Table of Contents
Maine House of Representatives
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Tel. (207) 287-1400
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Second Regular Session - Nineteenth Legislative Day
The House Calendar
The Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives
19th Legislative Day
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker Pro Tem.
Prayer by Pastor Peter Sheff, Abundant Grace Ministries, Searsmont.
National Anthem by Glenburn Elementary School Chorus.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Lisa Letourneau, M.D., Portland.
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
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(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 773)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE KENNEBEC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WHEREAS, the Kennebec Historical Society was founded in 1891, and its current location at the 1836 Henry Weld Fuller, Jr. House is in the county and city that host the seat of state government;and
WHEREAS, the society is a repository of tens of thousands of historical manuscripts, photographs, scrapbooks, maps, postcards and other ephemera about Kennebec County and elsewhere that are not available in other archives; and
WHEREAS, the society offers many community events for the public, including monthly lectures on topics touching on past events in every part of the State, with a focus in 2020 on Maine's Bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, the society also offers research and meeting facilities, including reading areas and access to a database cataloging approximately 19,000 items and collections; and
WHEREAS, the society's membership has increased steadily from a few dozen in 1990 to more than 540, and the scope of the society's focus has broadened to include many Kennebec County communities;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the work of the Kennebec Historical Society over the last 129 years and their mission to maintain archives of the past and to disseminate knowledge of the history of Kennebec County communities.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) An Act Regarding the Definition of "Serious Bodily Injury" in the Maine Criminal Code
(S.P. 302) (L.D. 1023)
(C. "A" S-116)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on May 28, 2019.
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 19, 2019, in concurrence.
- RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 629.
Comes from the Senate with the Bill and accompanying papers INDEFINITELY POSTPONED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 374)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 2020
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 Erik C. Jorgensen of Portland to serve as Speaker Pro Tem to convene the House onThursday, March 12, 2020.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 377)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 11, 2020
The 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 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Kevin O'Connell of Brewer to the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, replacing Representative Brian Hubbell, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 375)
STATE OF MAINE
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Gideon:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Martin of Sinclair, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1873 An Act To Improve Response to Sudden Cardiac Arrest by Requiring Training in the Delivery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Methods by Telecommunications Technology
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 376)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 12, 2020
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 March 10, 2020
Jane F. Hecker-Cain of Kennebunk to the School Board of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. This is necessary because she was not able to have a hearing within 30 days of the original posting.
Pursuant to Title 20-A §7406, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
on March 11, 2020
The Honorable Richard W. Mulhern of Falmouth for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sarah Churchill of Windham and The Honorable Rob A. Langner of Fort Fairfield for appointment as a Judge to the Maine District Court.
Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA § 157, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Sincerely,
S/Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 378)
CLERK'S OFFICE
2 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 10, 2020
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:"
L.D. 1950 An Act To Advance Palliative Care Utilization in the State (EMERGENCY)
L.D. 1951 An Act To Assist Persons with Disabilities Who Are Subject to Pill Count Requirements
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
L.D. 51 An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force on Health Care Coverage for All of Maine
L.D. 366 An Act To Protect Elderly Persons from Financial Abuse
L.D. 1085 An Act To Ensure That Maine Residents Have Adequate and Affordable Access to Health Care
L.D. 1673 An Act To Prohibit Prescription Drug Advertising
L.D. 2116 An Act To Improve Prescription Information Access
Taxation
L.D. 731 An Act To Amend the Maine Tax Laws
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt
Clerk of House
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1030)
MAINE SENATE
129th LEGISLATURE
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
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 Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Michael Wiers of St. Albans for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1031)
MAINE SENATE
129th LEGISLATURE
March 10, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Peter J. Rogers of Yarmouth for appointment as the Maine Emergency Management Agency Director.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(2-8) The Following Communication: (S.C. 1032)
MAINE SENATE
129th LEGISLATURE
March 10, 2020
Honorable Sara Gideon
Speaker of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
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:
· Lucas St. Clair of Falmouth for appointment to the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, Board of Trustees.
· The Honorable Emily Ann Cain of Orono for appointment, to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees.
· The Honorable Lisa Marchese Eames of Cumberland for reappointment, to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant
Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 47)
ORDERED, that Representative Robert W. Alley, Sr. of Beals be excused February 25 and 27 for health reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Anne M. Carney of Cape Elizabeth be excused March 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Scott W. Cuddy of Winterport be excused February 4 and 18 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Jeffery P. Hanley of Pittston be excused March 5 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard G. Mason of Lisbon be excused February 13 and 18 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Genevieve McDonald of Stonington be excused March 3 for personal reasons and March 5 for legislative business.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Tiffany Roberts of South Berwick be excused March 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Braden Sharpe of Durham be excused February 4, 25 and 27, and March 3 for personal reasons.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Paul A. Stearns of Guilford be excused March 3 and 5 for health reasons.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items:
Recognizing:
(5-1) Bradley Grover, of Waterford, to whom, for contributions to the community, the Town of Waterford has dedicated its Town Report. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1102)
(5-2) the Sand and Salt Shed Committee, of New Portland, including Lewis Wills, Brenda Stevens, Mike Malesky, Wayne Rundlett, Raymond Poulin, Andrea Reichert and Michael Senecal, recipient of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 1103)
(5-3) the late Jean Wooster, of Solon, to whom, for contributions to the community, the Town of Solon has dedicated its Town Report;
(SLS 1104)
(5-4) the late Miriam Morgan, of South Woodstock, to whom, for contributions to the community, the Town of Woodstock has dedicated its Town Report;
(SLS 1106)
(5-5) Pamela Bois, of Richmond, who has received the Good Samaritan Real Hero Award from the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 899)
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-6) Lawrence Foster, of Richmond, who has received the Good Samaritan Real Hero Award from the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 900)
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-7) Owen Brigham, of Bowdoin, who has received the Youth Community Real Hero Award from the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 901)
Presented by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(5-8) Bob Garver, of Harpswell, whose company, Wicked Joe Organic Coffees, has been designated Best in the World by B Corporation, a global organization setting standards of verifiable social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 902)
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative TEPLER of Topsham, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-9) the Kennebunk High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team, which won the school's first Class A State Championship. Members of the team include Annalise Cowing, Nina Sharp, Grace Girard, Chloe Matthews, Ella Yentsch, Rowan Pow, Maya Olin, Camilla Rawlings, Kaia Wirth and Emma Thomas; and coaches Andrew Coulombe, Susan Donaher and Guy Pollini. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 903)
Presented by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York, Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel.
(5-10) Standard Waterproofing, in Winslow, which has received the 2020 Business of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to growth and contributions to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 904)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
(5-11) Chuck Hays, of Manchester, president and chief executive officer of MaineGeneral Health, who has received the 2020 Business Person of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for his leadership, integrity, professionalism and vision. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 905)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec, Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
(5-12) Gary Levesque, of Oakland, an insurance agent of New York Life, Inc., who has received the 2020 Elias A. Joseph Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for his service to the chamber. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 906)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative PERKINS of Oakland, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
(5-13) Heather Mackenzie Thorne, of Winslow, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, who has received the 2020 Rising Star Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for her success in business and community involvement. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 907)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
(5-14) Tracy Warren, of Oakland, a vice president and loan officer of Kennebec Savings Bank, who has received the 2020 Customer Service Stardom Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for the exceptional service she provides the bank's customers. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 908)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
(5-15) Richard Hopper, of Fairfield, president of Kennebec Valley Community College, who has received the 2020 Outstanding Professional Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 909)
Presented by Representative WHITE of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
(5-16) Danny Ring and the Ring Family Farm, of Canaan, recipients of a Spirit of America Foundation Award. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 910)
Presented by Representative STETKIS of Canaan.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-17) Abigail Stevens, of Island Falls, a senior at Southern Aroostook Community School, who is a recipient of a 2020 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 911)
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
In Memory of:
(5-18) Jeffrey A. Cammack, of Dedham. Mr. Cammack served with the Bangor Fire Department from 1979 to 2012, retiring as Chief after sixteen years of service in that position. He went on to serve as the Executive Director and legislative advocate for the Maine Fire Chiefs' Association. Mr. Cammack will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 912)
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
(5-19) Gregory Lee Lemar, of Dresden. Mr. Lemar began digging worms alongside his father and brothers at 10 years of age. In the 1980s, he drove 18-wheelers, for 40 years, he cut and sold Christmas trees and, in 1985, he opened Greg's Used Autos. He was a member of the Auto Auction of New England, Southern Auto Auction and Acadia Auto Auction. Mr. Lemar will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends;
(HLS 913)
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
(5-20) Richard Desmarais, of Ogunquit. Mr. Desmarais is considered to be one of the best football players and all-around athletes that Maine has produced. Shattering records in every sport he played as a high school student, including baseball, basketball and track, he went on to become a standout athlete at Boston University and a professional football player, playing as a running back for the Canadian Football League Rough Riders and being named Rough Rider Rookie of the Year. In 2008, he was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. After his football career, he became a top national salesman for the Nokia Corporation. Mr. Desmarais will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 914)
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
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Refer to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Pursuant to Joint Order
(6-1) Representative WARREN for the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Juvenile Justice System Assessment and Reinvestment Task Force" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1540) (L.D. 2151)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY pursuant to Joint Order 2019, H.P. 1515.
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Divided Report
(6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-416) on Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws"
(S.P. 279) (L.D. 989)
Signed:
Senators:
CHIPMAN of Cumberland
SANBORN, H. of Cumberland
Representatives:
TIPPING of Orono
BICKFORD of Auburn
CLOUTIER of Lewiston
DENK of Kennebunk
MATLACK of St. George
STANLEY of Medway
TERRY of Gorham
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
KRYZAK of Acton
MAREAN of Hollis
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-416).
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(6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-739) on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1478) (L.D. 2077)
Signed:
Senators:
MILLETT of Cumberland
CARSON of Cumberland
POULIOT of Kennebec
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
BRENNAN of Portland
DODGE of Belfast
DRINKWATER of Milford
FARNSWORTH of Portland
INGWERSEN of Arundel
McCREA of Fort Fairfield
SAMPSON of Alfred
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
FECTEAU of Augusta
RUDNICKI of Fairfield
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(6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-742) on Bill "An Act To Allow Microgrids That Are in the Public Interest"
(H.P. 14) (L.D. 13)
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
RYKERSON of Kittery
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
FOSTER of Dexter
GRIGNON of Athens
HANLEY of Pittston
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(6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-730) on Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Clean Energy Fund and To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Capitalize the Fund"
(H.P. 1177) (L.D. 1634)
Signed:
Senators:
LAWRENCE of York
MIRAMANT of Knox
WOODSOME of York
Representatives:
BERRY of Bowdoinham
CAIAZZO of Scarborough
DOUDERA of Camden
FOSTER of Dexter
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:
Representative:
HANLEY of Pittston
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(6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-741) on Bill "An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards"
(H.P. 1245) (L.D. 1750)
Signed:
Senator:
CARSON of Cumberland
Representatives:
TUCKER of Brunswick
BLUME of York
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:
Senator:
FOLEY of York
Representatives:
CAMPBELL of Orrington
JOHANSEN of Monticello
LYFORD of Eddington
SKOLFIELD of Weld
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(6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-732) on Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an Employee"
(H.P. 364) (L.D. 507)
Signed:
Senator:
BELLOWS of Kennebec
Representatives:
SYLVESTER of Portland
AUSTIN of Gray
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth
CUDDY of Winterport
DOORE of Augusta
RYKERSON of Kittery
TUCKER of Brunswick
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Senator:
GUERIN of Penobscot
Representatives:
BRADSTREET of Vassalboro
MORRIS of Turner
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(6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-733) on Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Study the Existing and Potential Effects of Freshwater and Marine Debris on Maine's Freshwater and Coastal Habitats and Species (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 691) (L.D. 936)
Signed:
Senators:
MIRAMANT of Knox
DOW of Lincoln
VITELLI of Sagadahoc
Representatives:
McCREIGHT of Harpswell
BLUME of York
HEPLER of Woolwich
HUTCHINS of Penobscot
McDONALD of Stonington
Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives:
FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor
JAVNER of Chester
TUELL of East Machias
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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. 49) (L.D. 162) Bill "An Act To Eliminate the State Income Tax on Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-418)
(7-2) (S.P. 651) (L.D. 1899) Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Motor Vehicle Laws" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-419)
(7-3) (H.P. 1474) (L.D. 2073) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 4: Water-based Fire Protection Systems, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (EMERGENCY) Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass
(7-4) (H.P. 415) (L.D. 571) Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Initiate a Service Development Plan for Commuter and Passenger Train Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-736)
(7-5) (H.P. 1331) (L.D. 1860) Bill "An Act To Establish a Process for the Consideration and Implementation of Changes to School Curricula" Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-740)
(7-6) (H.P. 1410) (L.D. 1966) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with Disability Placards and Plates" Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-735)
(7-7) (H.P. 1435) (L.D. 2014) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine State Grant Program" (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-737)
(7-8) (H.P. 1453) (L.D. 2042) Resolve, To Allow the Department of Public Safety To Transfer Certain Property to the LifeFlight Foundation Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-729)
(7-9) (H.P. 1468) (L.D. 2066) Bill "An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-734)
(7-10) (H.P. 1472) (L.D. 2071) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 125: Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY) Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-738)
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
HOUSE CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
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. 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)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular sessions, or both, of the 129th Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order H.P. 1322 on June 20, 2019.
TABLED - May 28, 2019 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
2. Joint Order To Recall L.D. 852 from the Legislative Files to the House
(H.P. 1420)
TABLED - January 8, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE (2/3 Vote Required).
3. An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts
(H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1426)
(C. "A" H-582)
TABLED - January 14, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to SUSPEND THE RULES for the purpose of RECONSIDERATION.
4. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Winter Harbor
(HLS 820)
TABLED - February 4, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
PENDING - PASSAGE.
5. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Claude Thomas, of Unity
(HLS 825)
TABLED - February 6, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative KINNEY of Knox.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
6. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of John Sherman Appleby, Sr., of Lubec
(HLS 855)
TABLED - February 25, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
7. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of the Honorable James J. Campbell, Sr., of West Newfield
(HLS 864)
TABLED - February 27, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
PENDING - ADOPTION.
8. An Act To Create the Cabinet on Aging
(H.P. 1235) (L.D. 1733)
(C. "A" H-682)
TABLED - March 3, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
9. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-408) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Laws Governing Elections"
(S.P. 656) (L.D. 1904)
- 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-408).
TABLED - March 5, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
10. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-714) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1473) (L.D. 2072)
TABLED - March 5, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-714).
11. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-713) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act Regarding Utility-related Fees"
(H.P. 1347) (L.D. 1881)
TABLED - March 5, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham.
PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
12. An Act To Improve Consistency in the Maine Human Rights Act and Related Statutes
(H.P. 1218) (L.D. 1703)
(H. "C" H-665)
TABLED - March 5, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
13. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-725) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws"
(H.P. 664) (L.D. 900)
TABLED - March 10, 2020 (Till Later Today) by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE April 15, 2020
State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 781)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 in the morning, or at the call of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, respectively.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 2
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Permit Naloxone Possession and Administration in Public and Private Schools"
(S.P. 776) (L.D. 2152)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Establish an Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 779) (L.D. 2153)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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State of Maine
House of Representatives
129th Legislature
Second Regular Session
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar
House Supplement No. 3
(4-1) On motion of Representative BAILEY of Saco, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1541)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary shall report out, to the House, legislation implementing the recommendations of the Sixth Amendment Center's report, The Right to Counsel in Maine: Evaluation of Services Provided by the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
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