Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, June 13, 2019
First Regular Session - Fifty-Fourth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
54th Legislative Day
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Tim Sandeno, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Gorham.
National Anthem by Monmouth Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 205)
and accompanying veto, item (2-2)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA. MAINE
04333-0001
June 12, 2019
The 129th Legislature of the State of Maine
State House
Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 129th Legislature:
Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1383, An Act To Amend Maine's Municipal Land Use and Eminent Domain Laws Regarding High-impact Electric Transmission Lines.
This bill sets a bad precedent for future energy investment in Maine. In effect, LD 1383 would give municipal officers control over whether eminent domain may be exercised for a large electric transmission line.
It is important for the State to have the ability to consider the broader implications of an energy infrastructure project without local veto authority. Otherwise, a small minority of interests may determine or impede the State's ability to accomplish its renewable and clean energy objectives. The New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project, the target of this bill, will provide hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits to our state, fund electric vehicle charging stations, reduce electricity costs, expand broadband access, and substantially help reduce our carbon footprint. We cannot say no to every project or find new ways to impede a process that is well underway.
As Chief Executive, I promised the people of Maine that I would reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, address our carbon footprint, and accept the challenge of preventing and mitigating climate change. The NECEC project will put our state and our region on the road to a zero-carbon economy by 2050.
Regardless of my support for the NECEC proposal, I would veto this bill because it is poor public policy which sends a bad message about the way we welcome investments in the State of Maine.
For these reasons, I return LD 1383 unsigned and vetoed.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills
Governor
State of Maine
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(2-2) The accompanying item An Act To Amend Maine's Municipal Land Use and Eminent Domain Laws Regarding High-impact Electric Transmission Lines
(H.P. 1004) (L.D. 1383)
(C. "A" H-435)
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 206)
and accompanying veto, item (2-4)
STATE OF MAINE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA. MAINE
04333-0001
June 12, 2019
The 129th Legislature of the State of Maine
State House
Augusta, Maine
Dear Honorable Members of the 129th Legislature:
Under the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing LD 1363, An Act To Amend Certain Laws Relating to High-impact Electric Transmission Lines.
A critical function of state government is to set fair, consistent policies. The state's well-established regulatory and permitting processes - both fair and consistent - have been put in place to weigh and balance the public's wide array of interests and to insulate what must be fact - and evidenced - based decisions from the political pressures of the day.
Unfortunately, this bill is a clear eleventh-hour attempt to disrupt these well-established processes in order to derail a single project. By providing municipalities with the decision-making authority over a proposal with statewide benefits, the Legislature in effect is giving towns disproportionate control over the interests of every person in the state.
That in and of itself is poor public policy, but it also sends a larger, more alarming message to those seeking to invest in our state that Maine is erratic and inconsistent in its policies – the result of which will be to drive private investment toward other states with clear and reasonable permitting guidelines. I would veto this bill regardless of the New England Clean Energy Connect proposal because it is simply bad public policy for the State of Maine.
For these reasons, I return LD 1363 unsigned and vetoed.
Sincerely,
S/Janet T. Mills
Governor
State of Maine
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(2-4) The accompanying item An Act To Amend Certain Laws Relating to High-impact Electric Transmission Lines
(H.P. 985) (L.D. 1363)
(C. "A" H-437; H. "A" H-504)
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 207)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 12, 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. 405 An Act To Increase the Statewide Minimum Salary for Teachers
Judiciary
L.D. 1183 Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Remote Participation by Members of Public Bodies (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 1507 An Act Relating to Amateur Radio Service
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 596)
MAINE SENATE
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 12, 2019
Honorable Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents and Children" (H.P. 150) (L.D. 187) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Chris Simmons, of Morrill, a sergeant with the Maine Warden Service, who has received an Exemplary Service Award for his efforts in the Norridgewock manhunt. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 650)
(5-2) Andrew Smart, of Unity, a game warden with the Maine Warden Service, who has received an Exemplary Service Award for his efforts in the Norridgewock manhunt. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 651)
(5-3) Searsport Elementary School, which won the statewide WinterKids Winter Games challenge, a four-week outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenge held during the month of January. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 652)
(5-4) Jack Hansen, of Northport, a student at Belfast Area High School, who won the long jump and pole vault events at the Class B State Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 653)
(5-5) Gary Moline, of Northport, a student at Belfast Area High School, who won the Boys Class B State Diving Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 654)
(5-6) William Carpenter, of Stockton Springs. Dr. Carpenter is retiring from teaching literature and writing at College of the Atlantic after 48 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 655)
(5-7) Hardwood Products Company, of Guilford, which is celebrating 100 years of operation. Founded by Lloyd Cartwright as the Minto Toothpick and Specialty Company in Saginaw, Michigan, the company moved to Guilford in 1920 and became Hardwood Products Company, LP, now known as the parent company of Hardwood Products Company, LLC and Puritan Medical Products, LLC. The company, which is owned and operated by the 3rd and 4th generations of the founding family, is the largest employer in Piscataquis County, with 550 full-time employees. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 656)
(5-8) Lina Michaud, of Augusta, who has been selected as the 2019 Maine Mother of the Year by the Maine Chapter of American Mothers, Inc. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 657)
(5-9) Wini and Paul Mason, of Ogunquit, who celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary on May 14, 2019. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 659)
(5-10) Rothery Sullivan, of Littleton, a senior at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, who has received a 2019 Governor's Award for Service and Volunteerism for her dedication to community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 660)
(5-11) Keegan Delaney, of New Gloucester, a member of Troop No. 349, 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 545)
Presented by Representative MAREAN of Hollis.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester.
(5-12) Sofie Matson, of Falmouth, a student at Falmouth High School, who won the 1,600 and 3,200 at the Class A Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 546)
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
(5-13) Sheila Comerford, of East Winthrop, who is retiring as Executive Director of the Maine Psychological Association after 26 years of service, addressing issues such as parity for mental health services, social justice and the impact of mental health struggles on communities and families. Earlier, she was the Director of the Maine Committee on Aging, advocating for the needs of vulnerable populations in Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 551)
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
(5-14) Sydney Thompson, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2019 graduating class of Presque Isle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 552)
Presented by Representative DeVEAU of Caribou.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
(5-15) William Robert Dieterich, of South Paris, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 553)
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
In Memory of:
(5-16) Keith Longbottom, of Georgetown. Since 2007, Mr. Longbottom and his wife have owned and operated the Five Islands Lobster Company, a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Mr. Longbottom will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 547)
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative PAULHUS of Bath.
(5-17) Margaret Zorach, of Georgetown. At 102 years of age, Mrs. Zorach was the holder of the Georgetown Boston Post Cane. She, along with her husband, oversaw the extensive works of his parents, William and Marguerite Zorach, and her sister-in-law, Dahlov Ipcar, and made several major donations of the family art to museums across the country. Mrs. Zorach will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 548)
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-18) Robert E. Hubbard, of Skowhegan. Mr. Hubbard had a varied career: he was a tanker crew boss with the United States Forest Service at Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington, a ship's carpenter at Gloucester Marine Railways, a forestry technician at North East Resource Associates in Danvers, Massachusetts, a carpenter on Wyman Dam in Moscow and for S.D. Warren in Hinckley and sole proprietor of Mobil Dimension Custom Sawing in Solon. He was known as "Ranger Bob" during his 20 years as resource manager of Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan and Canaan, the construction of which he oversaw, and was a mentor to generations of students serving internships at the park. Mr. Hubbard will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 549)
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-19) Tony Sohns, of Bangor, a co-owner of the Rock and Art Shop. Mr. Sohns was a teacher, storyteller and adventurer with an infectious enthusiasm for natural wonders whose many talents found an outlet in his family's shops in Bangor, Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. He was a collector of rocks and insects from an early age, and he enjoyed drawing audiences out of their comfort zone to appreciate creatures they would otherwise not. Mr. Sohns will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 550)
Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative CARDONE of Bangor, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Senator DILL of Penobscot, Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
(5-20) Gerald J. LeBlanc, of Presque Isle. Mr. LeBlanc, who loved anything with a motor, taught small engine repair through the School Administrative District 1 adult education program. He owned and operated Winnie's Dairy Bar and Restaurant and served as vice president of LeBlanc Foods, Inc., making, packing and shipping gourmet lobster stew throughout the United States. He was a member of the Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce, various snowmobile clubs, the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club, the Maine Restaurant Association and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. Mr. LeBlanc will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 554)
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-267) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Children's Cabinet and Its Advisory Councils"
(S.P. 602) (L.D. 1778)
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:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
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-267).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-578) on Bill "An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care"
(H.P. 1122) (L.D. 1539)
Signed:
Senators:
GRATWICK of Penobscot
CLAXTON of Androscoggin
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 to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-579) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
MOORE of Washington
Representatives:
GRIFFIN of Levant
JAVNER of Chester
O'CONNOR of Berwick
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CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following item appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1756) Bill "An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community" Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-580)
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Constitutional Amendment
(10-1) Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That Signatures on a Direct Initiative of Legislation Come from Each Congressional District
(S.P. 67) (L.D. 255)
(C. "A" S-247)
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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Acts
(10-2) An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Taste Testing and Retail Sales of Liquor at Farmers' Markets and To Allow Retail Sales at Other Taste-testing Events
(S.P. 240) (L.D. 805)
(C. "A" S-248)
(10-3) An Act To Amend the Jurisdiction of Certain Reviews Conducted Pursuant to the State Government Evaluation Act
(S.P. 611) (L.D. 1810)
(10-4) An Act To Authorize Limited Disclosure of Cigarette Sales Information To Ensure Continued Receipt of Tobacco Settlement Funds
(S.P. 615) (L.D. 1825)
(C. "A" S-268)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-5) Resolve, To Require the Approval by the Public Utilities Commission of a Proposal for a Long-term Contract for Deep-water Offshore Wind Energy
(S.P. 284) (L.D. 994)
(C. "A" S-245)
(10-6) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation To Create a Working Group To Study Barriers to Credentialing
(S.P. 625) (L.D. 1841)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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)
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
5. HOUSE REPORT - Ought to Pass pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1252 - Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS on Bill "An Act Establishing a Review Process for Measures with a Potential Economic Impact and Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop a Strategic Economic Plan"
(H.P. 1304) (L.D. 1833)
TABLED - June 4, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORT.
6. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-235) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code"
(S.P. 480) (L.D. 1543)
- 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-235).
TABLED - June 10, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bob Fowler, of Cumberland
(HLS 540)
TABLED - June 12, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
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BILLS HELD
1. Bill "An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States"
(S.P. 252) (L.D. 816)
- In Senate, Senate INSISTED on its former action whereby the Minority (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS was READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-44).
- In House, House RECEDED and CONCURRED.
HELD at the Request of Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 19, 2019
State of Maine
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129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Shops"
(S.P. 407) (L.D. 1311)
Signed:
Senators:
DILL of Penobscot
BLACK of Franklin
Representatives:
HICKMAN of Winthrop
HALL of Wilton
KINNEY of Knox
KRYZAK of Acton
PLUECKER of Warren
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-272) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
DIAMOND of Cumberland
Representatives:
MAXMIN of Nobleboro
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
O'NEIL of Saco
ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick
SKOLFIELD of Weld
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-272).
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(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Requiring a 72-hour Waiting Period after the Sale of a Firearm"
(S.P. 331) (L.D. 1099)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
JOHANSEN of Monticello
PICKETT of Dixfield
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-276) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
MORALES of South Portland
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-274) on Bill "An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms"
(S.P. 396) (L.D. 1276)
Signed:
Senator:
DESCHAMBAULT of York
Representatives:
WARREN of Hallowell
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
COOPER of Yarmouth
MORALES of South Portland
RECKITT of South Portland
SHARPE of Durham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
ROSEN of Hancock
Representatives:
COREY of Windham
COSTAIN of Plymouth
JOHANSEN of Monticello
PICKETT of Dixfield
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act Regarding Court Facilities in York County"
(S.P. 97) (L.D. 357)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
CARDONE of Bangor
CURTIS of Madison
DeVEAU of Caribou
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HAGGAN of Hampden
HARNETT of Gardiner
RECKITT of South Portland
TALBOT ROSS of Portland
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-273) on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
KEIM of Oxford
Representative:
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-273).
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass on Bill "An Act To Ban Child Marriage"
(S.P. 167) (L.D. 545)
Signed:
Senators:
CARPENTER of Aroostook
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
BAILEY of Saco
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
CARDONE of Bangor
CURTIS of Madison
EVANGELOS of Friendship
HAGGAN of Hampden
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
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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129th Legislature
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(1-1) Bill "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax"
(H.P. 718) (L.D. 963)
Majority (10) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 6, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (3) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-259) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-256) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) An Act To Increase the Number of Franklin County Commissioners
(H.P. 695) (L.D. 940)
(C. "A" H-488)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 7, 2019.
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 10, 2019, in concurrence.
- RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 624.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-488) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-266) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine
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129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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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. 352) (L.D. 1164) Bill "An Act To Improve the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-229)
(7-2) (S.P. 620) (L.D. 1835) Bill "An Act To Authorize Early Payment of Anticipated Funds to the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund" (EMERGENCY) Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-271)
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 4
Acts
(10-1) An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Planning and Preparation Periods
(H.P. 203) (L.D. 240)
(C. "A" H-518)
(10-2) An Act To Make Certain References in the Maine Revised Statutes Gender-neutral
(H.P. 1069) (L.D. 1457)
(C. "A" H-565)
(10-3) An Act To Allow Reentry Houses as Part of Supervised Community Confinement
(H.P. 1201) (L.D. 1677)
(C. "A" H-562)
(10-4) An Act To Amend Licensure for Professional Engineers
(H.P. 1273) (L.D. 1791)
(10-5) An Act Establishing the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
(H.P. 1301) (L.D. 1830)
(C. "A" H-564)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves
(10-6) Resolve, To Implement an Intensive Drug Treatment Court Pilot Project in the Midcoast
(H.P. 796) (L.D. 1073)
(C. "A" H-475)
(10-7) Resolve, Regarding African-American Student Data Analyses
(H.P. 1215) (L.D. 1700)
(C. "A" H-563)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 5
Acts
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Safety of Recovery Residences
(H.P. 279) (L.D. 353)
(C. "A" H-577)
(10-2) An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States under the State Retirement System
(H.P. 351) (L.D. 467)
(C. "A" H-550)
(10-3) An Act To Attract, Educate and Retain New State Residents To Strengthen the Workforce
(H.P. 468) (L.D. 647)
(C. "A" H-556)
(10-4) An Act To Increase Efficiency in Enforcement of the Maine Human Rights Act
(H.P. 564) (L.D. 759)
(C. "A" H-573)
(10-5) An Act To Create the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
(H.P. 587) (L.D. 799)
(C. "A" H-558)
(10-6) An Act To Amend Mandatory Law Enforcement Agency Policies Regarding Recording Suspects To Include Cases of Murder and Class A, Class B and Class C Crimes
(H.P. 588) (L.D. 800)
(C. "A" H-572)
(10-7) An Act Regarding Driver's License Suspensions
(H.P. 815) (L.D. 1111)
(C. "A" H-576)
(10-8) An Act To Remove Certain Restrictions Imposed on Retired State Employees Who Return to Work
(H.P. 880) (L.D. 1220)
(C. "A" H-566)
(10-9) An Act To Provide for Court-appointed Advocates for Justice in Animal Cruelty Cases
(H.P. 1054) (L.D. 1442)
(C. "A" H-574)
(10-10) An Act To Modify Retirement Plans for Fire Investigators and Sergeants
(H.P. 1082) (L.D. 1480)
(C. "A" H-568)
(10-11) An Act To Clarify the Disposition of Funds Presumed Abandoned in a Lawyer's Trust Account
(H.P. 1085) (L.D. 1483)
(C. "A" H-575)
(10-12) An Act To Establish a Fund for Portions of the Operations and Outreach Activities of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory
(H.P. 1111) (L.D. 1518)
(C. "A" H-554)
(10-13) An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts
(H.P. 1213) (L.D. 1698)
(C. "A" H-552)
(10-14) An Act To Establish the Securities Restitution Assistance Fund for Victims of Securities Violations
(H.P. 1219) (L.D. 1704)
(C. "A" H-569)
(10-15) An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Maine Tax Laws
(H.P. 1294) (L.D. 1817)
(10-16) An Act To Harmonize State Income Tax Law and the Centralized Partnership Audit Rules of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(H.P. 1296) (L.D. 1819)
(C. "A" H-570)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 6
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 602)
MAINE SENATE
129TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
June 13, 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 nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs,
· Peter Geiger of Lewiston for appointment, to the State Board of Education;
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary,
· Mary J. Zmigrodski of Vassalboro for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services;
· the Honorable Roger J. Katz of Brunswick for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services;
· Robert P. Cummins of Portland for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services;
· Ronald W. Schneider Jr. of Wells for appointment, to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 7
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-581) on Bill "An Act To Eliminate Profiling in Maine"
(H.P. 1077) (L.D. 1475)
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
DeVEAU of Caribou
HAGGAN of Hampden
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House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 8
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-582) on Bill "An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts"
(H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1426)
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
DeVEAU of Caribou
HAGGAN of Hampden
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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House Supplement No. 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day:
(7-1) (H.P. 553) (L.D. 748) Bill "An Act To Provide Relief to Survivors of Economic Abuse" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-585)
(7-2) (H.P. 1020) (L.D. 1405) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Foreclosure To Ensure Timely Completion" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-584)
(7-3) (H.P. 1270) (L.D. 1785) Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Education Laws" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-583)
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129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 10
(1-1) An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States
(S.P. 80) (L.D. 268)
(C. "A" S-218)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 7, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-218) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-277) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Enact Laws Governing Private Vehicle Rentals"
(H.P. 1167) (L.D. 1615)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-540) in the House on June 11, 2019.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-540) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "B" (S-278) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act Regarding Consent by a Motor Vehicle Operator to a Blood Test
(H.P. 567) (L.D. 762)
(S. "A" S-198 to C. "A" H-284)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2019.
Comes from the Senate FAILING of PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 11
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-280) on Bill "An Act To Provide Equitable Taxation for the Food and Beverage Industry"
(S.P. 194) (L.D. 607)
Signed:
Senators:
POULIOT of Kennebec
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
Representatives:
BICKFORD of Auburn
CLOUTIER of Lewiston
DENK of Kennebunk
KRYZAK of Acton
MAREAN of Hollis
MATLACK of St. George
STANLEY of Medway
STEWART of Presque Isle
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
Representative:
TIPPING of Orono
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-280).
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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
House Supplement No. 12
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. 161) (L.D. 496) Bill "An Act To Extend the Availability of Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment Orders" Committee on JUDICIARY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-282)
(7-2) (S.P. 593) (L.D. 1761) Bill "An Act To Assist Small Beer Manufacturers" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-281)
(7-3) (S.P. 613) (L.D. 1815) Bill "An Act To Provide Funds To Continue the Statewide Online Advanced Placement Course Program Provided by the Department of Education in Partnership with the University of Maine at Fort Kent" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-283)
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First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 13
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Meals and Lodging and Provide Funding To Treat Opioid Use Disorder"
(H.P. 915) (L.D. 1254)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-536) in the House on June 11, 2019.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 14
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Provide Funds to the University of Maine System to Continue the Statewide Online Advanced Placement Course Program
(S.P. 613) (L.D. 1815)
(C. "A" S-283)
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 Authorize Early Payment of Anticipated Funds to the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund
(S.P. 620) (L.D. 1835)
(C. "A" S-271)
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 Extend the Availability of Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment Orders
(S.P. 161) (L.D. 496)
(C. "A" S-282)
(10-4) An Act To Improve the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit
(S.P. 352) (L.D. 1164)
(C. "A" S-229)
(10-5) An Act To Assist Small Beer Manufacturers and Small Hard Cider Manufacturers
(S.P. 593) (L.D. 1761)
(C. "A" S-281)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
First Regular Session
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House Supplement No. 15
Acts
(10-1) An Act Regarding the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Shops
(S.P. 407) (L.D. 1311)
(C. "A" S-272)
(10-2) An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community
(H.P. 1250) (L.D. 1756)
(C. "A" H-580)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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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
House Supplement No. 16
Divided Report
(6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-591) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Investigations by School Entities into Holders of Credentials"
(H.P. 1297) (L.D. 1820)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
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:
Representatives:
DRINKWATER of Milford
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
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