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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 45th Legislative Day Thursday, May 30, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Pastor Mark Rustin, Carmel Union Congregational Church.
National Anthem by Karen Lawlor, Vassalboro.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Philip Abraham, M.D., Waterboro.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) An Act To Amend Maine Fireworks Laws To Include Flame Effects (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1117) (L.D. 1534)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 28, 2019.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act To Ensure the Availability of Community Integration Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 568) (L.D. 763)
FAILED of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in the House on May 23, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-252) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-162) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 188)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 30, 2019
Honorable Sara Gideon Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 296 An Act Regarding Student Privacy with Respect to Video Recordings L.D. 632 An Act To Promote Free, Appropriate Public Education L.D. 685 An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine School for Marine Science, Technology, Transportation and Engineering L.D. 1029 An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities for Students Attending Public Secondary Schools with Enrollments of 300 or Fewer Students L.D. 1064 An Act To Address Maine's Firefighter Shortage by Offering Firefighter Training for Credit in High School Career and Technical Education Programs L.D. 1331 An Act To Amend the Student Information Privacy Act L.D. 1618 An Act To Authorize Career and Technical Education Regions To Enter into Energy Conservation Performance Contracts for School Facilities Energy, Utilities and Technology L.D. 1622 An Act To Promote the Use of Wood Pellet Central Heating Systems
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Land in the Little Moose Unit of Moosehead Junction Township (H.P. 1280) (L.D. 1799)
Sponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. 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 Modernize the E-9-1-1 Laws To Include Text Messaging and Other Methods of Contacting E-9-1-1" (H.P. 1281) (L.D. 1800)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by or Concerning the Department of Environmental Protection" (H.P. 1283) (L.D. 1802)
Sponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington. 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 Ensure Compliance with Federal Requirements for Background Checks of Certain Department of Health and Human Services Employees" (H.P. 1282) (L.D. 1801)
Sponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. (3-5) Bill "An Act To Update the Laws Regarding Death and Marriage Records" (H.P. 1284) (L.D. 1803)
Sponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws" (H.P. 1279) (L.D. 1798)
Sponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono. Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1277)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety shall conduct a study of funding of Maine's county jails and the regional jail. In conducting the study the committee shall invite the participation of interested parties, including but not limited to representatives of the Maine County Commissioners' Association, the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the Maine Sheriffs' Association, the Maine Municipal Association, NAMI Maine, the Department of Corrections and the Judicial Branch. The committee shall review sources and amounts of funding for the county jails and the regional jail and categories and amounts of expenses. The committee may request financial information from the counties through the county sheriffs and from the Department of Corrections and the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The committee shall provide a report with recommendations to stabilize jail funding to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature and may concurrently report out legislation related to that report.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative WARREN of Hallowell, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1278)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding prostitution.
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(4-3) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 29)
ORDERED, that Representative Richard M. Cebra of Naples be excused May 23 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative John DeVeau of Caribou be excused May 21 and 23 for legislative business.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Josanne C. Dolloff of Rumford be excused May 28 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Victoria Foley of Biddeford be excused May 16 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Sean C. Paulhus of Bath be excused May 28 and 29 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Gregory Lewis Swallow of Houlton 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) the Baxter Academy Outliers High School Robotics Team, of Portland, which won the Excellence in Engineering Award at the Granite State and Pine Tree events and the Autonomous Award at the Greater Boston event and was ranked 10th at the World Championships. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 601)
(5-2) Sandy Prince, of Gorham, who is retiring as Superintendent of Regional School Unit 14 after 39 years in education to take up an appointment as interim superintendent of Scarborough schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 602)
(5-3) James Lockman, of Gorham, mentor of the Northern Force Robotics Team, who was named the FIRST Robotics Competition Volunteer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 603)
(5-4) Charlie Shuman, of Winthrop, owner of Charlie's Auto Group, who has been named Outstanding Citizen of the Year by Le Club Calumet. A philanthropist, Mr. Shuman has donated to a number of local charities and nonprofits, including the United Way, Augusta Food Bank and American Lung Association Trek Across Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 604)
(5-5) the Northern Force Robotics Team, of Falmouth and Gorham, which won the Team Spirit Award at the World Championships. The team also made the playoffs at three New England District events, winning two awards, and made the playoffs at the New England District Championship, where the team won the Imagery Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 605)
(5-6) Kylene Neal, of East Millinocket, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Schenck High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 441) Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-7) Olivia Gallant, of Medway, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Schenck High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 442) Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway. Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
(5-8) Barbara Austin, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been named a Valley Grange 2019 Community Citizen of the Year for her community involvement, including her efforts with Project Linus and the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Community Christmas Project. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 443) Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-9) Judy Raymond, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been named a Valley Grange 2019 Community Citizen of the Year for her community involvement, including her efforts with Project Linus and the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Community Christmas Project. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 444) Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-10) Carvor J. Pendexter, of Washburn, a member of Troop No. 177, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 445) Presented by Representative WHITE of Washburn. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-11) Jon Heath, of Camden, a member of Troop No. 200, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 446) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
(5-12) David Stackpole, of Trenton, a teacher at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School, who is retiring after 45 years of service teaching sixth grade at the school and 32 years coaching girls junior varsity basketball. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 447) Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
(5-13) Stephen Fay, of Ellsworth, for his 20 years of service on the board of the James Russell Wiggins Down East Family YMCA. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 448) Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
(5-14) the Scarborough High School Boys Indoor Track Team, which won the Class A State Indoor Track Championship, the team's 4th championship in a row and 10th in 12 years. Members of the team include William Arpin, Sebastien Baba, Joshua Baba, Zachary Barry, Noah Batoosingh, Bryce Beeler, Ryland Bissell, Anthony Breen, Alex Callahan, William Cassellius, Benjamin Cassellius, Ethan Charette, Carter Chen, Anthony Clavette, Connor Coffin, Tristram Coffin, Nicholas Connolly, Taylor Daigle, Salvator DeBenedetto, Corey Dennen, Carlo Dexter, Noah Drapeau, Brian Farino, Jayden Flaker, Jarett Flaker, Diego Gatti, Anthony Gatti, David Geng, Jacob Goff, John Goff, Ian Gott, James Grant, Andrew Granzier, Benjamin Hatch, Griffin Hebert, Mason Hertlein, Cameron Jalbert, Aidan Joyce, Maxwell Keller, Raymond Kieu, Nolan Lamontagne, Joshua Lane, Ashtin Laxson, Michael LeGage, Brandon L'Heureux, Nolan Libby, Erik LoSacco, Nathan Mars, Toby Martin, Peter Martin, Spencer Matteo, Evan Morgan, James Mullen, Logan Nappi, Wilfred Nji, Harrison Osborne, Warren O'Shea, William Pulvino, Ashton Record, Ethan Shaw, Daniel Smith, Jack Somers, William St. Germain, Parker Todd, David Undlin and Lucas Wright;pole vault coaches Seth Albert and Josh Gelfand; jump coach Toni McQuinn; hurdles coach Steve Ross; throw coach Curtis Damon; and head coach Derek Veilleux. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 449) Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough.
(5-15) Bruce Thompson, of Livermore, who is retiring as a mathematics teacher at Dirigo High School after 50 years of teaching. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 450) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative MORRIS of Turner, Representative RILEY of Jay.
(5-16) Tania Clark, of Dixfield, who is retiring as an English teacher at T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School after 37 years of teaching. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 451) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-17) Craig Coulthard, of Dixfield, who is retiring as an industrial arts teacher at Dirigo High School after 38 years of teaching. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 452) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-151) on Bill "An Act To Update the Family Planning Statutes" (S.P. 159) (L.D. 494) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-152) 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-151).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-143) on Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 180) (L.D. 593) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-143) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-161)thereto.
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-157) on Resolve, To Establish the Committee To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security (S.P. 412) (L.D. 1324) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-157).
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-158) on Bill "An Act To Authorize Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects" (S.P. 499) (L.D. 1564) 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 AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-158).
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-378) on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Single-use Plastic Carry-out Bags" (H.P. 1115) (L.D. 1532) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-379) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Lower Maine's Individual Income Tax" (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1292) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-381) on Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Purchases Made by Nonprofit Seasonal Camps" (H.P. 1156) (L.D. 1597) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 504) (L.D. 1585) Bill "An Act To Allow the City of Augusta To Adjust the Definition of 'Original Assessed Value' for the City of Augusta's Performance Food Group Municipal Tax Increment Financing District and To Validate the Assessment, Commitment and Collection of Property Taxes Dedicated for the District for the Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-2) (S.P. 566) (L.D. 1712) Bill "An Act To Amend and Clarify the Maine Uniform Securities Act and To Make a Technical Correction in the Law Concerning Financial Planners" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-3) (S.P. 121) (L.D. 443) Bill "An Act To Prevent Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding and Eye Damage in Infants" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-153) (7-4) (S.P. 301) (L.D. 1022) Bill "An Act Regarding the Crime of Tampering with a Witness, Informant, Juror or Victim" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-159) (7-5) (S.P. 322) (L.D. 1090) Bill "An Act To Update the Criminal Animal Welfare Laws" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-160) (7-6) (S.P. 421) (L.D. 1353) Bill "An Act To Establish Transparency in Primary Health Care Spending" Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-156) (7-7) (S.P. 494) (L.D. 1559) Bill "An Act To Require the Public Utilities Commission To Open an Investigation Whenever It Initiates a Management Audit" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-154) (7-8) (S.P. 509) (L.D. 1603) Bill "An Act To Improve Cell Phone Service in Underserved Areas by Installing Wireless Base Stations at State-owned Facilities" Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-155) (7-9) (S.P. 574) (L.D. 1725) Bill "An Act To Create a Minimum Age To Hold a Limited-purpose Aquaculture License" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-163) (7-10) (H.P. 1027) (L.D. 1414) Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Penalties for Violations of the Freedom of Access Act" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass (7-11) (H.P. 1188) (L.D. 1652) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Taxation of Marijuana" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-12) (H.P. 1243) (L.D. 1744) Bill "An Act To Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-13) (H.P. 82) (L.D. 96) Bill "An Act To Require Disclosure at the Sale or Transfer whether Real Estate Has Been Used in the Manufacture of Methamphetamine" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) (7-14) (H.P. 106) (L.D. 124) Bill "An Act To Exempt from Sales Tax an Island-based Nonprofit Provider of Ambulance Services" (EMERGENCY) Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-383) (7-15) (H.P. 628) (L.D. 854) Bill "An Act To Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-385) (7-16) (H.P. 847) (L.D. 1158) Bill "An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-382) (7-17) (H.P. 863) (L.D. 1189) Bill "An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2020" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-377) (7-18) (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1230) Bill "An Act To Update the Civil Animal Welfare Laws" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-380)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Modernize the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program (S.P. 214) (L.D. 701)
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
(10-2) An Act To Allow Student License Holders in the Monhegan Lobster Conservation Area To Fish for or Take Lobsters during a Closed Season (H.P. 711) (L.D. 956)
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 (10-3) An Act To Limit the Number of Charter Schools in Maine (H.P. 231) (L.D. 307) (10-4) An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Increase Notification Time Periods for Rent Increases and Terminations of Tenancies at Will (H.P. 232) (L.D. 308) (10-5) An Act To Expand Options for Consumers of Cable Television in Purchasing Individual Channels and Programs (H.P. 606) (L.D. 832) (10-6) An Act To Create the Shellfish Research Fund (H.P. 716) (L.D. 961) (10-7) An Act To Require Education about the History of Genocide (S.P. 310) (L.D. 1050) (10-8) An Act To Improve the Health and Economic Security of Older Residents (H.P. 810) (L.D. 1106) (10-9) An Act To Protect Patients and the Prudent Layperson Standard (H.P. 844) (L.D. 1155) (10-10) An Act To Provide Career and Technical Training Options for Electricians (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1240) (10-11) An Act To Reduce Youth Cancer Risk (H.P. 940) (L.D. 1297) (10-12) An Act To Ensure Nondiscriminatory Treatment of Public, Educational and Governmental Access Channels by Cable System Operators (S.P. 426) (L.D. 1371) (10-13) An Act Regarding the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.P. 1024) (L.D. 1411) (10-14) An Act To Create a Contact Person Program in the Department of Public Safety (H.P. 1087) (L.D. 1485) (10-15) An Act To Create a Limited Fish Stocking Permit (H.P. 1141) (L.D. 1579) (10-16) 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)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-17) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Task Force To Study the Need for Long-term Acute Care Beds (S.P. 117) (L.D. 439) (10-18) Resolve, Regarding Reimbursement of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Codes under MaineCare (S.P. 163) (L.D. 498) (10-19) Resolve, To Conduct a Comprehensive Study of the Compensation System for State Employees (S.P. 376) (L.D. 1214) (10-20) Resolve, To Study Transmission Solutions To Enable Renewable Energy Investment in the State (H.P. 1016) (L.D. 1401) (10-21) Resolve, To Provide Support Services and Funds To Prevent Homelessness (H.P. 1019) (L.D. 1404) (10-22) Resolve, To Promote Quality and Transparency in the Provision of Services by Assisted Housing Programs That Provide Memory Care (S.P. 485) (L.D. 1548)
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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-130) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools" (S.P. 71) (L.D. 259)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-130). TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
11. 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)
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 609)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00 in the Morning.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act Regarding the Baiting of Deer" (S.P. 610) (L.D. 1804)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Allow the City of Augusta To Adjust the Definition of "Original Assessed Value" for the City of Augusta's Performance Food Group Municipal Tax Increment Financing District and To Validate the Assessment, Commitment and Collection of Property Taxes Dedicated for the District for the Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20 (S.P. 504) (L.D. 1585)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Resolve, To Increase Funding for Evidence-based Therapies for Treating Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1289) (L.D. 1809)
Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville. Cosponsored by Representative: PERRY of Calais. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Nonprofit Charitable Organizations" (H.P. 1288) (L.D. 1808)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, MADIGAN of Waterville, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: DOW of Lincoln. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Military Leave for Officials and State Employees" (H.P. 1285) (L.D. 1805)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, STROM of Pittsfield, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Veterans' Services" (H.P. 1286) (L.D. 1806)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, STROM of Pittsfield, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. (3-5) Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Laws Related to Members of the Military and the Maine National Guard" (H.P. 1287) (L.D. 1807)
Sponsored by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, STROM of Pittsfield, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec. Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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Acts (10-1) An Act To Protect the Privacy of Online Customer Information (S.P. 275) (L.D. 946)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 7
Refer to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
(6-1) Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Bill "An Act To Amend the Jurisdiction of Certain Reviews Conducted Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act" (S.P. 611) (L.D. 1810)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSpursuant to Joint Order 2019, S.P. 587.
Comes from the Senate with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Enhance Personal and Public Safety by Requiring Evaluations of and Judicial Hearings for Persons in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons" (S.P. 612) (L.D. 1811)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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