, assistant executive director of the Maine Principals' Association, an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Maine and Portland Public Schools director of school management and interim superintendent.  She has received many awards and recognitions during her career, including being chosen as Maine's High School Principal of the Year in 2003.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 429)

Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.

Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough, Representative BABINE of Scarborough.

           (5-31)  Bailee Kinney, of Minot, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award.  This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 432)

Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.

Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.

           (5-32)  Mairead Murphy, of York, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award.  This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 433)

Presented by Representative BLUME of York.

Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.

           (5-33)  Amelia Searfoss, of Pownal, a Girl Scout who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award.  This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

(HLS 434)

Presented by Speaker GIDEON of Freeport.

Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative SHARPE of Durham.

In Memory of:

           (5-34)  Jack Merrithew, of Searsport.  Mr. Merrithew was a Vietnam War veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Seabees.  He worked in the paper mill in Bucksport for many years.  He was a devout Mason, had a strong appreciation for the Boy Scouts and was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for more than 15 years and also of Barney Hose, a historical firefighter group.  He served the Town of Searsport as a selectman for 15 years, cochaired the town's 175th Anniversary Committee and started the Maritime Heritage Days, now in its 4th year.  Mr. Merrithew will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;

(SLS 573)

           (5-35)  Eric T. Wight, of Bethel.  Mr. Wight was the last watchman on the fire tower on Old Spec Mountain.  He removed the cabin from the tower in the summer of 1959.  He also served in the United States Armed Forces in 1960 as a tank driver for the Maine National Guard.  He worked for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a game warden from 1963 to 1985, retiring as a sergeant, having headed the department's search and rescue team.  He wrote a book, Maine Game Wardens, telling his stories and accounts of his fellow wardens and the service's history.  Mr. Wight will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of over 56 years, Karen, and by his family and friends;

(HLS 430)

Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel.

Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.

           (5-36)  Earlene "Kitty" Ahlquist Chadbourne, of Cumberland.  Mrs. Chadbourne was a poet, writer, historian and artist.  She wrote a poetry chapbook, The Pearl Collection, contributed articles for Scarborough at 350:  Linking the Past to the Present and Saco Churches and wrote A Child's Life 90 Years Ago: Recollections of Florence and Earle Ahlquist 1923-1946, Scarborough, Maine.  She volunteered many hours to charitable work, including with Stonecroft's Christian Women's Club, Maine Poets Society, Chadbourne Family Association, Maine Nordmenn - Sons of Norway Chapter, Piscataqua Pioneers, Saco Bay Rotary, of which she was a charter member and a Paul Harris Fellow, and Dyer Library.  She also held posts with the Daughters of the American Revolution and her local chapter, the Elizabeth Wadsworth Chapter of Greater Portland.  Mrs. Chadbourne will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 30 years, Ted, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;

(HLS 431)

Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

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-130) on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools"

(S.P. 71)  (L.D. 259)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MILLETT of Cumberland
                                   CARSON of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   KORNFIELD of Bangor
                                   BRENNAN of Portland
                                   DODGE of Belfast
                                   FARNSWORTH of Portland
                                   INGWERSEN of Arundel
                                   McCREA of Fort Fairfield

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   POULIOT of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   DRINKWATER of Milford
                                   FECTEAU of Augusta
                                   RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                   SAMPSON of Alfred

           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-130).

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           (6-2)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-138) on Bill "An Act To Increase the Number of Recipients under the Tuition Waiver Program for Participants in Foster Care"

(S.P. 500)  (L.D. 1566)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MILLETT of Cumberland
                                   CARSON of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   KORNFIELD of Bangor
                                   BRENNAN of Portland
                                   DODGE of Belfast
                                   FARNSWORTH of Portland
                                   INGWERSEN of Arundel
                                   McCREA of Fort Fairfield

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   POULIOT of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   DRINKWATER of Milford
                                   FECTEAU of Augusta
                                   RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                   SAMPSON of Alfred

           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-138).

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           (6-3)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels by Cable System Operators"

(S.P. 426)  (L.D. 1371)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   LAWRENCE of York
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   WOODSOME of York

           Representatives:
                                   BERRY of Bowdoinham
                                  CAIAZZO of Scarborough
                                   DOUDERA of Camden
                                   GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
                                   HANLEY of Pittston
                                   KESSLER of South Portland
                                   RILEY of Jay
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representative:
                                   FOSTER of Dexter

           Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

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           (6-4)  Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-135) on Bill "An Act To Extend from 6 Months to One Year the Notice Period Required under the Maine Tort Claims Act"

(S.P. 157)  (L.D. 492)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   CARPENTER of Aroostook
                                   BELLOWS of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   BAILEY of Saco
                                   BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
                                   CARDONE of Bangor
                                   EVANGELOS of Friendship
                                   HARNETT of Gardiner
                                   RECKITT of South Portland
                                   TALBOT ROSS of Portland

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   KEIM of Oxford

           Representatives:
                                   CURTIS of Madison
                                   HAGGAN of Hampden

           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-135).

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           (6-5)  Nine Members of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Protect the Privacy of Online Customer Information"

(S.P. 275)  (L.D. 946)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   WOODSOME of York

           Representatives:
                                   BERRY of Bowdoinham
                                   CAIAZZO of Scarborough
                                   DOUDERA of Camden
                                   GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
                                   KESSLER of South Portland
                                   RILEY of Jay
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

           One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-133) on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representative:
                                   FOSTER of Dexter

           One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-134) on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representative:
                                   HANLEY of Pittston

           Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASSREAD and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.

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           (6-6)  Six Members of the Committee on TAXATION report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-137) on Bill "An Act To Encourage Savings through Contributions to Family Development Accounts"

(S.P. 401)  (L.D. 1305)

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   POULIOT of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   BICKFORD of Auburn
                                   KRYZAK of Acton
                                   MAREAN of Hollis
                                   STANLEY of Medway
                                   STEWART of Presque Isle

           Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   CHIPMAN of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   TIPPING of Orono
                                   CLOUTIER of Lewiston
                                   DENK of Kennebunk
                                   MATLACK of St. George
                                   TERRY of Gorham

           Comes from the Senate with Report "A" OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-137).

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           (6-7)  Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-365) on Bill "An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine"

(H.P. 231)  (L.D. 307)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MILLETT of Cumberland
                                   CARSON of Cumberland

           Representatives:
                                   KORNFIELD of Bangor
                                   BRENNAN of Portland
                                   DODGE of Belfast
                                   FARNSWORTH of Portland
                                   INGWERSEN of Arundel
                                   McCREA of Fort Fairfield

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-366) on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   POULIOT of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   DRINKWATER of Milford
                                   FECTEAU of Augusta
                                   RUDNICKI of Fairfield
                                   SAMPSON of Alfred

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           (6-8)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Expand Options for Consumers of Cable Television in Purchasing Individual Channels and Programs"

(H.P. 606)  (L.D. 832)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   WOODSOME of York

           Representatives:
                                   BERRY of Bowdoinham
                                  CAIAZZO of Scarborough
                                   DOUDERA of Camden
                                   GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
                                   HANLEY of Pittston
                                   RILEY of Jay
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   LAWRENCE of York

           Representatives:
                                   FOSTER of Dexter
                                   KESSLER of South Portland

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           (6-9)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-369) on Bill "An Act To Study Transmission Solutions To Enable Renewable Energy Investment in the State"

(H.P. 1016)  (L.D. 1401)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   LAWRENCE of York
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   WOODSOME of York

           Representatives:
                                   BERRY of Bowdoinham
                                   CAIAZZO of Scarborough
                                   DOUDERA of Camden
                                   GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
                                   KESSLER of South Portland
                                   RILEY of Jay
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   FOSTER of Dexter
                                   HANLEY of Pittston

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           (6-10)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on 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)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   LAWRENCE of York
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox

           Representatives:
                                   BERRY of Bowdoinham
                                   CAIAZZO of Scarborough
                                   DOUDERA of Camden
                                   GROHOSKI of Ellsworth
                                   KESSLER of South Portland
                                   RILEY of Jay

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-370) on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   WOODSOME of York

           Representatives:
                                   FOSTER of Dexter
                                   HANLEY of Pittston
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

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           (6-11)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-362) on Bill "An Act To Protect the Environment and Public Health by Further Reducing Toxic Chemicals in Packaging"

(H.P. 1043)  (L.D. 1433)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   CARSON of Cumberland
                                   FOLEY of York

           Representatives:
                                   TUCKER of Brunswick
                                   BLUME of York
                                   FAY of Raymond
                                   GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
                                   HOBBS of Wells
                                  SKOLFIELD of Weld
                                   ZEIGLER of Montville

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                   LYFORD of Eddington

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           (6-12)  Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-361) on Bill "An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection Regarding the State's Product Stewardship Program Framework Laws"

(H.P. 1185)  (L.D. 1649)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   CARSON of Cumberland
                                   CHENETTE of York
                                   FOLEY of York

           Representatives:
                                   TUCKER of Brunswick
                                   BLUME of York
                                   CAMPBELL of Orrington
                                   FAY of Raymond
                                   GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach
                                   HOBBS of Wells
                                   ZEIGLER of Montville

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   JOHANSEN of Monticello
                                   LYFORD of Eddington

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           (6-13)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-355) on Bill "An Act To Improve the Health and Economic Security of Older Residents"

(H.P. 810)  (L.D. 1106)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   GRATWICK of Penobscot
                                   CLAXTON of Androscoggin
                                   MOORE of Washington

           Representatives:
                                   HYMANSON of York
                                   CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                   MADIGAN of Waterville
                                   MEYER of Eliot
                                   PERRY of Calais
                                   STOVER of Boothbay
                                   TALBOT ROSS of Portland

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   GRIFFIN of Levant
                                   JAVNER of Chester
                                   O'CONNOR of Berwick

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           (6-14)  Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-368) on Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Request a Waiver Relating to Support Services and To Provide Funds To Prevent Homelessness

(H.P. 1019)  (L.D. 1404)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   GRATWICK of Penobscot
                                   CLAXTON of Androscoggin
                                   MOORE of Washington

           Representatives:
                                   HYMANSON of York
                                   CRAVEN of Lewiston
                                   MADIGAN of Waterville
                                   MEYER of Eliot
                                   PERRY of Calais
                                   STOVER of Boothbay
                                   TALBOT ROSS of Portland

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.

           Signed:

           Representatives:
                                   GRIFFIN of Levant
                                   JAVNER of Chester
                                   O'CONNOR of Berwick

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           (6-15)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-357) on Bill "An Act To Increase Notification Time Periods for Rent Increases and Terminations of Tenancies at Will"

(H.P. 232)  (L.D. 308)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   BELLOWS of Kennebec
                                   LAWRENCE of York

           Representatives:
                                   SYLVESTER of Portland
                                   CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
                                   CUDDY of Winterport
                                   DOORE of Augusta
                                   PEOPLES of Westbrook
                                   RYKERSON of Kittery

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   GUERIN of Penobscot

           Representatives:
                                   AUSTIN of Gray
                                   BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                   LOCKMAN of Bradley
                                   MORRIS of Turner

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           (6-16)  Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-358) on Bill "An Act Regarding the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act"

(H.P. 1024)  (L.D. 1411)

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   BELLOWS of Kennebec

           Representatives:
                                   SYLVESTER of Portland
                                   CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
                                   CUDDY of Winterport
                                   DUNPHY of Old Town
                                   PEOPLES of Westbrook

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   GUERIN of Penobscot

           Representatives:
                                   AUSTIN of Gray
                                   BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
                                   LOCKMAN of Bradley
                                   MORRIS of Turner

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           (6-17)  Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-359) on Bill "An Act To Allow Student License Holders To Fish for or Take Lobsters during a Closed Season"

(H.P. 711)  (L.D. 956)

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   VITELLI of Sagadahoc

           Representatives:
                                   McCREIGHT of Harpswell
                                   ALLEY of Beals
                                   BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
                                   BLUME of York
                                   FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor
                                   HEPLER of Woolwich
                                   HUTCHINS of Penobscot
                                   JAVNER of Chester
                                   McDONALD of Stonington
                                  TUELL of East Machias

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-360) on same Bill.

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   DOW of Lincoln

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           (6-18)  Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Study the Current Status and Future Sustainability of Aquaculture in the State (EMERGENCY)

(H.P. 1033)  (L.D. 1420)

           Signed:

           Senator:
                                   DOW of Lincoln

           Representatives:
                                   ALLEY of Beals
                                   BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
                                   BLUME of York
                                   FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor
                                   HUTCHINS of Penobscot
                                   JAVNER of Chester
                                   McDONALD of Stonington
                                   TUELL of East Machias

           Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-356) on same Resolve.

           Signed:

           Senators:
                                   MIRAMANT of Knox
                                   VITELLI of Sagadahoc

           Representatives:
                                   McCREIGHT of Harpswell
                                   HEPLER of Woolwich

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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. 368)  (L.D. 1194) Bill "An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans"  Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-136)

           (7-2)  (H.P. 925)  (L.D. 1283) Resolve, To Advance College Affordability by Convening a Task Force To Recommend a Sustainable Funding Model for Maintaining Maine's Public Higher Education Infrastructure (EMERGENCY)  Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass

           (7-3)  (H.P. 1234)  (L.D. 1732) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Scallop Drag Size Limitation in Blue Hill Bay"  Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass

           (7-4)  (H.P. 47)  (L.D. 46) Bill "An Act To Establish a Substance Use Disorder Clinic at the Cumberland County Jail" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-354)

           (7-5)  (H.P. 282)  (L.D. 373) Bill "An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Dental Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-353)

           (7-6)  (H.P. 395)  (L.D. 538) Bill "An Act To Ensure Access to Medical Cannabis for Visiting Qualifying Patients" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-347)

           (7-7)  (H.P. 689)  (L.D. 934) Resolve, To Review the Implementation of the Maine Background Check Center Act Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-348)

           (7-8)  (H.P. 739)  (L.D. 984) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Children's Behavioral Health Issues in Order To Return to the State Children Who Are Currently Housed in Residential Treatment Systems outside of the State and To Suspend Certain Contracts Related to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-352)

           (7-9)  (H.P. 818)  (L.D. 1129) Bill "An Act To Clarify Certain Provisions of the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-346)

           (7-10)  (H.P. 889)  (L.D. 1228) Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services To Create a Limited Benefit MaineCare Card for Individuals Eligible for the Medicare Savings Program  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-367)

           (7-11)  (H.P. 950)  (L.D. 1315) Bill "An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-351)

           (7-12)  (H.P. 953)  (L.D. 1318) Resolve, To Increase Access to Housing-related Support Services  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-349)

           (7-13)  (H.P. 1110)  (L.D. 1517) Bill "An Act To Facilitate the Deployment of Small Wireless Facilities in Maine"  Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-363)

           (7-14)  (H.P. 1139)  (L.D. 1577) Bill "An Act To Assist Nursing Homes in the Management of Facility Beds"  Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-350)

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ENACTORS

Constitutional Amendment

           (10-1)  RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Explicitly Prohibit Discrimination Based on the Sex of an Individual

(H.P. 342)  (L.D. 433)
(C. "A" H-230)

           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 Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing

(H.P. 156)  (L.D. 193)
(C. "A" H-260)

           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 Make Ballot Questions Easier To Read and Understand for Maine Voters

(H.P. 391)  (L.D. 534)
(C. "A" H-277)

           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 Allow the Transfer of a Moose Hunting Permit to a Disabled Veteran

(S.P. 221)  (L.D. 708)
(C. "A" S-112)

           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)  An Act To Strengthen the Lead Poisoning Control Act

(S.P. 336)  (L.D. 1116)
(C. "A" S-122)

           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)  An Act To Change the Name of Township 17, Range 3 to Van Buren Cove

(H.P. 1067)  (L.D. 1455)
(C. "A" H-338)

           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)  An Act To Amend Maine Fireworks Laws To Include Flame Effects

(H.P. 1117)  (L.D. 1534)
(C. "A" H-286)

           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

           (10-8)  An Act To Improve Administration of the Maine Aeronautical Advisory Board and the Public Transit Advisory Council

(H.P. 1140)  (L.D. 1578)

           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

           (10-9)  An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2019-20

(H.P. 1178)  (L.D. 1643)
(C. "A" H-326)

           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

           (10-10)  Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Children's Mental Health

(H.P. 41)  (L.D. 40)
(C. "A" H-246)

           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

           (10-11)  Resolve, To Reestablish the Commission To Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners

(H.P. 603)  (L.D. 829)
(C. "A" H-320)

           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

           (10-12)  Resolve, To Improve Maine's Response to Childhood Trauma

(H.P. 851)  (L.D. 1168)
(C. "A" H-323)

           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

           (10-13)  Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Section 40: Home Health Services, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services

(H.P. 978)  (L.D. 1356)

           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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Mandate

           (10-14)  An Act Regarding Secondary School Education Concerning Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault

(H.P. 578)  (L.D. 773)
(C. "A" H-266)

           Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.  In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.

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Acts

           (10-15)  An Act To Change the Composition of the Board of Pesticides Control

(H.P. 37)  (L.D. 36)
(C. "A" H-304)

           (10-16)  An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Promote Safety with Respect to the Handling or Use of Firearms, Watercraft, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles and in Other Outdoor Activities

(H.P. 103)  (L.D. 121)
(C. "A" H-276)

           (10-17)  An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections

(H.P. 178)  (L.D. 215)
(C. "A" H-283)

           (10-18)  An Act To Increase Funding To Contain and Manage the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Species

(H.P. 198)  (L.D. 235)
(C. "A" H-309)

           (10-19)  An Act To Adjust the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery

(H.P. 204)  (L.D. 241)
(C. "A" H-335)

           (10-20)  An Act Regarding Liability for Taking a Blood Sample from an Operator of a Motor Vehicle Involved in a Fatal Crash

(S.P. 76)  (L.D. 264)
(C. "A" S-118)

           (10-21)  An Act To Provide School Personnel Paid Hourly a Wage Pay Option

(H.P. 224)  (L.D. 300)
(S. "A" S-131 to C. "A" H-220)

           (10-22)  An Act To Protect Vulnerable Persons from Theft

(H.P. 240)  (L.D. 316)
(C. "A" H-297)

           (10-23)  An Act To Provide Sustainable Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

(H.P. 273)  (L.D. 347)
(C. "A" H-206)

           (10-24)  An Act To Establish the Right To Practice Complementary and Alternative Health Care Act

(S.P. 104)  (L.D. 364)
(C. "A" S-109)

           (10-25)  An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Produce for Public Schools

(S.P. 132)  (L.D. 454)
(C. "A" S-108)

           (10-26)  An Act To Require Motorists To Yield to Transit Buses

(S.P. 136)  (L.D. 458)
(C. "A" S-129)

           (10-27)  An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates

(H.P. 374)  (L.D. 517)
(C. "A" H-164)

           (10-28)  An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees

(S.P. 182)  (L.D. 595)
(C. "A" S-126)

           (10-29)  An Act To Increase Electric Vehicles in Maine

(H.P. 442)  (L.D. 614)
(C. "A" H-300)

           (10-30)  An Act To Protect the Integrity of the MaineCare Program

(H.P. 443)  (L.D. 615)
(C. "A" H-306)

           (10-31)  An Act To Allow a Class III Lobster and Crab Fishing License Holder To Engage More Crew Members

(H.P. 497)  (L.D. 676)
(C. "A" H-287)

           (10-32)  An Act To Exempt Certain Meals Provided to Food Service Employees from the Sales and Use Tax

(H.P. 514)  (L.D. 709)
(C. "A" H-328)

           (10-33)  An Act To Increase the School Construction Debt Service Limit

(H.P. 517)  (L.D. 712)
(C. "A" H-290)

           (10-34)  An Act To Strengthen Maine's Endangered Species Laws

(H.P. 518)  (L.D. 713)
(C. "A" H-275)

           (10-35)  An Act Concerning Visitation Rights of Great-grandparents

(H.P. 605)  (L.D. 831)
(C. "A" H-315)

           (10-36)  An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Damages Awarded for Wrongful Death

(H.P. 615)  (L.D. 841)
(C. "A" H-314)

           (10-37)  An Act To Provide Funding for Hunting Opportunities for Disabled Veterans

(H.P. 639)  (L.D. 865)
(C. "A" H-273)

           (10-38)  An Act To Support College Completion by Homeless Youth in Maine

(H.P. 640)  (L.D. 866)
(C. "A" H-321)

           (10-39)  An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Governmental Entity is a Party Be Made Available to the Public

(H.P. 642)  (L.D. 868)
(C. "A" H-269)

           (10-40)  An Act To Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round

(H.P. 659)  (L.D. 885)
(C. "A" H-307)

           (10-41)  An Act To Expressly Allow Nonprofit Corporations To Conduct Electronic Voting

(S.P. 260)  (L.D. 894)

           (10-42)  An Act To Require Schools To Submit Pest Management Activity Logs and Inspection Results to the Board of Pesticides Control for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public

(H.P. 672)  (L.D. 908)
(C. "A" H-302)

           (10-43)  An Act To Amend the Laws on Gross Sexual Assault, Unlawful Sexual Contact and Unlawful Sexual Touching To Include Counseling Professionals

(S.P. 267)  (L.D. 913)
(C. "A" S-117)

           (10-44)  An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children

(H.P. 731)  (L.D. 976)
(C. "A" H-296)

           (10-45)  An Act To Maintain High School Diploma Standards by Repealing Proficiency-based Diploma Standards and Adding the Equivalent in Standards Achievement

(H.P. 740)  (L.D. 985)
(C. "A" H-322)

           (10-46)  An Act Regarding the Definition of "Serious Bodily Injury" in the Maine Criminal Code

(S.P. 302)  (L.D. 1023)
(C. "A" S-116)

           (10-47)  An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

(H.P. 760)  (L.D. 1030)
(C. "A" H-295)

           (10-48)  An Act To Prohibit Consideration of Naloxone Purchases in Life Insurance Underwriting

(S.P. 307)  (L.D. 1047)
(C. "A" S-106)

           (10-49)  An Act To Expand Health Insurance Coverage To Certain State Employees

(H.P. 788)  (L.D. 1065)
(C. "A" H-292)

           (10-50)  An Act To Allow Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists To Administer an Auricular Acupuncture Treatment for Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders

(H.P. 809)  (L.D. 1105)
(C. "A" H-337)

           (10-51)  An Act Regarding All-terrain Vehicles

(H.P. 813)  (L.D. 1109)
(C. "A" H-272)

           (10-52)  An Act To Allow the Direct Sale of Electricity

(S.P. 359)  (L.D. 1173)
(C. "A" S-123)

           (10-53)  An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System

(H.P. 858)  (L.D. 1184)
(C. "A" H-244)

           (10-54)  An Act To Support Community Schools

(S.P. 378)  (L.D. 1216)
(C. "A" S-128)

           (10-55)  An Act To Provide a Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit

(H.P. 917)  (L.D. 1256)
(C. "A" H-331)

           (10-56)  An Act To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Perform Abortions

(H.P. 922)  (L.D. 1261)

           (10-57)  An Act To Enact the Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program

(S.P. 394)  (L.D. 1274)
(C. "A" S-110)

           (10-58)  An Act To Support Access to Health Services for Homeless Youth in Maine

(S.P. 395)  (L.D. 1275)
(C. "A" S-127)

           (10-59)  An Act To Promote Snowmobiling in Maine

(S.P. 403)  (L.D. 1307)
(C. "A" S-113)

           (10-60)  An Act To Extend Protections for Genetic Information

(H.P. 949)  (L.D. 1314)
(C. "A" H-271)

           (10-61)  An Act To Prohibit Employer Disciplinary Action against Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons Responding to an Emergency

(H.P. 954)  (L.D. 1319)
(C. "A" H-282)

           (10-62)  An Act To Provide Equitable Tax Treatment to State-licensed Marijuana Businesses

(H.P. 957)  (L.D. 1322)
(C. "A" H-334)

           (10-63)  An Act To Provide Flexibility for Efficient and Effective Management of School Management and Leadership Centers

(H.P. 969)  (L.D. 1341)
(C. "A" H-325)

           (10-64)  An Act To Prohibit Certain Sexual Acts and Sexual Contact by Law Enforcement Officers in Performance of Official Duties and To Amend the Law on Obstructing Criminal Prosecution

(H.P. 996)  (L.D. 1375)
(C. "A" H-285)

           (10-65)  An Act To Change the Requirements for Recording Plans at the County Registries of Deeds

(H.P. 1007)  (L.D. 1393)
(C. "A" H-291)

           (10-66)  An Act Regarding the Admissibility of Certain Statements of Juveniles

(H.P. 1011)  (L.D. 1397)
(C. "A" H-299)

           (10-67)  An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers To Wear Insignia on Their Uniforms To Indicate That They Are Veterans

(S.P. 436)  (L.D. 1408)
(C. "A" S-115)

           (10-68)  An Act To Create an Access to Justice Income Tax Credit

(H.P. 1037)  (L.D. 1424)
(C. "A" H-332)

           (10-69)  An Act To Amend the Charter of the Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District

(S.P. 449)  (L.D. 1469)
(C. "A" S-124)

           (10-70)  An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Blueberry Tax

(H.P. 1084)  (L.D. 1482)
(C. "A" H-340)

           (10-71)  An Act To Improve Efficiency in Communication in the Court System

(H.P. 1109)  (L.D. 1516)
(C. "A" H-270)

           (10-72)  An Act To Establish "Ballad of the 20th Maine" as the Official State Ballad

(H.P. 1124)  (L.D. 1541)

           (10-73)  An Act To Clarify Fishing Laws between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Marine Resources as They Relate to Striped Bass in Inland Waters

(H.P. 1126)  (L.D. 1551)
(C. "A" H-308)

           (10-74)  An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws

(H.P. 1127)  (L.D. 1552)
(C. "A" H-289)

           (10-75)  An Act To Adjust the Staffing and Resources of the Office of the Public Advocate

(S.P. 492)  (L.D. 1557)
(C. "A" S-125)

           (10-76)  An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Magalloway Plantation

(H.P. 1130)  (L.D. 1568)
(C. "A" H-339)

           (10-77)  An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Removal of Unlawful Signs

(H.P. 1206)  (L.D. 1682)

           (10-78)  An Act To Make a Technical Correction to the Law Governing Certification of Seed Potatoes

(H.P. 1214)  (L.D. 1699)

           Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

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Resolves

           (10-79)  Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Explore the Development of a Behavioral Health Unit at the Cumberland County Jail

(H.P. 202)  (L.D. 239)

           (10-80)  Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Cost-based Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes

(S.P. 193)  (L.D. 606)
(C. "A" S-120)

           (10-81)  Resolve, To Provide for Outreach Programs To Assist Women at Risk of Giving Birth to Substance-exposed Infants

(S.P. 212)  (L.D. 699)
(C. "A" S-121)

           (10-82)  Resolve, To Direct the Department of Labor To Develop a Framework for Encouraging Employers To Identify Safer Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

(S.P. 296)  (L.D. 1017)
(C. "A" S-114)

           (10-83)  Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Examine Best Practices in Elections

(H.P. 756)  (L.D. 1026)
(C. "A" H-278)

           (10-84)  Resolve, To Convene a Stakeholder Group on Funding and Training for the State's Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Teams and the Acquisition of Equipment

(H.P. 768)  (L.D. 1038)
(C. "A" H-319)

           (10-85)  Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Study and Report on the Need for Modifications To Make Homes Accessible for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

(H.P. 820)  (L.D. 1131)
(C. "A" H-327)

           (10-86)  Resolve, Directing the Public Higher Education Systems Coordinating Committee To Study Compensation Equity among Public Higher Education Institutions

(H.P. 1121)  (L.D. 1538)
(C. "A" H-324)

           Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

HOUSE CALENDAR
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

           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)
(C. "A" H-163)

TABLED - May 8, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE. (Roll Call Ordered)

6.        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.

7.        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.

8.        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.

9.        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.

10.      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.

11.       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.

12.       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.

13.       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.

14.       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.

15.       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.

16.       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.

17.       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)

- In House, READ and ADOPTED on April 30, 2019.

- In Senate, READ and INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.

TABLED - May 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.

PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

18.       HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-329) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for Multimodal Transportation"

(H.P. 613)  (L.D. 839)

TABLED - May 23, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative TIPPING of Orono.

PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.

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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019

State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

House Supplement No. 1

COMMUNICATIONS

           (2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.C. 187)

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER'S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002

May 28, 2019

Honorable Robert B. Hunt

Clerk of the House

2 State House Station

Augusta, Maine  04333

Dear Clerk Hunt:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (H), I appoint Representative Matthew W. Moonen of Portland to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House on May 28, 2019.

Sincerely,

S/Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

House Supplement No. 2

SENATE PAPERS

           (1-1)  Bill "An Act To Eliminate Online Burn Permit Fees for All Areas of the State"

(S.P. 604)  (L.D. 1788)

           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 Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws"

(S.P. 603)  (L.D. 1787)

           Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.

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