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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0016
Committee: HOUSE RULES

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert 
Robert 
Robert 
Robert B. Hunt
B. Hunt
B. Hunt
B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
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6th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor Matt MacDonald, Kenduskeag Union Church. 
National Anthem by Don Gooding, Scarborough. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Barbara Moss, D.O., Manchester. 
Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, January 11, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 17, 2017
(4-2)  On motion of Representative HARLOW of Portland, the following House Order:  
(H.O. 16) 
ORDERED, that the House Rules be amended by amending House Rule 401 by adding a 
new subsection 14 to read: 
14.  Roll call; voting percentages.  The Clerk shall publish regularly on a publicly accessible 
website the roll calls of the House and votes by each member.  In calculating a member's roll call 
voting percentage, the Clerk may not include any votes missed by a member due to an absence 
caused by a major illness or injury of the member requiring hospitalization, confinement to the 
member's residence or a nonroutine medical procedure necessary for the health or safety of the 
member. 
Committee on HOUSE RULES suggested. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0027

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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23rd Legislative Day 
Thursday, March 23, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor Jeffrey Bateman, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Scarborough. 
National Anthem by John Bapst Honors Chorale, Bangor. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Elisabeth Mock, M.D., Holden. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, March 21, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, March 23, 2017
(4-3)  On motion of Representative LOCKMAN of Amherst, the following House Order:  
(H.O. 27) 
WHEREAS, each elected member of the Maine House of Representatives has signed the 
Legislative Code of Ethics; and 
WHEREAS, Representative Ryan Tipping of Orono served on the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs from January 2015 to November 2016; and 
WHEREAS, while seeking reelection, Representative Tipping was paid at least $9,000 
beginning in May of 2016 by the Citizens Who Support Maine Public Schools, a political action 
committee, referred to in this order as "PAC," that received funds from the Maine Education 
Association and National Education Association, over a period of 6 months to advocate for and 
actively campaign in support of the imposition of a significant tax increase on the Maine people 
and small businesses that would provide additional funding for public education; and 
WHEREAS, Representative Tipping failed to report his PAC income by August 7, 2016 
as required by law; and  
WHEREAS, Representative Tipping's failure to disclose this PAC income as required by 
law may constitute a willful violation of state law and legislative ethics; and 
WHEREAS, questions concerning Representative Tipping's conduct threaten to cast a 
shadow over all of the work of the 128th Maine Legislature; and 
WHEREAS, the integrity of the Maine House of Representatives is being called into 
question by the very people we represent; and 
WHEREAS, the House Ethics Committee exists for the purpose of investigating potential 
violations of the Legislative Code of Ethics; now, therefore, be it 
ORDERED, that the House Ethics Committee shall convene no later than April 13, 2017 
to thoroughly investigate the actions of Representative Ryan Tipping and the potential violation 
of the Legislative Code of Ethics, and that, by May 12, 2017, the committee shall make 
recommendations to the full House as it considers appropriate. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0013
Committee: HOUSE RULES

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara 
Sara 
Sara 
Sara Gideon
Gideon
Gideon
Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
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4th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend David Collins, Coastal Community Church of Scarborough. 
National Anthem by Caitlin Paul, Pittston. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Connie Adler, M.D., Chesterville. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, January 5, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 10, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative ESPLING of New Gloucester, the following House 
Order:  (H.O. 13) 
ORDERED, that the House Rules be amended by amending House Rule 503 to read: 
Rule 503. Motions and concurrence. The following rules apply to motions and questions of 
concurrence with the Senate. 
A.  When a question is under debate, a motion may not be received, except a motion: 
1st. To adjourn; 
2nd. To table unassigned; 
3rd. 2nd. For the previous question; 
4th. 3rd. To commit; 
5th. 4th. To table to a day certain; 
6th. 5th. To amend; or 
7th. 6th. To postpone indefinitely. 
These motions have precedence in the order in which they are arranged.  A motion to adjourn 
must be decided without debate.  A motion to table unassigned is prohibited. 
B. Questions of concurrence with the Senate have precedence in the following order: 
1st. To recede; 
2nd. To concur; 
3rd. To insist; or 
4th. To adhere. 
Committee on HOUSE RULES suggested. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0019

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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9th Legislative Day 
Thursday, January 26, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor Matthew Ward, Charleston Church. 
National Anthem by Charleston Church Trio. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Lisa Ryan, D.O., Naples. 
Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, January 24, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, January 26, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville, the following House 
Order:  (H.O. 18) 
ORDERED, that Representative Jennifer L. DeChant of Bath be excused January 5 for 
personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative David G. Haggan of Hampden 
be excused January 17 for personal reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Richard S. Malaby of Hancock 
be excused January 10 and 11 for health reasons. 
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that Representative Harold L. Stewart III of 
Presque Isle be excused January 19 for personal reasons. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston, the following House Order:  
(H.O. 19) 
ORDERED, that the House Rules be amended by amending House Rule 109 by adding at 
the end a new paragraph to read: 
The taking of photographs, videotaping or recording on the floor of the House is prohibited, 
except that a member may request, on a case-by-case basis, permission to be photographed, 
videotaped or recorded as that member is addressing the House, which may be permitted only 
with the consent of at least one fifth of the members present.  This paragraph does not apply to 
the videotaping of House proceedings approved by the Legislative Council and made available 
on the Maine State Legislature's website. 
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Resolve, and that there be printed sufficient copies to meet the needs of the Legislature. A copy shall be mailed to each member and officer of the Legislature and the State Law and Legislative Reference Library.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0001

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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1st Legislative Day 
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 
Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, the 
Representatives-Elect to the One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Legislature assemble in the Hall 
of the House and are called to Order by ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth, Clerk of the House of 
the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Legislature. 
Prayer by Reverend Diane Bennekamper, Congregational Church in Cumberland United 
Church of Christ. 
National Anthem by Freeport High School Chamber Choir Quartet. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctors of the day, Lisa Gouldsbrough, D.O., Biddeford and Charles Pattavina, M.D., 
Winterport. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, December 7, 2016
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the 
Speaker’s discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives 
during joint conventions of the Legislature. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative STANLEY of Medway, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 2) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that there be prepared by the Legislative Information 
Office, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, after 
adjournment of the present session, a Register of all the Bills and Resolves considered by both 
branches of the Legislature, showing the history and final disposition of each Bill and Resolve, 
and that there be printed sufficient copies to meet the needs of the Legislature.  A copy shall be 
mailed to each member and officer of the Legislature and the State Law and Legislative 
Reference Library. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0016
Committee Amendment CA_A_H2 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.O. 16, Order, "House Order, To Amend 
House Rules Concerning Absence Due to Major Illness or Injury" 
Amend the House Order in the first Ordered paragraph in the first 2 lines by striking 
out the following: "adding a new subsection 14" and inserting the following: 'amending 
subsection 12' 
Amend the House Order by striking out all of subsection 14 and inserting the 
following: 
'12. Voting. A member who is in the House when a question is put shall vote, unless 
the presiding officer for reasons excuses that member. When yeas and nays are ordered, a 
member may not leave the member's seat until the vote is declared. A call for yeas and 
nays must close no more than 30 minutes after a roll call is commenced. In all elections 
by the House, or on joint ballot of the Chambers, a member may not leave the member's 
seat after voting, before a return of the House is had. A member may not vote on any 
question before the House when that question immediately involves that member's private 
right as distinct from the public interest. With approval from the Speaker upon as prompt 
notice as possible from the member, a member is excused from house deliberations and 
roll calls for a debilitating or incapacitating major illness or injury; the member must 
contact the Speaker and Clerk upon return.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the proposed change to House Rule 401 that requires the 
Clerk in calculating a member's voting percentage to disregard absences due to major 
illness and injury and replaces it with language added to House Rule 401, subsection 12 
allowing the Speaker to excuse a member from House deliberations and roll calls for a 
debilitating or incapacitating major illness or injury. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, and that there be printed sufficient copies to meet the needs of the Legislature. A copy shall be mailed to each member and officer of the Legislature and the State Law and Legislative Reference Library.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0002

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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1st Legislative Day 
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 
Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, the 
Representatives-Elect to the One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Legislature assemble in the Hall 
of the House and are called to Order by ROBERT B. HUNT of Yarmouth, Clerk of the House of 
the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Legislature. 
Prayer by Reverend Diane Bennekamper, Congregational Church in Cumberland United 
Church of Christ. 
National Anthem by Freeport High School Chamber Choir Quartet. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctors of the day, Lisa Gouldsbrough, D.O., Biddeford and Charles Pattavina, M.D., 
Winterport. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, December 7, 2016
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Speaker of the House is authorized, at the 
Speaker’s discretion, to permit radio or television in the Hall of the House of Representatives 
during joint conventions of the Legislature. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative STANLEY of Medway, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 2) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that there be prepared by the Legislative Information 
Office, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, after 
adjournment of the present session, a Register of all the Bills and Resolves considered by both 
branches of the Legislature, showing the history and final disposition of each Bill and Resolve, 
and that there be printed sufficient copies to meet the needs of the Legislature.  A copy shall be 
mailed to each member and officer of the Legislature and the State Law and Legislative 
Reference Library. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0040

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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5th Legislative Day 
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor Todd Bell, Calvary Baptist Church, Sanford. 
National Anthem by Angela Pitteroff, Augusta. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Frederick C. Goggans, M.D., Camden. 
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, January 11, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative CHAPMAN of Brooksville, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 40) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by amending Joint 
Rule 316 to read: 
Rule 316.  Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. 
The member of the Penobscot Nation, the member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the 
member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians elected to represent their people at the biennial 
session of the Legislature must be granted seats on the floor of the House of Representatives; be 
granted the right to vote in elections for Speaker, Clerk of the House and Assistant Clerk of the 
House but not on any other matter before the House; be granted, by consent of the Speaker, the 
privilege of speaking on pending legislation; must be appointed to sit with joint standing 
committees as nonvoting members during the committees' deliberations; and be granted such 
other rights and privileges as may from time to time be voted by the House of Representatives.  
In reports from committees on which a tribal member serves, the position of the member must be 
noted and included. 
The member of the Penobscot Nation, the member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the 
member of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians elected to represent their people at the biennial 
session of the Legislature may not vote on a matter before a Joint Convention or in an election 
for Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney General or State Auditor. 
Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES suggested. 
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An Act To Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York County".
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0464

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. 
Robert B. 
Robert B. 
Robert B. Hunt
Hunt
Hunt
Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
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16th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Carie Johnsen, Unitarian Universalist Community Church of 
Augusta. 
National Anthem by Delilah Poupore, Saco. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Garreth Debiegun, M.D., Yarmouth. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 16, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, February 28, 2017
COMMUNICATIONS 
(2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.P. 464) 
and accompanying initiated bill, item (2-2) 
OFFICE OF THE 
SECRETARY OF STATE 
AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0148 
February 6, 2017 
Honorable Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
State House Station 
Augusta, Maine 04333 
Dear Clerk Hunt: 
Enclosed please find my official certification to the 128th Legislature of the citizen initiative 
petition entitled "An Act To Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York County". 
Sincerely, 
S/Matthew Dunlap 
Secretary of State 
_________________________________ 
SECRETARY OF STATE 
I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, hereby certify that written petitions bearing valid 
signatures in excess of 87,000 electors of this State were addressed to the Legislature of the State 
of Maine and were filed in the office of the Secretary of State on February 1, 2016 and 
December 22, 2016, requesting that the Legislature consider an act entitled, "An Act To Allow 
Slot Machines or a Casino in York County". 
I further certify that the number of signatures submitted is in excess of ten percent of the total 
votes cast in the last gubernatorial election preceding the filing of such petitions, as required by 
Article IV, Part Third, Section 18 of the Constitution of Maine, that number being 61,123. 
I further certify this initiative petition to be valid and attach herewith the text of the legislation 
circulated on the petition's behalf. 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, February 28, 2017
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State of Maine to be hereunto affixed.  
Given under my hand at Augusta on the sixth day of February in the year two thousand and 
seventeen. 
S/Matthew Dunlap 
Secretary of State 
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(2-2)   The accompanying Bill "An Act To Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York 
County" 
(I.B. 1)  (L.D. 719) 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0644

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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18th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Colonel Andrew Gibson, Senior Army Chaplain, Maine Army National Guard, 
Augusta. 
Colors presented by The Maine National Guard Joint Honor Guard. 
National Anthem by Technical Sergeant Joel Crowley, Windham. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Kenneth Christian, M.D., Holden. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 2, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 7, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative CASÁS of Rockport, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 644) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation 
shall conduct a study to determine the placement of vehicle charging stations on Maine's 
highways.  In conducting the study, the committee shall invite interested parties, including, but 
not limited to, the Commissioner of Transportation, or the commissioner's designee, and the 
Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, or the executive director's designee.  The 
committee, with input from interested parties, shall determine the placement and structure of 
vehicle charging stations and the cost of installing and maintaining vehicle charging stations.  
The committee shall report out legislation based on the study to the Second Regular Session of 
the 128th Legislature implementing the committee's recommendations. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0715
Sponsors: KEIM, BABBIDGE, BAILEY, BRADSTREET, CARDONE, GUERIN, JOHANSEN, RECKITT, SHERMAN, HILL, WHITTEMORE

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Sp
, Sp
, Sp
, Speaker of the House
eaker of the House
eaker of the House
eaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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20th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor John Walsh, Clifton United Baptist Church. 
National Anthem by Honorable Deane Rykerson, Kittery and Honorable Joan W. Welsh, 
Rockport. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Cathleen London, M.D., Milbridge. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 9, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 14, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 715) (Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and Representatives: 
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BAILEY of Saco, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, CARDONE of 
Bangor, GUERIN of Glenburn, JOHANSEN of Monticello, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
RECKITT of South Portland, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: HILL of York, 
WHITTEMORE of Somerset) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SUNSHINE WEEK, MARCH 12-18, 2017 
WHEREAS, James Madison, generally regarded as the father of our federal Constitution, 
wrote that "a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power 
which knowledge gives"; and 
WHEREAS, every citizen in our participatory democracy has an inherent right of access 
to government meetings and public records; and 
WHEREAS, an open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining 
the people's trust and confidence in their government and in the government's ability to 
effectively serve its citizens; and 
WHEREAS, we celebrate open government and recognize its importance in developing 
how people who believe in democracy think about transparency and its role in government, 
leading to the adoption of our own Freedom of Access Act; and 
WHEREAS, the protection of every person's right of access to public records and 
government meetings is a high priority for the State of Maine; and 
WHEREAS, Sunshine Week was established to spark a discussion about the importance 
of open government and public access to government documents and meetings; now, therefore, 
be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize Sunshine Week during the week of March 12-18, 2017 and confirm the 
basic principles of an open and accessible government in a free society and urge all citizens to 
join in this observance. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0946
Committee: Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding the reporting of limited information to the prescription monitoring program concerning methadone

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm
maine.gov/legis/house/hcalfr.htm 
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28th Legislative Day 
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Pastor Steve Smith, Orono United Methodist Church and Alton United 
Methodist Church. 
National Anthem by Steve Smith, Orono. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 6, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, April 11, 2017
(4-2)  On motion of Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 946) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding the reporting of limited 
information to the prescription monitoring program concerning methadone. 
_________________________________
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1058
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs shall report out, to the House, a resolution amending the Constitution of Maine regarding the direct initiative process

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
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33rd Legislative Day 
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Myrick Cross, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Brewer. 
National Anthem by Sydney Anderson, Elm Street School, East Machias. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Brian Pierce, M.D., Camden. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 20, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, April 25, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1058) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and 
Legal Affairs shall report out, to the House, a resolution amending the Constitution of Maine 
regarding the direct initiative process. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1089
Sponsors: THIBODEAU, AUSTIN, BLACK, CRAIG, GILLWAY, HIGGINS, TALBOT ROSS, TUELL, DAVIS

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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SUPPLEMENT NO. 3
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative KINNEY of Knox, the following Joint
 Resolution:  (H.P. 1089) (Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo and
 Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BLACK of Wilton, CRAIG of Brewer, GILLWAY
 of Searsport, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, TUELL of
 East Machias, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2017 AS WILLIAMS SYNDROME
 AWARENESS MONTH
            WHEREAS, Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder that remains virtually
 unknown to the general public, educators and many doctors; and
            WHEREAS, Williams syndrome affects one in 10,000 people worldwide,
 including an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people in the United States; and
            WHEREAS, Williams syndrome is characterized by medical and developmental
 delays, cardiovascular disease and learning disabilities; and
            WHEREAS, despite these problems, people with Williams syndrome often have
 unique abilities, including advanced verbal skills, highly sociable personalities and an
 affinity for music; and
            WHEREAS, children with Williams syndrome need costly ongoing medical care
 and early interventions, such as speech or occupational therapy, that may not be covered
 by insurance or state funding; and
            WHEREAS, as adults, most people with Williams syndrome need supportive
 housing to live to their fullest potential; and
            WHEREAS, the Williams Syndrome Association sponsors activities that work to
 increase community awareness and provide financial support for critical research and
 programs, leading to further insights about the disorder and new treatments for the
 future; now, therefore, be it
            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth
 Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we
 represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 2017 as Williams Syndrome
 Awareness Month and encourage citizen participation in volunteer activities to increase
 local community awareness of Williams syndrome and its effects.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1116
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding dates of review under the State Government Evaluation Act

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
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Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
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42nd Legislative Day 
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Kenneth I. Lewis, Green Memorial African Methodist Episcopal 
Zion Church, Portland. 
National Anthem by Mt. Ararat High School Choral Ensemble, Topsham. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Edmund Claxton, Jr., M.D., Auburn. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 18, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, May 23, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1116) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding dates of review under the 
State Government Evaluation Act. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative TIPPING of Orono, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 
1117) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation may 
report out, to the House, legislation regarding the Maine capital investment credit. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1117
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding dates of review under the State Government Evaluation Act

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk
, Clerk 
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42nd Legislative Day 
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Kenneth I. Lewis, Green Memorial African Methodist Episcopal 
Zion Church, Portland. 
National Anthem by Mt. Ararat High School Choral Ensemble, Topsham. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Edmund Claxton, Jr., M.D., Auburn. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 18, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, May 23, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1116) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, 
Utilities and Technology shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding dates of review under the 
State Government Evaluation Act. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative TIPPING of Orono, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 
1117) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation may 
report out, to the House, legislation regarding the Maine capital investment credit. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1120
House Amendment HA_A_H490 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" 4" to H.P. 1120, Resolution, "JOINT RESOLUTION 
MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO NEGOTIATE TRADE 
AGREEMENTS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION TO KEEP MAINE AND 
DOMESTIC LOBSTER AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS COMPETITNE WITH 
CANADIAN LOBSTER AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS" 
Amend the joint resolution by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS 
TO REDUCE TARIFFS ON LOBSTER AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS TO KEEP 
MAINE AND DOMESTIC LOBSTER AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 
COMPETITIVE WITH CANADIAN LOBSTER AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS' 
Amend the resolution in the fost resolved paragraph in the 3rd and 4th lines by 
striking out the following: "trade agreements with the European Union that will" and 
inserting the following: 'to' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the title and text of the joint resolution to remove language 
regarding negotiating trade agreements with the European Union. 
SPONSORED BY: ~ 
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TOWN: Deer Isle 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Hunting Deer over Bait," H.P. 761, L.D. 1083, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1125

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH MAINE LEGISLATURE 
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon
Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House
, Speaker of the House 
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt
Robert B. Hunt, Clerk
, Clerk
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48th Legislative Day 
Monday, June 5, 2017 
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker. 
Prayer by Reverend Jason Cross, Crosspoint Church, Bangor. 
National Anthem by Jason Cross, Bangor. 
Pledge of Allegiance. 
Doctor of the day, Kathleen Thibault, D.O., Dover-Foxcroft. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, June 1, 2017. 
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Monday, June 5, 2017
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative TUELL of East Machias, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1125) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "An Act To Increase the Penalties for 
Hunting Deer over Bait," H.P. 761, L.D. 1083, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from 
the Governor's desk to the House. 
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An Act To Maintain Mental Health Staffing at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and Support Statewide Forensic Services" (H.P. 1150) (L.D. 1665) (Sponsored by Representative MALABY of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1151

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On November 29, 2017, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House. 
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing 
Committee on November 29, 2017, as follows: 
Health and Human Services 
Bill "An Act To Maintain Mental Health Staffing at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and 
Support Statewide Forensic Services" (H.P. 1150) (L.D. 1665) (Sponsored by Representative 
MALABY of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant 
to Joint Rule 203.) 
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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An Act To Ensure the Successful Implementation of Proficiency-based Diplomas by Extending the Timeline for Phasing in Their Implementation" (H.P. 1152) (L.D. 1666) (Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DENNO of Cumberland, DOORE of Augusta, GATTINE of Westbrook, GOLDEN of Lewiston, McCREIGHT of Harpswell) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1156
Sponsors: BERRY, DENNO, DOORE, GATTINE, GOLDEN, ZEIGLER, MALABY, FECTEAU

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On December 1, 2017, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House. 
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing 
Committee on December 1, 2017, as follows: 
Education and Cultural Affairs 
Bill "An Act To Ensure the Successful Implementation of Proficiency-based Diplomas by 
Extending the Timeline for Phasing in Their Implementation" (H.P. 1152) (L.D. 1666) 
(Sponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor) (Cosponsored by Representatives: 
BERRY of Bowdoinham, DENNO of Cumberland, DOORE of Augusta, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, GOLDEN of Lewiston, McCREIGHT of Harpswell) (Approved for introduction by 
a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
On December 4, 2017, 3 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 4, 2017, as follows: 
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Entry of Anadromous Fish Species into Sheepscot Pond for 3 Years 
and To Study the Consequences of the Presence of Anadromous Fish in Sheepscot Pond" (H.P. 
1153) (L.D. 1667) (Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville) (BY REQUEST) 
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
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State and Local Government 
Bill "An Act To Change Certain Gender-specific Terminology in the Laws Regarding 
Municipalities and Counties" (H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1668) (Sponsored by Representative MALABY 
of Hancock) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to 
Joint Rule 203.) 
Taxation 
Bill "An Act Regarding Levies Placed on Accounts at Financial Institutions for Unpaid State 
Income Taxes" (H.P. 1155) (L.D. 1669) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford) 
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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An Act To Revise the Grandparents Visitation Act" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1670) (Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1158

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On December 5, 2017, 1 bill was received by the Clerk of the House. 
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing 
Committee on December 5, 2017, as follows: 
Judiciary 
Bill "An Act To Revise the Grandparents Visitation Act" (H.P. 1157) (L.D. 1670) (Sponsored by 
Representative CARDONE of Bangor) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the 
Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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An Act To Allow The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Governor Baxter School for the Deaf To Lease Space to Maine's Protection and Advocacy Agency for Persons with Disabilities" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1756) (Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth) (Cosponsored by Senator: BREEN of Cumberland) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1212
Sponsors: BREEN, STETKIS, CRAIG, GILLWAY, HANLEY, HILLIARD, SUTTON, FREDETTE, JACKSON, PICCHIOTTI

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On December 20, 2017, 3 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, 2017, as follows: 
Education and Cultural Affairs 
Bill "An Act To Allow The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and 
Governor Baxter School for the Deaf To Lease Space to Maine's Protection and Advocacy 
Agency for Persons with Disabilities" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1209) (L.D. 1756) (Sponsored by 
Representative PIERCE of Falmouth) (Cosponsored by Senator: BREEN of Cumberland) 
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.) 
Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development 
Bill "An Act To Protect Maine's Economy by Slowing the Rate at Which the State's Minimum 
Wage Will Increase and Establishing a Training and Youth Wage" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 1210) 
(L.D. 1757) (Sponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan) (Cosponsored by 
Representatives: CRAIG of Brewer, GILLWAY of Searsport, HANLEY of Pittston, HILLIARD 
of Belgrade, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield, SUTTON of Warren) (Submitted by the Department of 
Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
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Taxation 
Bill "An Act To Strengthen Maine Families with Children by Changing the Income Tax Laws" 
(H.P. 1211) (L.D. 1758) (Sponsored by Representative FREDETTE of Newport) (Cosponsored 
by Senator JACKSON of Aroostook and Representative: PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield) (Approved 
for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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An Act To Waive the Fee for Attendance at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for Former Military Police Officers" (H.P. 1159) (L.D. 1672) (Sponsored by Representative GUERIN of Glenburn) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1161

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau 
President of the Senate 
Dear Madam Speaker and Mr. President: 
On December 13, 2017, 2 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 13, 2017, as follows: 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Bill "An Act To Waive the Fee for Attendance at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for 
Former Military Police Officers" (H.P. 1159) (L.D. 1672) (Sponsored by Representative 
GUERIN of Glenburn) (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council 
pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
State and Local Government 
Bill "An Act Authorizing the Deorganization of Codyville Plantation" (H.P. 1160) (L.D. 1673) 
(Sponsored by Representative TURNER of Burlington) (Approved for introduction by a majority 
of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.) 
Sincerely, 
S/Robert B. Hunt 
Clerk of the House 
S/Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
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