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Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution and Laws of the State of Maine, the Representatives to the One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Legislature assemble in the Hall of the House and are called to order by SARA GIDEON of Freeport, Speaker of the House.
National Anthem by Angela Pitteroff, Randolph.
Doctor of the day, Isabella Taylor, D.O., Lewiston.
On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following House Order: (H.O. 37)
On motion of Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, the following House Order: (H.O. 38)
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 232)
Please find enclosed certified copies of the Governor's proclamations and the official tabulation displaying the results from the November 5, 2019 Referendum Election.
A tabulation showing the results with municipal and county totals is posted on the Secretary of State's web site here:
(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 263)
The following is a summary of the results of the November 5, 2019 Referendum Election, which were submitted to the Governor on November 14, 2019.
Number of Votes in Favor 143,315
Number of Votes Opposed 44,589
Number of Votes in Favor 141,162
Number of Votes Opposed 45,799
(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 233)
Please find enclosed a certified copy of the proclamation referring the People's Veto of
"An Act To Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements" to the electors at the statewide election to be held on March 3, 2020.
(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1337)
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President:
On December 19, 2019, 13 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 19, 2019, as follows:
Bill "An Act To Include Student Absences for Mental Health or Behavioral Health Needs as Excusable Absences" (H.P. 1326) (L.D. 1855) (Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell) (Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of Portland, PERRY of Calais, TERRY of Gorham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Protect Teachers from Punitive or Retaliatory Transfers" (H.P. 1328) (L.D. 1857) (Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield) (Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, INGWERSEN of Arundel, SAMPSON of Alfred) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Protect Teachers from Professional Teacher Certificate Endorsement Changes" (H.P. 1329) (L.D. 1858) (Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield) (Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, INGWERSEN of Arundel, KORNFIELD of Bangor, SAMPSON of Alfred) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Establish a Process for the Consideration and Implementation of Changes to School Curricula" (H.P. 1331) (L.D. 1860) (Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor) (Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, SAMPSON of Alfred) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Door-to-door Marketing of Retail Energy Supply" (H.P. 1324) (L.D. 1853) (Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, To Support Individuals with Acute Mental Health Needs (H.P. 1327) (L.D. 1856) (Sponsored by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Increase the Minimum Amount of Insurance Coverage Required for Medical Payments for Vehicle Liability Insurance" (H.P. 1325) (L.D. 1854) (Sponsored by Representative MOONEN of Portland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Justice and Maine's Rural Lawyer Workforce by Expanding Student Attorney Practice Opportunities" (H.P. 1330) (L.D. 1859) (Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco) (Cosponsored by Representative: HARNETT of Gardiner, Senator: KEIM of Oxford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, Authorizing the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission To Submit Trust Decanting Legislation (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1333) (L.D. 1862) (Submitted by the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, section 1-803, subsection 2.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Uniform Probate Code" (H.P. 1334) (L.D. 1863) (Submitted by the Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 18-C, section 1-803.)
Bill "An Act To Correct the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act To Reflect Recent Changes" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1335) (L.D. 1864) (Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Protection from Abuse Laws Concerning Consent Agreements" (H.P. 1336) (L.D. 1865) (Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Saco) (Cosponsored by Representative: RECKITT of South Portland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2021" (H.P. 1332) (L.D. 1861) (Submitted by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6.)
(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1364)
On December 20, 2019, 26 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on December 20, 2019, as follows:
Bill "An Act To Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals" (H.P. 1354) (L.D. 1888) (Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and Representatives: BLUME of York, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McDONALD of Stonington, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Senator: CHENETTE of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Protect the Products of Maine Farmers" (H.P. 1355) (L.D. 1889) (Sponsored by Representative CUDDY of Winterport) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, LANDRY of Farmington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Repair or Replace Bureau of Forestry Helicopters" (H.P. 1351) (L.D. 1885) (Sponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town) (Cosponsored by Representative: HICKMAN of Winthrop) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Improve Response to Sudden Cardiac Arrest by Requiring Training in the Delivery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Methods by Telecommunications Technology" (H.P. 1339) (L.D. 1873) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair) (Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DESCHAMBAULT of York, DOW of Lincoln, ROSEN of Hancock) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Improve Prisoner Transport Safety by Specifically Authorizing Transport of Prisoners by Transport Officers" (H.P. 1356) (L.D. 1890) (Sponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, INGWERSEN of Arundel, KESCHL of Belgrade, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, NADEAU of Winslow, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Use of Adjunct Professors in Maine's Public University and College System (H.P. 1344) (L.D. 1878) (Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast) (Cosponsored by Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Adoption of Education Policies by School Boards" (H.P. 1345) (L.D. 1879) (Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representative: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Kittery Water District Charter" (H.P. 1343) (L.D. 1877) (Sponsored by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery) (Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representative: MEYER of Eliot) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Repeal and Replace the Canton Water District Charter" (H.P. 1346) (L.D. 1880) (Sponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield) (Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DOLLOFF of Rumford, GRIFFIN of Levant, KINNEY of Knox, TUELL of East Machias) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding Utility-related Fees" (H.P. 1347) (L.D. 1881) (Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CUDDY of Winterport, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, PLUECKER of Warren, RILEY of Jay, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senator: WOODSOME of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Make Changes to the So-called Dig Safe Law" (H.P. 1358) (L.D. 1892) (Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representative: LANDRY of Farmington, Senator: BLACK of Franklin) (Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Recommendations of the Federal Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Program Concerning the Membership of the Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Council" (H.P. 1349) (L.D. 1883) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, INGWERSEN of Arundel, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 12: Licensure of Manufacturers and Wholesalers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Board of Pharmacy (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1338) (L.D. 1872) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maine Board of Pharmacy pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify Crossbow-related Hunting Laws" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1359) (L.D. 1905) (Sponsored by Representative THERIAULT of China) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Propane Consumers upon the Termination of an Agreement between a Dealer and a Consumer" (H.P. 1357) (L.D. 1891) (Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, HOBBS of Wells) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Restore to the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe the Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010" (H.P. 1361) (L.D. 1907) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, President JACKSON of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Subminimum Wage" (H.P. 1340) (L.D. 1874) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CUDDY of Winterport, MOONEN of Portland, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of Boothbay, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Support Emergency Shelter Access for Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Maine" (H.P. 1363) (L.D. 1909) (Sponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Provide Noncommercial Lobster and Crab Fishing Licenses and Scallop Licenses to Disabled Veterans at No Cost" (H.P. 1348) (L.D. 1882) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BLUME of York, HUTCHINS of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of Arundel, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Composition of the Shellfish Advisory Council" (H.P. 1360) (L.D. 1906) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Establish First Responders Day as a State Holiday on September 11th" (H.P. 1362) (L.D. 1908) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representative: DILLINGHAM of Oxford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Naming of Bridges and Designating Bridge 5818 as the Specialist Wade A. Slack Memorial Bridge" (H.P. 1341) (L.D. 1875) (Sponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville) (Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, MADIGAN of Waterville, NADEAU of Winslow, PERKINS of Oakland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, To Name Bridge 3880 in the Town of Dresden the Veterans Memorial Bridge (H.P. 1342) (L.D. 1876) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, To Rename the Sibley Pond Bridge the William Harris Memorial Bridge (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1352) (L.D. 1886) (Sponsored by Representative DOORE of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HARNETT of Gardiner, LANDRY of Farmington, MORIARTY of Cumberland, NADEAU of Winslow, RILEY of Jay, WHITE of Waterville) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, To Reduce the Operational Costs of Ferries in the State (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1353) (L.D. 1887) (Sponsored by Representative McDONALD of Stonington) (Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DOUDERA of Camden, HEPLER of Woolwich, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, NADEAU of Winslow, RYKERSON of Kittery, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Dual Liquor Licenses" (H.P. 1350) (L.D. 1884) (Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CUDDY of Winterport, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SCHNECK of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.P. 1372)
On January 2, 2020, 6 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 2, 2020, as follows:
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Reserve Funds of Certain School Organizational Structures" (H.P. 1366) (L.D. 1918) (Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HANDY of Lewiston, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, TEPLER of Topsham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Define as a Hazardous Substance under Maine Law Any Substance Defined under Federal Law as a Hazardous Substance, Pollutant or Contaminant" (H.P. 1371) (L.D. 1923) (Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Fish and Wildlife Licensing and Registration Laws" (H.P. 1368) (L.D. 1920) (Sponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify and Enhance Maine's Fish and Wildlife Laws" (H.P. 1369) (L.D. 1921) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Create a Commercial Menhaden Fishing License" (H.P. 1370) (L.D. 1922) (Sponsored by Representative McDONALD of Stonington) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Provide a Tax Credit for Family Caregivers" (H.P. 1367) (L.D. 1919) (Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COREY of Windham, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, FECTEAU of Biddeford, TEPLER of Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.C. 234)
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Amy Arata of New Gloucester to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation, replacing Representative Trey Stewart of Presque Isle, effective immediately.
(2-8) The Following Communication: (H.C. 235)
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Ralph Tucker of Brunswick to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing, replacing former Representative Ann Peoples, effective immediately.
(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 265)
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have appointed Representative Maureen Terry of Gorham to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, replacing former Representative Arthur Verow, effective immediately.
(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 238)
The Honorable Troy Dale Jackson, President of the Senate
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
85 Total Number of Bills and Papers
44 Unanimous Reports
17 Ought Not To Pass
6 Ought To Pass
20 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Referred to Another Committee
18 Divided Reports
3 Leave to Withdraw
9 Carried Over
11 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Jim Dill
S/Craig Hickman
(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 239)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
49 Total Number of Bills and Papers
1 Unanimous Reports
1 Ought To Pass As Amended
2 Divided Reports
2 Leave to Withdraw
43 Carried Over
S/Cathy Breen
S/Drew Gattine
(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 240)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety during the First Regular Session of the
129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
122 Total Number of Bills and Papers
75 Unanimous Reports
38 Ought Not To Pass
4 Ought To Pass
33 Ought To Pass As Amended
22 Divided Reports
20 Carried Over
2 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Susan Deschambault
(2-13) The Following Communication: (H.C. 241)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
192 Total Number of Bills and Papers
95 Unanimous Reports
49 Ought Not To Pass
2 Ought To Pass
43 Ought To Pass As Amended
57 Divided Reports
4 Leave to Withdraw
11 Carried Over
25 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Rebecca Millett
S/Victoria Kornfield
(2-14) The Following Communication: (H.C. 242)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
102 Total Number of Bills and Papers
57 Unanimous Reports
18 Ought Not To Pass
31 Ought To Pass As Amended
2 Referred to Another Committee
27 Divided Reports
10 Carried Over
5 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Mark W. Lawrence
S/Seth A. Berry
(2-15) The Following Communication: (H.C. 243)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
97 Total Number of Bills and Papers
56 Unanimous Reports
30 Ought Not To Pass
8 Ought To Pass
18 Ought To Pass As Amended
15 Divided Reports
19 Carried Over
(2-16) The Following Communication: (H.C. 244)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
210 Total Number of Bills and Papers
146 Unanimous Reports
10 Ought To Pass
87 Ought To Pass As Amended
36 Divided Reports
5 Leave to Withdraw
22 Carried Over
S/Geoff Gratwick
S/Patty Hymanson
(2-17) The Following Communication: (H.C. 245)
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
112 Total Number of Bills and Papers
72 Unanimous Reports
35 Ought Not To Pass
5 Ought To Pass
32 Ought To Pass As Amended
S/Heather B. Sanborn
S/Denise A. Tepler
(2-18) The Following Communication: (H.C. 246)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
68 Total Number of Bills and Papers
52 Unanimous Reports
25 Ought Not To Pass
3 Ought To Pass
23 Ought To Pass As Amended
7 Carried Over
7 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Catherine Nadeau
(2-19) The Following Communication: (H.C. 247)
COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
90 Total Number of Bills and Papers
34 Ought Not To Pass
16 Ought To Pass As Amended
6 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Erin Herbig
S/Matthea Daughtry
(2-20) The Following Communication: (H.C. 248)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
168 Total Number of Bills and Papers
42 Divided Reports
7 Leave to Withdraw
18 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Michael E. Carpenter
S/Donna Bailey
(2-21) The Following Communication: (H.C. 249)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
137 Total Number of Bills and Papers
66 Unanimous Reports
52 Ought Not To Pass
1 Ought To Pass
12 Ought To Pass As Amended
52 Divided Reports
S/Shenna Bellows
S/Mike Sylvester
(2-22) The Following Communication: (H.C. 250)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
34 Total Number of Bills and Papers
24 Unanimous Reports
12 Ought Not To Pass
10 Ought To Pass As Amended
6 Divided Reports
1 Leave to Withdraw
S/Dave Miramant
S/Jay McCreight
(2-23) The Following Communication: (H.C. 251)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
95 Total Number of Bills and Papers
69 Unanimous Reports
31 Ought Not To Pass
17 Divided Reports
8 Carried Over
S/Ned Claxton
S/Danny Martin
(2-24) The Following Communication: (H.C. 252)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
139 Total Number of Bills and Papers
99 Unanimous Reports
46 Ought Not To Pass
7 Ought To Pass
46 Ought To Pass As Amended
21 Divided Reports
18 Carried Over
S/Ben Chipman
S/Ryan Tipping
(2-25) The Following Communication: (H.C. 253)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
111 Total Number of Bills and Papers
86 Unanimous Reports
45 Ought Not To Pass
12 Ought To Pass
27 Ought To Pass As Amended
1 Divided Report
6 Leave to Withdraw
15 Carried Over
3 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Bill Diamond
S/Andrew McLean
(2-26) The Following Communication: (H.C. 254)
We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs during the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:
127 Total Number of Bills and Papers
60 Unanimous Reports
32 Ought Not To Pass
26 Ought To Pass As Amended
48 Divided Reports
12 Carried Over
4 Gubernatorial Nominations
S/Louis J. Luchini
S/John C. Schneck
(2-27) The Following Communication: (H.C. 236)
Pursuant to my authority, I have appointed and reappointed the following members to serve on boards, committees, commissions and working groups:
Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board, Title 38, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2-B, §568-B, 1, H
Captain Prentice Strong, III of Southwest Harbor
Clean-up and Response Fund Review Board, Title 38, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2-B, §568-B, 1, F
Professor Peter Sarnacki of Castine
Committee To Study the Feasibility of Creating Basic Income Security, S.P. 412
Honorable James R. Handy of Lewiston, House Chair
Honorable Ann E. Peoples of Westbrook
Honorable Michele Meyer of Eliot
Ms. Karin Anderson of Cape Elizabeth
Professor Michael Howard of Orono
Representative Richard T. Bradstreet of Vassalboro to the vacant seat created by the passing of Representative Ann E. Peoples of Westbrook
Commission to Study Economic, Environmental and Energy Benefits of Energy Storage to the Maine Electricity Industry, H.P. 1166
William Birney of Scarborough
Criminal Law Advisory Commission, Title 17-A, MRSA, §1353
Honorable Charlotte Warren of Hallowell
Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations, H.P. 582
Bruce King of Brunswick
Keith Bisson of Brunswick
Christina Ocampo of Milbridge
Tania Tonos of Portland
Community Resilience Planning, Public Health, and Emergency Management Working Group of the Maine Climate Council, Title 38, MRSA, Chapter 3-A, §577-A
Honorable Genevieve McDonald of Stonington
Honorable Beth A. O'Connor of Berwick
New England Board of Higher Education, Title 20-A, Chapter 413, §11053
Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry of Brunswick
Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Title 5, Chapter 167, §2041(2) (B)
Dr. Susan Wehry of Biddeford
Dr. Julia Redding of South Portland
Rhonda Selvin of West Boothbay Harbor as an alternate member
Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Title 5, Part 17, Chapter 371-A, §7030
Susan Mackey Andrews of Dover-Foxcroft
Bonnie Porta of Cape Elizabeth
Anne B. Gass of Gray
(2-28) The Following Communication: (H.C. 237)
Jennifer A. Archer of Falmouth and Susan B. Driscoll of Biddeford 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.
The Honorable John B. Lucy of Orono for reappointment as a Judge to the Maine District Court.
Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §157, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Valerie Stanfill of Wayne for appointment as a Justice to the Maine Superior Court.
The Honorable Thomas D. Warren of Brunswick for reappointment as a Justice to the Maine Superior Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Kevin L. Stitham of Dover-Foxcroft for reappointment as a Judge to the Maine District Court.
Jane L. Lincoln of Farmingdale for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors.
Peter DelGreco of North Yarmouth, Anne E. Roosevelt of Embden and Kathie M. Leonard of Auburn for appointment to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees.
Steven K. Pelletier of Topsham for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.
The Honorable Jeffrey L. Hjelm of Camden for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §6, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Andrew M. Horton of Falmouth and Catherine R. Connors of Kennebunk for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Stephen D. Nelson of Houlton and Thomas R. McKean of Falmouth for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court.
The Honorable Nancy D. Mills of Cornville and The Honorable Roland A. Cole of Wells for appointment as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court.
Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §104, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
(2-29) The Following Communication: (H.C. 255)
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Gattine of Westbrook, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1496 An Act To Protect the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund
(2-30) The Following Communication: (H.C. 256)
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Franklin County Commissioners on August 6, 2019:
William Gilmore of Freeman Township
The County asks that this nomination be considered to fill the vacant four-year term that began August 21, 2019. This position is scheduled to be filled by Franklin County.
(2-31) The Following Communication: (H.C. 257)
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Oxford County Commissioners on November 7, 2019:
Lee Smith of Albany Township
The County asks that this nomination be considered to fill the vacant four-year term that began November 5, 2019. This position is scheduled to be filled by Oxford County.
(2-32) The Following Communication: (H.C. 258)
Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2018 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
S/Sarah J. Littlefield
(2-33) The Following Communication: (H.C. 259)
Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2018 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy Promotion Board, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
(2-34) The Following Communication: (H.C. 260)
Pursuant to MRSA Title 22, Chapter 413, Section 2069, on behalf of the Board and staff of the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, I am pleased to provide you with our Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report.
During fiscal year 2019, the Authority issued $272,582,775 under its general tax exempt conduit resolution and $0 under its moral obligation reserve fund resolution. These sales were accomplished in 7 series for 3 colleges, 1 hospital and 1 residential care facility.
In addition, Pursuant to M.R.S.A Title 22, Chapter 413, Section 2075, paragraph 1C, the Authority certifies that our reserve fund investments exceed the reserve fund requirement at June 30, 2019.
S/Toni Reed
(2-35) The Following Communication: (H.C. 261)
Enclosed please find a copy of the Finance Authority of Maine's Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report as required by 10 MRSA §974.
(2-36) The Following Communication: (H.C. 262)
Pursuant to 3 MRSA §999 and §1000 the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation is pleased to submit its final report on Tax Expenditure Review for 2019. Copies of the full report have been distributed to interested committees and individuals, and copies have been placed on file with the Law and Legislative Reference Library. Others may access the full report on-line through the website of the Office of Fiscal and Program Review at http://legislature.maine.gov/doc/3614.
S/Benjamin M. Chipman
(2-37) The Following Communication: (H.C. 264)
I am pleased to present the seventeenth annual report of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman. Our office reports to the Governor, the Department, and the Legislature each year pursuant to 22 MRSA §4087-A. This report reflects the Fiscal Year from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. I have distributed this report to the mailboxes of the members of the legislature and included copies here for you and your staff.
(2-38) The Following Communication: (H.C. 266)
Pursuant to 5 MRSA §12009, I am submitting the Report of Board and Commission Appointments or Reappointments to you for the calendar year 2020. Additionally, I am providing a report that lists appointments or reappointments which have not been made from previous years through December 31, 2019. This report also indicates vacancies which exist on a board or commission that needs a new appointment. If you would like a breakdown of only your appointments, we would be pleased to provide this to you as well.
If you have any questions concerning these reports or need additional information, please contact me or Cathy Beaudoin in the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions at 624-7748.
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Require Forest Rangers To Be Trained at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy" (EMERGENCY)
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, LANDRY of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Senators: CHENETTE of York, ROSEN of Hancock.
(3-2) Bill "An Act To Fund Capital Improvements to Career and Technical Education Centers"
(H.P. 1391) (L.D. 1947)
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, INGWERSEN of Arundel, LANDRY of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of Boothbay, WHITE of Waterville.
(3-3) Bill "An Act To Reform Corrections Officer Compensation in Maine" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1385) (L.D. 1941)
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DESCHAMBAULT of York, MIRAMANT of Knox.
(3-4) Bill "An Act To Protect Water Quality by Prohibiting Consumer Fireworks in the Shoreland Zone"
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FECTEAU of Biddeford, KESCHL of Belgrade, MORIARTY of Cumberland.
(3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding the Use of Propane and Natural Gas Detectors"
(H.P. 1406) (L.D. 1962)
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MORALES of South Portland, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PICKETT of Dixfield, WARREN of Hallowell.
(3-6) Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1400) (L.D. 1956)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CROCKETT of Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of Portland, JORGENSEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: LIBBY of Androscoggin.
(3-7) Bill "An Act Regarding Prior Authorization for Medication-assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder under the MaineCare Program"
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FAY of Raymond, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot.
(3-8) Bill "An Act To Address the Needs of Pregnant Women Affected by Opioid Use Disorder"
(H.P. 1379) (L.D. 1935)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, McDONALD of Stonington, MEYER of Eliot, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TERRY of Gorham.
(3-9) Bill "An Act To Allow Parents of Minors Who Qualify for In-home Personal Care under the MaineCare Program To Be Employed as Caregivers for Those Minors"
(H.P. 1380) (L.D. 1936)
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
(3-10) Bill "An Act To Provide Timely Access to Behavioral Health Services for Maine Children and To Address Trauma and the Impacts of the Opioid Crisis"
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(3-11) Bill "An Act Concerning MaineCare Coverage for Donor Breast Milk"
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MILLETT of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
(3-12) Resolve, To Ensure High-quality Long-term Care for Maine Veterans
(H.P. 1383) (L.D. 1939)
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, SCHNECK of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, MIRAMANT of Knox.
(3-13) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Increase MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Targeted Case Management Services To Reflect Inflation (EMERGENCY)
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of Westbrook, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, STOVER of Boothbay, TEPLER of Topsham.
(3-14) Bill "An Act To Protect Drinking Water for Low-income Maine Residents"
(H.P. 1387) (L.D. 1943)
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, MILLETT of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(3-15) Bill "An Act To Expand Eligibility for Home Accessibility Adaptation Benefits under the MaineCare Program"
(H.P. 1388) (L.D. 1944)
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, McDONALD of Stonington, MEYER of Eliot, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(3-16) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Care by Providing Care in Clinical Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Settings"
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
(3-17) Bill "An Act To Advance Palliative Care Utilization in the State" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1394) (L.D. 1950)
(3-18) Bill "An Act To Assist Persons with Disabilities Who Are Subject to Pill Count Requirements"
(H.P. 1395) (L.D. 1951)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representative: CRAVEN of Lewiston.
(3-19) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Estate Recovery under the MaineCare Program"
(H.P. 1398) (L.D. 1954)
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, ROBERTS of South Berwick.
(3-20) Bill "An Act To Promote Cost-effectiveness in the MaineCare Program and Improve the Oral Health of Maine Adults and Children"
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MEYER of Eliot, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot.
(3-21) Bill "An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care"
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of Friendship, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, MORALES of South Portland, Senators: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
(3-22) Bill "An Act To Establish the Trust for a Healthy Maine"
(H.P. 1405) (L.D. 1961)
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, MILLETT of Waterford, PERRY of Calais, STEWART of Presque Isle, Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, President JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
(3-23) Bill "An Act To Prohibit, Except in Emergency Situations, the Performance without Consent of Pelvic Examinations on Unconscious or Anesthetized Patients"
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MATLACK of St. George, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TERRY of Gorham, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
(3-24) Bill "An Act To Enact the Made for Maine Health Coverage Act and Improve Health Choices in Maine"
(3-25) Bill "An Act To Promote Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for Maine Students"
(H.P. 1376) (L.D. 1932)
(3-26) Bill "An Act To Create an Administrative Review Process for Hunting and Fishing Violations"
(H.P. 1417) (L.D. 2001)
Cosponsored by Representative: MILLETT of Waterford.
(3-27) Bill "An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing"
(H.P. 1377) (L.D. 1933)
Cosponsored by Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, RECKITT of South Portland.
(3-28) Bill "An Act Regarding Driver's License Suspensions for Nondriving Violations"
(3-29) Bill "An Act To Protect Communications between Bargaining Agents and Bargaining Unit Members"
(H.P. 1404) (L.D. 1960)
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, PLUECKER of Warren, RILEY of Jay, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham.
(3-30) Bill "An Act To Preserve the Value of Abandoned Properties by Allowing Entry by Mortgagees"
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland.
(3-31) Bill "An Act To Limit Access to Juvenile Case Records and Protect the Confidentiality of Juvenile History Record Information"
(H.P. 1408) (L.D. 1964)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: COREY of Windham, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McDONALD of Stonington, MOONEN of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MIRAMANT of Knox.
(3-32) Resolve, Authorizing the Establishment of Prosecutorial Districts in Downeast Maine
(H.P. 1411) (L.D. 1967)
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, JAVNER of Chester, PERRY of Calais, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec.
(3-33) Bill "An Act To Require Background Investigations for Certain Individuals To Receive Federal Tax Information in Accordance with Federal Standards" (EMERGENCY)
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-34) Bill "An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Certain Educational Technicians" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1393) (L.D. 1949)
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, RILEY of Jay.
(3-35) Bill "An Act To Include within the Definition of 'Public Employee' Those Who Have Been Employed Less than 6 Months" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 1403) (L.D. 1959)
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FECTEAU of Biddeford, McDONALD of Stonington, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham.
(3-36) Bill "An Act To Set a Minimum Wage for School Support Staff"
(H.P. 1409) (L.D. 1965)
(3-37) Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Aquaculture Leasing and Licensing Statutes"
(H.P. 1374) (L.D. 1930)
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
(3-38) Bill "An Act To Protect State Workers from Exposure to Carcinogens"
(H.P. 1413) (L.D. 1969)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, GATTINE of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox.
(3-39) Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Fair, Equitable and Competitive Tax Policy for Maine's Working Families and Small Businesses (EMERGENCY)
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CROCKETT of Portland, DOORE of Augusta, JORGENSEN of Portland, MEYER of Eliot, TEPLER of Topsham, TIPPING of Orono.
(3-40) Bill "An Act To Expand Tax Increment Financing To Include Adult Care Facilities and Services and Certain Child Care Facilities"
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, FAY of Raymond, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, HEPLER of Woolwich, MORIARTY of Cumberland, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: LAWRENCE of York, MOORE of Washington.
(3-41) An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with Disability Placards and Plates
(3-42) Bill "An Act To Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine"
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
(3-43) Bill "An Act To Restrict Maine Clean Election Act Candidates from Seeking or Accepting Employment with Vendors"
(H.P. 1412) (L.D. 1968)
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill.
(3-44) Bill "An Act To Improve Compliance with Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Marijuana Policy Registration and Licensure Requirements"
(H.P. 1418) (L.D. 2002)
(4-1) On motion of Representative BAILEY of Saco, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1365)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act Regarding the Presumption of Abandonment of Gift Obligations," H.P. 1164, L.D. 1612, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-2) On motion of Representative HARNETT of Gardiner, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1414)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Increase Protections for Land Installment Contracts," H.P. 1039, L.D. 1426, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-3) On motion of Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1415)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Improve Dental Health for Maine Children and Adults with Low Incomes," H.P. 1065, L.D. 1453, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-4) On motion of Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1416)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Support Medically Monitored Crisis Support and Intervention," H.P. 950, L.D. 1315, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-5) On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1419)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Expand Community Support Services for Certain Adult Members of the MaineCare Program," H.P. 580, L.D. 775, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-6) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1421)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act Regarding the Penobscot Nation's and Passamaquoddy Tribe's Authority To Exercise Jurisdiction under the Federal Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and the Federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013," H.P. 571, L.D. 766, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-7) On motion of Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1422)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts," H.P. 1213, L.D. 1698, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-8) On motion of Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1423)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute," H.P. 970, L.D. 1342, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-9) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1424)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "Resolve, Directing the Maine Human Rights Commission To Implement a Pilot Program To Investigate and Report on Incidents of Harassment Due to Housing Status, Lack of Employment and Other Issues," H.P. 937, L.D. 1294, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-10) On motion of Representative BAILEY of Saco, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1426)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Improve Consistency within the Maine Human Rights Act," H.P. 1218, L.D. 1703, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-11) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1427)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Improve Public Safety through Coordinated Reentry of Prisoners into the Community," H.P. 1250, L.D. 1756, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-12) On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1428)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Limit the Dissemination of Juvenile Records," H.P. 1197, L.D. 1670, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
(4-13) On motion of Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, the following Joint Order: (H.P. 1420)
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities after High School," H.P. 626, L.D. 852, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the legislative files to the House.
(5-1) the Honorable Ann Elizabeth Peoples, of Westbrook. Mrs. Peoples worked as a theater director, stage manager, union worker in the tech department at SD Warren and documentary film producer. In 1994, she became a member of the Westbrook City Council, and she was elected to the Maine House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2014 and again in 2019. She worked for accessible transportation, environmental justice and caregivers rights and championed the construction of Westbrook's skate park and redevelopment of the Dana Warp Mill. Mrs. Peoples will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 758)
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth, Representative ALLEY of Beals, Representative ANDREWS of Paris, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan, Representative AUSTIN of Gray, Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, Representative BABINE of Scarborough, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Representative BICKFORD of Auburn, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative BLUME of York, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative BROOKS of Lewiston, Representative BRYANT of Windham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative CARDONE of Bangor, Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, Representative CEBRA of Naples, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative COOPER of Yarmouth, Representative COREY of Windham, Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative CUDDY of Winterport, Representative CURTIS of Madison, Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Representative DeVEAU of Caribou, Representative DEVIN of Newcastle, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative DODGE of Belfast, Representative DOLLOFF of Rumford, Representative DOORE of Augusta, Representative DOUDERA of Camden, Representative DRINKWATER of Milford, Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative FECTEAU of Augusta, Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, Representative FOLEY of Biddeford, Representative FOSTER of Dexter, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant, Representative GRIGNON of Athens, Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, Representative HAGGAN of Hampden, Representative HALL of Wilton, Representative HANDY of Lewiston, Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln, Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HARNETT of Gardiner, Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford, Representative HEAD of Bethel, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop, Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative HOBBS of Wells, Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot, Representative HYMANSON of York, Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello, Representative JORGENSEN of Portland, Representative KESCHL of Belgrade, Representative KESSLER of South Portland, Representative KINNEY of Knox, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative KRYZAK of Acton, Representative LANDRY of Farmington, Representative LOCKMAN of Bradley, Representative LYFORD of Eddington, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative MAREAN of Hollis, Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Representative MARTIN of Sinclair, Representative MARTIN of Greene, Representative MASON of Lisbon, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative MAXMIN of Nobleboro, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Representative McDONALD of Stonington, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative MEYER of Eliot, Representative MILLETT of Waterford, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Representative MORALES of South Portland, Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland, Representative MORRIS of Turner, Representative NADEAU of Winslow, Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative ORDWAY of Standish, Representative PAULHUS of Bath, Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Representative PERKINS of Oakland, Representative PERRY of Calais, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative PICKETT of Dixfield, Representative PIERCE of Falmouth, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro, Representative RECKITT of South Portland, Representative REED of Carmel, Representative RILEY of Jay, Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative RYKERSON of Kittery, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative SHARPE of Durham, Representative SHEATS of Auburn, Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld, Representative STANLEY of Medway, Representative STEARNS of Guilford, Representative STETKIS of Canaan, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle, Representative STOVER of Boothbay, Representative STROM of Pittsfield, Representative SWALLOW of Houlton, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative TEPLER of Topsham, Representative TERRY of Gorham, Representative THERIAULT of China, Representative TIPPING of Orono, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative TUELL of East Machias, Representative VEROW of Brewer, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram, Representative WARREN of Hallowell, Representative WHITE of Waterville, Representative WHITE of Washburn, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec, Senator BLACK of Franklin, Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Senator CHENETTE of York, Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Senator DILL of Penobscot, Senator DOW of Lincoln, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Senator FOLEY of York, Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Senator HERBIG of Waldo, President JACKSON of Aroostook, Senator KEIM of Oxford, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Senator MOORE of Washington, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Senator WOODSOME of York.
(5-2) the Honorable Arthur C. Verow, a lifelong resident of South Brewer. Representative Verow was a member of the 129th Legislature, representing Brewer in the House of Representatives, and previously served in the 126th and 127th Legislatures. He worked at Eastern Fine Paper and was the City Clerk of Brewer for 40 years. He served on the Brewer City Council and was Mayor of Brewer for two terms. He was named the Brewer Citizen of the Year. He served as president of the Maine Town and City Clerks Association, the State's Animal Advisory Committee and the Maine Municipal Association's Legislative Policy Committee. He was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, as well as a member and past president of the Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis Club and an advisor to the John Bapst Key Club. He also was a prolific writer, publishing stories locally and sharing them with his friends and family. He was an advocate for the unborn, the disabled and the elderly. Representative Verow will be long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Frances, his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 778)
Cosponsored by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth, Representative ALLEY of Beals, Representative ANDREWS of Paris, Representative ARATA of New Gloucester, Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan, Representative AUSTIN of Gray, Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, Representative BABINE of Scarborough, Representative BAILEY of Saco, Representative BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec, Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, Representative BICKFORD of Auburn, Senator BLACK of Franklin, Representative BLIER of Buxton, Representative BLUME of York, Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Senator BREEN of Cumberland, Representative BRENNAN of Portland, Representative BROOKS of Lewiston, Representative BRYANT of Windham, Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough, Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington, Representative CARDONE of Bangor, Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook, Senator CARSON of Cumberland, Representative CEBRA of Naples, Senator CHENETTE of York, Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, Representative COLLINGS of Portland, Representative COOPER of Yarmouth, Representative COREY of Windham, Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston, Representative CROCKETT of Portland, Representative CUDDY of Winterport, Representative CURTIS of Madison, Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative DeVEAU of Caribou, Representative DEVIN of Newcastle, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Senator DILL of Penobscot, Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford, Representative DODGE of Belfast, Representative DOLLOFF of Rumford, Representative DOORE of Augusta, Representative DOUDERA of Camden, Senator DOW of Lincoln, Representative DRINKWATER of Milford, Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship, Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland, Senator FARRIN of Somerset, Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Representative FAY of Raymond, Representative FECTEAU of Augusta, Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford, Senator FOLEY of York, Representative FOLEY of Biddeford, Representative FOSTER of Dexter, Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot, Representative GRIFFIN of Levant, Representative GRIGNON of Athens, Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, Senator GUERIN of Penobscot, Representative HAGGAN of Hampden, Representative HALL of Wilton, Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative HANDY of Lewiston, Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln, Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HARNETT of Gardiner, Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford, Representative HEAD of Bethel, Representative HEPLER of Woolwich, Senator HERBIG of Waldo, Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop, Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, Representative HOBBS of Wells, Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot, Representative HYMANSON of York, Representative INGWERSEN of Arundel, President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative JAVNER of Chester, Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello, Representative JORGENSEN of Portland, Senator KEIM of Oxford, Representative KESCHL of Belgrade, Representative KESSLER of South Portland, Representative KINNEY of Knox, Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, Representative KRYZAK of Acton, Representative LANDRY of Farmington, Senator LAWRENCE of York, Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representative LOCKMAN of Bradley, Senator LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative LYFORD of Eddington, Representative MADIGAN of Waterville, Representative MAREAN of Hollis, Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake, Representative MARTIN of Sinclair, Representative MARTIN of Greene, Representative MASON of Lisbon, Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford, Representative MATLACK of St. George, Representative MAXMIN of Nobleboro, Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, Representative McDONALD of Stonington, Representative McLEAN of Gorham, Representative MELARAGNO of Auburn, Representative MEYER of Eliot, Representative MILLETT of Waterford, Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative MOONEN of Portland, Senator MOORE of Washington, Representative MORALES of South Portland, Representative MORIARTY of Cumberland, Representative MORRIS of Turner, Representative NADEAU of Winslow, Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick, Representative O'NEIL of Saco, Representative ORDWAY of Standish, Representative PAULHUS of Bath, Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Representative PERKINS of Oakland, Representative PERRY of Calais, Representative PERRY of Bangor, Representative PICKETT of Dixfield, Representative PIERCE of Falmouth, Representative PLUECKER of Warren, Senator POULIOT of Kennebec, Representative PRESCOTT of Waterboro, Representative RECKITT of South Portland, Representative REED of Carmel, Representative RILEY of Jay, Representative RISEMAN of Harrison, Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Representative RYKERSON of Kittery, Representative SAMPSON of Alfred, Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative SCHNECK of Bangor, Representative SHARPE of Durham, Representative SHEATS of Auburn, Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld, Representative STANLEY of Medway, Representative STEARNS of Guilford, Representative STETKIS of Canaan, Representative STEWART of Presque Isle, Representative STOVER of Boothbay, Representative STROM of Pittsfield, Representative SWALLOW of Houlton, Representative SYLVESTER of Portland, Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Representative TEPLER of Topsham, Representative TERRY of Gorham, Representative THERIAULT of China, Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative TIPPING of Orono, Representative TUCKER of Brunswick, Representative TUELL of East Machias, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram, Representative WARREN of Hallowell, Representative WHITE of Waterville, Representative WHITE of Washburn, Senator WOODSOME of York, Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 703)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that when the Senate and House adjourn, they do so until Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:00 in the morning.
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.P. 644)
Hon. Troy D. Jackson
Hon. Sara Gideon
On December 19, 2019, 6 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Bill "An Act To Increase the Automatic Draft Authority for Licensed Insurance Producers" (S.P. 638) (L.D. 1866) (Sponsored by Senator FOLEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred and Senators: WOODSOME of York, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, Representatives: PRESCOTT of Waterboro, TEPLER of Topsham, HARRINGTON of Sanford, BLIER of Buxton, MORRIS of Turner) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Lighthouse Trust Registration Plate" (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1870) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade and Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, LAWRENCE of York, MOORE of Washington, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARNSWORTH of Portland, MATLACK of St. George, DOUDERA of Camden) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify Lobbyist Reporting Requirements and Simplify Registration Requirements for State Employees Who Lobby on Behalf of a State Department or Agency" (S.P. 639) (L.D. 1867) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Improve the Reporting of Grassroots Lobbying" (S.P. 640) (L.D. 1868) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Financial Reporting Responsibilities of Political Action Committees and Ballot Question Committees" (S.P. 641) (L.D. 1869) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Modify the Financial Disclosure Requirements for a Governor-elect" (S.P. 643) (L.D. 1871) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Comes from the Senate, READ and with accompanying papers ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.P. 665)
On December 20, 2019, 20 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Bill "An Act To Require a Lease of Public Lands To Be Based on Reasonable Market Value and To Require Approval of Such Leases for Commercial Purposes" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 645) (L.D. 1893) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, President JACKSON of Aroostook, DILL of Penobscot, FARRIN of Somerset, CARSON of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: KESCHL of Belgrade, HEPLER of Woolwich) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Establishing That the Commissioner of Public Safety Is a Law Enforcement Officer If the Commissioner Is Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer" (S.P. 657) (L.D. 1910) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Incentivize the Purchase of Electric Public School Buses" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 646) (L.D. 1894) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland and Senators: MILLETT of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York, CARSON of Cumberland, Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, RILEY of Jay, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, HOBBS of Wells, McDONALD of Stonington) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Increase High School Graduation Rates for Students Experiencing Homelessness or in Foster Care" (S.P. 663) (L.D. 1916) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston and Senators: WOODSOME of York, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, MOONEN of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding Positions at the Public Utilities Commission" (S.P. 647) (L.D. 1895) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York) (Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize Separate Alternative Compliance Payment Rates for Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard and To Amend the Laws Governing Thermal Renewable Energy Credits" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 648) (L.D. 1896) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and Senators: WOODSOME of York, LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, RILEY of Jay) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Certain Wheeling Charges for the Transmission of Electricity" (S.P. 660) (L.D. 1913) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Eliminate Direct Retail Competition for the Supply of Electricity to Residential Consumers" (S.P. 664) (L.D. 1917) (Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York) (Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Evaluate Emissions from Heated Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks (S.P. 662) (L.D. 1915) (Sponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth and Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, CARSON of Cumberland, Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize the Expungement of Records of Nonviolent Crimes" (S.P. 649) (L.D. 1897) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, BELLOWS of Kennebec, CARPENTER of Aroostook, MIRAMANT of Knox) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Unemployment Compensation Laws" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 658) (L.D. 1911) (Sponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Conform the Maine Apprenticeship Program to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972" (S.P. 659) (L.D. 1912) (Sponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act Regarding Property Taxes on Certain Energy Generation Projects" (S.P. 650) (L.D. 1898) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, CARSON of Cumberland, Representative: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Textbooks" (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1914) (Sponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: STOVER of Boothbay, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, BERRY of Bowdoinham) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Motor Vehicle Laws" (S.P. 651) (L.D. 1899) (Sponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset) (Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, CYRWAY of Kennebec, LAWRENCE of York, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: JORGENSEN of Portland, STANLEY of Medway, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Motor Vehicle Child Restraint Systems To Allow Certain Exceptions" (S.P. 652) (L.D. 1900) (Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, LUCHINI of Hancock, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: SCHNECK of Bangor, STROM of Pittsfield, MEYER of Eliot, MAREAN of Hollis) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Prohibiting the Use of Handheld Phones and Devices While Driving" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 653) (L.D. 1901) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Under suspension of the rules, cosponsored by Senators: CHENETTE of York, FOLEY of York, HAMPER of Oxford, Representatives: KESCHL of Belgrade, EVANGELOS of Friendship, Speaker GIDEON of Freeport, MORIARTY of Cumberland, COREY of Windham, MARTIN of Sinclair, FAY of Raymond, HOBBS of Wells, HEPLER of Woolwich, DOUDERA of Camden, WHITE of Waterville, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, HUTCHINS of Penobscot) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Define the Term 'Caucus Political Action Committee'" (S.P. 654) (L.D. 1902) (Sponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Activities at or near the Polls on Election Day" (S.P. 655) (L.D. 1903) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell and Senators: LUCHINI of Hancock, LIBBY of Androscoggin, LAWRENCE of York, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, SCHNECK of Bangor, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, STROM of Pittsfield) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Laws Governing Elections" (S.P. 656) (L.D. 1904) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and Senators: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, SCHNECK of Bangor, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.P. 671)
On January 2, 2020, 5 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Health Insurance Carriers from Retroactively Reducing Payment on Clean Claims Submitted by Pharmacies" (S.P. 670) (L.D. 1928) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, GRATWICK of Penobscot, CYRWAY of Kennebec, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FECTEAU of Biddeford) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Real Estate Appraisal Management Company Laws" (S.P. 666) (L.D. 1924) (Sponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws" (S.P. 667) (L.D. 1925) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect and Maintain Markers To Commemorate and Recognize the Lafayette Trail (S.P. 669) (L.D. 1927) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, CHENETTE of York, Representative: O'NEIL of Saco) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery System" (S.P. 668) (L.D. 1926) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Allow Certain Retired Law Enforcement Officers and Trained Law Enforcement Officers To Serve as School Security Officers"
(S.P. 673) (L.D. 1971)
(1-2) Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Record-keeping and Reporting Requirements Imposed on State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies and the Department of Public Safety"
(1-3) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Drug Paraphernalia That Encourage Drug Use by Young People"
(S.P. 693) (L.D. 1991)
(1-4) Bill "An Act To Standardize Language and Improve Correctional Services"
(S.P. 702) (L.D. 2000)
(1-5) Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Education Savings Program"
(1-6) Bill "An Act To Amend the Waste Motor Oil Disposal Site Remediation Program" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 700) (L.D. 1998)
(1-7) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Waste Discharge Analysis by Laboratories Operated by Waste Discharge Facilities"
(1-8) Bill "An Act To Establish Electronic Visit Verification for In-home and Community-based Health Care Workers"
(S.P. 672) (L.D. 1970)
(1-9) Bill "An Act To Promote Telehealth"
(1-10) Bill "An Act To Eliminate Waiting Lists for Home and Community-based Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injury and Other Related Conditions" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 686) (L.D. 1984)
(1-11) Bill "An Act To Increase Access to and Reduce the Cost of Epinephrine Autoinjectors by Amending the Definition of 'Epinephrine Autoinjector'"
(1-12) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Dental Treatment for Children"
(1-13) Resolve, Directing the Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing To Adopt Rules To Facilitate Speech-Language Therapy
(S.P. 687) (L.D. 1985)
(1-14) Bill "An Act To Promote Efficiency in Regulation of Consumer Credit Statutes"
(S.P. 696) (L.D. 1994)
(1-15) Bill "An Act To Enact the Maine Insurance Data Security Act"
(S.P. 697) (L.D. 1995)
(1-16) Bill "An Act Concerning the Reporting of Health Care Information to the Emergency Medical Services' Board"
(S.P. 698) (L.D. 1996)
(1-17) Bill "An Act Regarding Permits To Possess Wildlife in Captivity"
(1-18) Bill "An Act To Ensure a Consumer's Right To Repair Certain Electronic Products"
(S.P. 679) (L.D. 1977)
(1-19) Bill "An Act To Provide for the 2020 and 2021 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY)
(1-20) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Access to Prescription Monitoring Information"
(S.P. 692) (L.D. 1990)
(1-21) Bill "An Act To Help Retain School Bus Drivers"
(S.P. 678) (L.D. 1976)
(1-22) Bill "An Act To Improve the Disability Retirement Program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System"
(S.P. 680) (L.D. 1978)
(1-23) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Law Protecting Job Applicants from Identity Theft"
(1-24) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Municipal Conservation Commissions"
(S.P. 675) (L.D. 1973)
(1-25) Bill "An Act To Allow Public Members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission To Receive Reimbursement for Travel Expenses" (EMERGENCY)
(S.P. 681) (L.D. 1979)
(1-26) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Recounts in Municipal Elections"
(1-27) Bill "An Act To Create Incentives for Employers To Allow Employees To Work Remotely in Rural Maine"
(S.P. 682) (L.D. 1980)
(1-28) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Law Relating to Corporate Income Tax Nexus and the Shipment of Spirits into the State" (EMERGENCY)
(1-29) Bill "An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tiny Houses"
(1-30) Resolve, To Exempt Truck Drivers Transporting Live Lobsters from Certain Hours-of-service Restrictions
(S.P. 689) (L.D. 1987)
(1-31) Bill "An Act To Broaden Eligibility for Disabled Veterans License Plates"
(S.P. 694) (L.D. 1992)
(1-32) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Governing Maximum Length Limits for Truck Tractor Semitrailers"
(1-33) Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Distribution of Deceptive Images or Audio or Video Recordings with the Intent To Influence the Outcome of an Election"
(S.P. 690) (L.D. 1988)
(1-34) Bill "An Act To Allow the Assignment of State Vehicles to Field Personnel Directly Concerned with Maine National Guard Facilities and To Allow State Vehicles Assigned to Military Bureau Employees To Be Used for Commuting"
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 704)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that Bill, "Resolve, To Require the Construction of a New District Headquarters Building for the Bureau of Forestry in Fort Kent," S.P. 295, L.D. 1016, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the Senate.