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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1233
Sponsors: WARD, ROSEN, CRAIG, LYFORD

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 16, 2018
(4-3)  On motion of Representative STETKIS of Canaan, the following Joint Order:  (H.P. 1233) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by adding Joint Rule 205-A 
to read: 
Rule 205-A.  Limits on number of bills submitted. 
A member of the Senate may submit no more than 10 bills and resolves and a member of the House of 
Representatives may submit no more than 5 bills and resolves for a first regular session.  These limits do 
not apply to a bill or resolve requested by the Governor or a state department, agency or commission; a 
bill or resolve introduced by the chair of a joint standing committee or joint select committee at the 
request of that committee; or a bill or resolve the sole purpose of which is to repeal law. 
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR 
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: 
Recognizing: 
(5-1)  Eric McDonnell, of Augusta, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 603, who has attained the 
high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout.  This is the highest award in Boy Scouting and is given for 
excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.  We extend our 
congratulations to him on this achievement; 
(SLS 662) 
(5-2)  Elaine Albert, of Lewiston, who is retiring as a public school bus driver for the City of 
Lewiston.  Mrs. Albert began driving in 1982 and always provided a warm and safe environment for the 
students.  We congratulate her on this occasion and send her our best wishes; 
(SLS 663) 
In Memory of: 
(5-3)  Eunice E. Quirion DeCesere, of Verona Island and Brewer.  During her working career, she 
held many jobs, her last being with the Consolidated Officer/NCO Club in Bangor.  She will be long 
remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends; 
(HLS 841) 
Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representative CRAIG of Brewer, Representative 
LYFORD of Eddington. 
(5-4)  Yun Kohui Hutchins, of Penobscot.  Mrs. Hutchins will be long remembered and sadly 
missed by her husband of 44 years, John, and by her family and friends; 
(HLS 842) 
Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. 
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1238
Committee: Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding recent rules adopted pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
Sponsors: ACKLEY, CHAPMAN, HIGGINS, SANDERSON

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 23, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet 
Indians, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1238) (Cosponsored by Representatives: 
ACKLEY of Monmouth, CASÁS of Rockport, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, HIGGINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BRENDA COMMANDER ON  
THE COMPLETION OF AN UNPRECEDENTED 5TH TERM OF OFFICE  
AS CHIEF OF THE HOULTON BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS 
WHEREAS, Brenda Commander, duly elected Chief of the federally recognized 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians for 20 years, is the longest-serving Chief of the 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the longest-serving Chief east of the Mississippi 
River; and 
WHEREAS, during her service, Chief Commander has dramatically improved the 
living conditions of her tribe and its members by expanding services related to housing, 
economic development, child welfare and violence against women; and 
WHEREAS, by attracting funding through federal, state and local sources for 
important improvement projects, Chief Commander has inspired Maliseets to rise to the 
challenge of making a prosperous future for generations to come; and 
WHEREAS, Chief Commander has inspired men and women of all ages to follow 
in her footsteps, to seek out opportunities and to assert their ideas and leadership; now, 
therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth 
Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we 
represent, take this opportunity to recognize Brenda Commander as a dedicated leader 
and congratulate her on her service to her tribe, to the community and to the State of 
Maine. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1241) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding recent rules adopted 
pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1234
Sponsors: KATZ, COREY, ESPLING, FREY, GROHMAN, HARLOW, HERBIG, BREEN, VOLK

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 16, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint Resolution:  
(H.P. 1234) (Cosponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec and Representatives: COREY of Windham, 
ESPLING of New Gloucester, FREY of Bangor, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HARLOW of Portland, 
HERBIG of Belfast, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, VOLK of Cumberland) 
JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY IN THE 
YEAR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH 
WHEREAS, January 15, 2018 marks the national and state holiday in honor of Martin Luther 
King, Jr., commemorating his birth on January 15, 1929; and 
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated the furtherance of civil and human rights for 
Americans through nonviolent acts of civil disobedience; and 
WHEREAS, this man of powerful voice and spirit showed this country a dream of "an oasis of 
freedom and justice"; and 
WHEREAS, for his tireless work to ensure equality and justice, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel 
Peace Prize, a high and honorable distinction, in 1964; and 
WHEREAS, his eloquence, his perseverance and his faith moved mountains and brought about 
sweeping changes by appealing to the better instincts and consciences of his fellow human beings; and 
WHEREAS, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation workers strike, 
which lasted from February 11, 1968 to April 16, 1968 and which Dr. King declared to be a major part of 
the Poor People's Campaign, an effort to gain economic justice for poor Americans of diverse 
backgrounds; and 
WHEREAS, during the strike, Dr. King delivered to the strikers his last speech, "I've Been to the 
Mountaintop," calling for unity, economic actions, boycotts and nonviolent protest while challenging the 
United States to live up to its ideals; and 
WHEREAS, the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., which ended so tragically on April 4, 1968, is a 
shining example to Americans and citizens of the world at large of uncompromising dedication to 
democratic values; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature now 
assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to 
acknowledge the extraordinary life and works of this teacher, reformer and humanitarian, Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr., and pause in our deliberations to recognize and commemorate the occasion of his birth. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1249

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, January 25, 2018
(4-2)  On motion of Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1249) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the repeal 
of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph E, which allows 
nonresidents who own at least 25 acres of land in Maine to hunt deer on the Saturday preceding 
the first day of open season on deer. 
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(4-3)  On motion of Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1250) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the 
termination of the authority of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11161, subsection 2, to issue a permit to a person 
allowing that person to use a noise suppression device with a firearm when hunting. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1250

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, January 25, 2018
(4-2)  On motion of Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1249) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the repeal 
of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph E, which allows 
nonresidents who own at least 25 acres of land in Maine to hunt deer on the Saturday preceding 
the first day of open season on deer. 
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(4-3)  On motion of Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1250) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the 
termination of the authority of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11161, subsection 2, to issue a permit to a person 
allowing that person to use a noise suppression device with a firearm when hunting. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1241
Committee: Health and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding recent rules adopted pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act
Sponsors: ACKLEY, CHAPMAN, HIGGINS, SANDERSON

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, January 23, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet 
Indians, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1238) (Cosponsored by Representatives: 
ACKLEY of Monmouth, CASÁS of Rockport, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, HIGGINS of 
Dover-Foxcroft) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BRENDA COMMANDER ON  
THE COMPLETION OF AN UNPRECEDENTED 5TH TERM OF OFFICE  
AS CHIEF OF THE HOULTON BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS 
WHEREAS, Brenda Commander, duly elected Chief of the federally recognized 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians for 20 years, is the longest-serving Chief of the 
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the longest-serving Chief east of the Mississippi 
River; and 
WHEREAS, during her service, Chief Commander has dramatically improved the 
living conditions of her tribe and its members by expanding services related to housing, 
economic development, child welfare and violence against women; and 
WHEREAS, by attracting funding through federal, state and local sources for 
important improvement projects, Chief Commander has inspired Maliseets to rise to the 
challenge of making a prosperous future for generations to come; and 
WHEREAS, Chief Commander has inspired men and women of all ages to follow 
in her footsteps, to seek out opportunities and to assert their ideas and leadership; now, 
therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth 
Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we 
represent, take this opportunity to recognize Brenda Commander as a dedicated leader 
and congratulate her on her service to her tribe, to the community and to the State of 
Maine. 
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(4-2)  On motion of Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea, the following Joint 
Order:  (H.P. 1241) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Health 
and Human Services shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding recent rules adopted 
pursuant to the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1281

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, February 22, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1281) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 22, 2018 AS MULTIPLE 
SCLEROSIS AWARENESS DAY IN MAINE 
WHEREAS, multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease of the central nervous system 
affecting 2,300,000 people worldwide; and 
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater New England Chapter 
reports that in Maine more than 3,000 people are living with multiple sclerosis, that the disease 
generally strikes people between ages 20 to 50 and that the cause and course of the often 
debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis remain unknown with no cure currently existing; and 
WHEREAS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been committed for more than 
years to a world free of multiple sclerosis, and the society raises public knowledge about and 
insight into the disease; and 
WHEREAS, since 1946 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been a driving force 
in multiple sclerosis research, pursuing prevention, treatments and a cure, and has invested more 
than $900,000,000 in groundbreaking research; and 
WHEREAS, funds raised through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society include 
$42,100,000 in funding for 380 research projects at medical centers, universities and other 
institutions throughout the United States and abroad, leading to many breakthroughs in the 
treatment of multiple sclerosis; and 
WHEREAS, stopping the progress of multiple sclerosis, restoring what has been lost and 
ending multiple sclerosis forever is the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and 
one that all should support; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize February 22, 2018 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day, to recognize 
the importance of finding the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis and to express our appreciation 
for the dedication that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater New England Chapter 
has shown towards creating a world free of multiple sclerosis; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis 
Society. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1290
Sponsors: BREEN, MADIGAN, PERRY, POULIOT, RECKITT, TIPPING, WARREN, CHIPMAN, VITELLI

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 6, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1290) (Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: 
MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, POULIOT of Augusta, RECKITT of South 
Portland, TIPPING of Orono, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, 
VITELLI of Sagadahoc) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2018  
AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH 
WHEREAS, social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being 
of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and 
WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead America's struggle for social justice and 
continue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other 
profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social 
problems that plague the State; and 
WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand 
that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and 
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged; and 
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children's rights to a safe environment and a 
good education; and 
WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and 
WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their 
families after their service; and 
WHEREAS, social workers strive to improve access to mental health treatment and 
health care services in order to save lives; and 
WHEREAS, social workers effect change and put the ideals of citizenship into action 
every day through legislative, regulatory and social policy efforts; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize March 2018 as Social Work Month; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the Maine chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1291
Sponsors: VOLK, BLACK, TIMBERLAKE, WADSWORTH

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 6, 2018
(4-2)  On motion of Representative POULIOT of Augusta, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1291) (Cosponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland and Representatives: 
BLACK of Wilton, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WADSWORTH of Hiram) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STATE'S REALTORS 
WHEREAS, the Maine Association of REALTORS® has more than 4,700 members 
actively involved in the business of real estate and it has approximately 500 affiliate members, 
including lenders, appraisers, title companies, building inspectors, surveyors and insurance 
providers; and 
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit association provides each member with an equal voice and 
representation in the real estate profession in the State, serving members in all 16 Maine counties 
and in their communities; and 
WHEREAS, real estate transactions stimulate Maine's economy; the components of these 
transactions include not only the money spent and reinvested in the sale price of a property, but 
all the services and expenditures that occur in relation to a property transaction; and 
WHEREAS, according to national statistics, it is estimated that one job is generated for 
every 2 home sales and that each home sale contributes about $58,500 to the economy; and 
WHEREAS, the residential real estate market in Maine is strong, as evidenced by the 
number of home sales increasing by nearly 2% to 20,663 homes sold in 2017, with a total value 
of $4,990,000,000; and 
WHEREAS, real estate ownership is an investment in the future and one of the best ways 
to build financial security through equity accumulation, and for many in Maine their home 
represents their life savings; and 
WHEREAS, expanding home ownership will strengthen our State and its families and 
communities, enhance our economy and create jobs; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, take this opportunity to recognize the Maine 
Association of REALTORS® and its members for their positive contributions to and the 
significant role they play in the lives of Maine citizens and their communities and to 
acknowledge that their service and dedication to this State are a tribute to those values and 
principles that we all hold dear; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the Maine Association of REALTORS® and its 13 local association 
boards and councils. 
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An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities".
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1298

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 13, 2018
COMMUNICATIONS 
(2-1)  The Following Communication: (H.P. 1298) 
and accompanying initiated bill, item (2-2) 
OFFICE OF THE 
SECRETARY OF STATE 
AUGUSTA, MAINE  04333-0148 
March 5, 2018 
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 Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with 
Disabilities". 
Sincerely, 
S/Matthew Dunlap 
Secretary of State 
_________________________________ 
SECRETARY OF STATE 
I, Matthew Dunlap, Secretary of State, hereby certify that written petitions bearing valid 
signatures of 64,842 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 January 26 and 29, 2018, requesting that 
the Legislature consider an act entitled, " An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors 
and Persons with Disabilities ". 
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. 
HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 13, 2018
I further certify this initiative petition to be valid and attach herewith the text of the legislation 
circulated on the petition's behalf. 
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 fifth day of March in the year two thousand and 
eighteen. 
S/Matthew Dunlap 
Secretary of State 
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(2-2)   The accompanying Bill "An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors 
and Persons with Disabilities" 
(I.B. 3)  (L.D. 1864) 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1323

HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
House Supplement No. 1
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor, the following Joint
 Order:  (H.P. 1323)
            ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on
 Education and Cultural Affairs shall report out, to the House, a bill regarding
 proficiency-based diplomas.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1313
Sponsors: KEIM

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, March 27, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1313) (Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SUNSHINE WEEK, MARCH 11-17, 2018 
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 Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize Sunshine Week during the week of March 11-17, 2018 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 1329
Sponsors: CARSON, DEVIN, HANINGTON, KINNEY, SHEATS, STROM, WINSOR, CARPENTER, DAVIS

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Thursday, March 29, 2018
House Supplement No. 1
ORDERS
            (4-1)  On motion of Representative GROHMAN of Biddeford, the following
 Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 1329) (Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
 Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, HANINGTON of Lincoln, KINNEY of
 Limington, SHEATS of Auburn, STROM of Pittsfield, WINSOR of Norway, Senators:
 CARPENTER of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING VIETNAM VETERANS 
APPRECIATION DAY ON MARCH 29, 2018
            WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was fought in the Republic of South Vietnam
 from 1961 to 1975 and the United States Armed Forces became involved in Vietnam to
 provide direct military support for the Republic of South Vietnam to defend itself
 against the growing communist threat from North Vietnam; and
            WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs,
 8,744,000 military personnel served on active duty during the Vietnam War and
 2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam between January 1,
 1965 and March 28, 1973; and
            WHEREAS, on March 29, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the
 withdrawal of combat units and combat support units from South Vietnam; and
            WHEREAS, the State of Maine has 343 names etched on the black granite wall
 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the Nation's capital, and 11 of our soldiers are still
 missing in Southeast Asia; and
            WHEREAS, March 30th of each year is Vietnam War Remembrance Day in
 Maine, in honor of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States
 Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War; and
            WHEREAS, as with veterans returning from today's battlefields, those who
 served in Vietnam came home with both physical and unseen injuries of war, and many
 of those unseen injuries went undiagnosed and were not as well initially understood by
 the medical community and citizenry as they are now; and
            WHEREAS, we must continue to honor the millions of men and women who
 served with valor during the Vietnam War, including those who suffered unseen
 injuries; and
            WHEREAS, Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day specifically honors the
 7,200,000 living Vietnam War veterans and the 9,000,000 family members of those
 veterans; now, therefore, be it
            RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth
 Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we
 represent, take this opportunity to join in the observance of Vietnam Veterans
 Appreciation Day in order to honor the contributions of living veterans who served in
 the United States Armed Forces in Vietnam; and be it further
            RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the
 Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Department of Defense, Veterans and
 Emergency Management.
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1324
Sponsors: LIBBY, BICKFORD, BROOKS, DUCHESNE, FAY, FULLER, GOLDEN, MONAGHAN, MASON

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, March 29, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative SHEATS of Auburn, the following Joint Resolution:  
(H.P. 1324) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: 
BICKFORD of Auburn, BROOKS of Lewiston, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FAY of Raymond, 
FULLER of Lewiston, GOLDEN of Lewiston, MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth, Senator: 
MASON of Androscoggin) 
JOINT RESOLUTION, RECOGNIZING 2018 AS THE YEAR OF THE BIRD AND THE 
CENTENNIAL OF THE FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT 
WHEREAS, 2018 has been designated the Year of the Bird by National Geographic, the 
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audubon Society and more than 100 other 
organizations; and 
WHEREAS, the Year of the Bird marks the centennial of the federal Migratory Bird 
Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird protection law ever passed; and 
WHEREAS, migrant bird species play an important economic role in our State, 
controlling insect pests and generating millions in recreational dollars statewide; and 
WHEREAS, the Stanton Bird Club of the Lewiston-Auburn area has been devoted to 
stimulating an interest in birds, maintaining Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, a 450-acre sanctuary in 
Lewiston, and inculcating a love of nature and science through its outreach to school children 
and adults alike; and 
WHEREAS, the Auburn Public Library has been a resource for the City of Auburn and 
the surrounding communities for over 125 years with a mission of engaging, enlightening and 
enriching the community; and 
WHEREAS, the Auburn Public Library in partnership with the Stanton Bird Club is 
celebrating the Year of the Bird with programs designed to focus public awareness on the 
importance of migratory bird conservation and habitat protection as well as on the need to take 
steps to mitigate environmental threats along migratory bird routes and to their summer and 
winter homes; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize 2018 as the Year of the Bird and the centennial of the federal Migratory 
Bird Treaty Act; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the Stanton Bird Club and the Auburn Public Library. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1334
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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, April 4, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1334) (Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and activist who was the 
most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1968; and 
WHEREAS, Dr. King advocated the furtherance of civil and human rights for Americans 
through nonviolent acts of civil disobedience, including the Montgomery bus boycott, the 1963 
March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, and the Selma 
to Montgomery marches; and 
WHEREAS, for his tireless work to ensure equality and justice, Dr. King in October 
1964 received the Nobel Peace Prize, a high and honorable distinction; and 
WHEREAS, his eloquence, his perseverance and his faith moved the Nation and brought 
about sweeping changes by appealing to the better instincts and consciences of his fellow human 
beings; and 
WHEREAS, in 1968, Dr. King was planning a national effort, called the Poor People's 
Campaign, to gain economic justice for impoverished people in the United States; and 
WHEREAS, Dr. King was in Memphis, Tennessee in April 1968 to support sanitary 
public works employees who had been on strike for higher wages and better treatment, and on 
April 3, 1968 delivered his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address, calling for unity, economic 
actions, boycotts and nonviolent protest while challenging the United States to live up to its 
ideals; and 
WHEREAS, Dr. King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis on April 4, 
1968, an event in which the Nation lost its greatest peacemaker; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, pause in our 
deliberations to recognize the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. and the importance of perpetuating his living legacy of nonviolence, peaceful protest and 
equality of rights for all. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1340
Committee: Transportation shall report out, to the House, legislation directing the Department of Transportation to erect signs for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, April 10, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative STANLEY of Medway, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1340) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation 
shall report out, to the House, legislation directing the Department of Transportation to erect 
signs for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1345
Sponsors: DAVIS, ACKLEY, BLACK, HIGGINS, MARTIN, O'NEIL, SKOLFIELD, DILL, SAVIELLO

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, April 12, 2018
(4-3)  On motion of Representative DUNPHY of Old Town, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1345) (Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: 
ACKLEY of Monmouth, BLACK of Wilton, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MARTIN of 
Sinclair, O'NEIL of Saco, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, SAVIELLO of 
Franklin) 
JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MULTIFACETED  
AGRICULTURE OF MAINE 
WHEREAS, recent statistics show that farming in Maine has grown, that Maine 
continues to lead the New England states with 8,174 farms and that the value of Maine's crops 
and livestock has grown 24% since the last census of agriculture; and  
WHEREAS, Maine's agricultural enterprises provide more than $764,000,000 through 
the sale of farm products and contribute more than $2,000,000,000 annually to the State's 
economy, and Maine agricultural products are increasingly available locally in farmers' markets, 
schools and institutions; and 
WHEREAS, Maine farmers are the stewards of 1,450,000 acres of land, a vital resource 
in maintaining Maine's rural economy; and 
WHEREAS, Maine is first in the world in the production of wild blueberries, a world 
leader in the production of brown eggs, first in New England in the production of food, first in 
New England in the value of aquaculture sales, second in New England in milk and livestock 
production, third in the Nation in the production of maple syrup and eighth in the Nation in the 
production of fall potatoes, is the fastest-growing artisanal cheese-producing state in the Nation 
and is the only state involved in the commercial production of fiddleheads; and 
WHEREAS, agriculture has always been a part of Maine's prosperity, maintaining much 
of Maine's scenic open space, providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the 
character of Maine's rural communities; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, pause in our deliberations to recognize Maine's 
agricultural community and its contribution to the betterment of our State, to pledge our support 
and encouragement and to urge the youth of Maine to pursue the growing opportunities for 
careers in today's technologically advanced agriculture industry; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That a suitable copy of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary 
of State, be transmitted to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, as a 
token of the esteem in which those in this vital field are held. 
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An Act To Allow Adults To Purchase Tobacco Products (H.P. 1344) (L.D. 1906)
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1342
Committee: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sponsors: SAVIELLO

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Thursday, April 12, 2018
PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE 
(3-1)  Bill "An Act To Allow Adults To Purchase Tobacco Products" 
(H.P. 1344)  (L.D. 1906) 
Sponsored by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea.  (GOVERNOR'S BILL) 
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed. 
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ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative RILEY of Jay, the following Joint Resolution:  (H.P. 
1342) (Cosponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 16, 2018 AS DESTROYER ESCORT DAY 
WHEREAS, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War called 
upon thousands of America's youth to join in the fight by land, sea and air to restore freedom and 
peace throughout the world; and 
WHEREAS, the Destroyer Escort was designed for use in World War II as an anti-
submarine vessel to provide a lifeline for Allied forces by protecting convoys from the U-Boat 
menace in the Atlantic and was used extensively in surface-to-surface combat, shelling shores for 
invasions and many other assignments; and 
WHEREAS, in recognition of the lives lost in these endeavors, and in commendation of 
the bravery and valor of the sailors of the Destroyer Escorts, the Destroyer Escort Association 
will host a special ceremony in Lewiston to honor the sailors of the Destroyer Escorts of World 
War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War with special tribute paid to those 
who lost their lives with their ships; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize June 16, 2018 as Destroyer Escort Day throughout the State of Maine in 
commemoration of the valiant sailors who risked and often gave their lives for peace and 
freedom worldwide. 
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Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1347

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Tuesday, April 17, 2018
ORDERS 
(4-1)  On motion of Representative POULIOT of Augusta, the following Joint 
Resolution:  (H.P. 1347) 
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2018 AS FOSTERING FINANCIAL 
EDUCATION MONTH 
WHEREAS, financial education is essential to ensuring that students, young adults and 
families are prepared to effectively budget, manage, save and invest money; and 
WHEREAS, the Maine Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is celebrating 
years of demonstrated leadership in supporting financial education learning opportunities and 
outreach for students and educators through free training, classroom resources and innovative 
programs; and 
WHEREAS, the Maine Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is a past 
recipient of the prestigious State Coalition of the Year Award from the national Jump$tart 
Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy for its initiatives and efforts in advancing, and support 
of, personal financial education in Maine; and 
WHEREAS, the 9th annual Fostering Financial Education in Maine Schools Conference, 
to be held May 11, 2018, provides training to Maine educators, including free resources and best 
practices for implementation of Maine's learning standards for personal finance, ensuring that all 
kindergarten to grade 12 students and young adults have the knowledge and skills needed to 
achieve financial stability; and 
WHEREAS, the conference has trained over 1,000 teachers and community educators 
during the past 8 years and strengthened financial literacy instruction for students and young 
adults in every region of the State; and 
WHEREAS, the conference and other related events and programs are a collaboration 
among business, government, nonprofit and financial education organizations, including the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Securities; the Finance Authority 
of Maine; the Maine Credit Union League; Jobs for Maine's Graduates; and numerous other 
partners and supporters; and 
WHEREAS, it is important to raise awareness about the conference and highlight the 
value of supporting Maine youth in becoming financially capable adults in order to fulfill their 
dreams and aspirations; now, therefore, be it 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this 
opportunity to recognize April 2018 as Fostering Financial Education Month and urge all 
citizens and educators to participate in providing and facilitating opportunities to better educate 
students so they can become financially capable and successful adults. 
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Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To Examine Agricultural Issues," S.P. 646, L.D. 1747, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled from the Governor's desk to the House.
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 1351

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HOUSE ADVANCE JOURNAL AND CALENDAR - Wednesday, April 18, 2018
(4-3)  On motion of Representative TIMBERLAKE of Turner, the following Joint Order:  
(H.P. 1351) 
ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that Bill, "Resolve, To Establish a Task Force To 
Examine Agricultural Issues," S.P. 646, L.D. 1747, and all its accompanying papers, be recalled 
from the Governor's desk to the House. 
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