Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0156
Sponsors: HARLOW, DION, COLLINGS, FARNSWORTH, JORGENSEN, MOONEN, SANBORN, SYLVESTER, TALBOT ROSS

One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Legislature 
Advance Journal and Calendar 
12th Legislative Day 
In Senate Chamber, Tuesday, February 7, 2017. 
Senate called to Order by President Michael D. Thibodeau of Waldo County. 
Prayer by Pastor Jordan Shaw, Trinity United Methodist Church in Farmington. 
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Justin M. Chenette of York County. 
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, February 2, 2017. 
Doctor of the day, John P. Herzog, D.O . 
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Michael D. Thibodeau 
Senate President 
http://legislature.maine.gov/senate
Heather J.R. Priest 
Secretary of the Senate 
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 
Joint Resolutions 
(4-7)  On motion by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland (Cosponsored by Representative 
HARLOW of Portland and Senator: DION of Cumberland, Representatives: COLLINGS of 
Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, JORGENSEN of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, 
SANBORN of Portland, SYLVESTER of Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland), the following 
Joint Resolution: 
S.P. 156 
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 
TWO THOUSAND AND SEVENTEEN 
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JOINT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING PORTLAND 
PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 150TH 
ANNIVERSARY 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library is a vital civic and cultural center for the City of 
Portland and for the State, fostering learning and engagement for all; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library is committed to "Building a City of Readers" for all the 
joy, learning and wisdom that reading provides; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library improves the creative, economic, educational and 
technological health of the region through its collections, programs, outreach and partnerships 
throughout the community; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library is the most visited cultural institution in the State and 
provides open access and support to 675,000 visitors annually, who make use of its services and 
its collection of more than 300,000 books, audiobooks, recordings, movies, archives and digital 
resources; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library serves as the Area Reference and Research Center for 
the Maine State Library, offering free library services to residents of York County, Cumberland 
County and assigned areas in Oxford County as well as providing services and support for the 
libraries in these communities; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library is a leader in collaborative library service initiatives 
statewide, particularly Maine InfoNet and its shared systems, and in national initiatives that 
connect patrons in the State to the collections of the world's great libraries; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library is a key partner within the City of Portland and 
statewide in the preservation of local history and promotion of the community's cultural vitality; 
and 
WHEREAS, incorporated on January 22, 1867, following the Portland fire of 1866, Portland 
Public Library was described shortly thereafter by Mayor Charles J. Chapman as "so veritable a 
home of true democracy ... an atmosphere of philosophy, knowledge, and fancy"; and 
WHEREAS, Portland Public Library was founded on the principles of civil and civic 
engagement and of free access for persons from all walks of life, which continue to today; now, 
therefore, be it 
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Legislature 
now assembled in the First Regular Session, honor Portland Public Library on the occasion of its 
150th anniversary and recognize the library for its sustained and transformative impact on the 
City of Portland and communities throughout the State; and be it further 
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of 
State, be transmitted to Portland Public Library. 
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Joint Resolutions in Memoriam: 
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of: 
(4-8)  the Honorable Paulette G. Beaudoin, of Biddeford, who represented House District No. 
from the 123rd Legislature to the 126th Legislature.  Representative Beaudoin was born in 
Biddeford and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1951.  In her legislative career, she was 
most proud of her work on prescription drugs for the elderly and on ensuring the Maine State 
Police were effectively equipped.  She also worked on legislation to ban texting while driving.  
She was a member of the Red Hats and the Daughters of Isabella.  Representative Beaudoin will 
be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends, by her colleagues at the 
Legislature and in State Government and by all those whose lives she touched; 
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Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York. 
Cosponsored by Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, BRAKEY of Androscoggin, BREEN of 
Cumberland, CARPENTER of Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, CHENETTE of York, 
CHIPMAN of Cumberland, COLLINS of York, CUSHING of Penobscot, CYRWAY of 
Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DILL of Penobscot, DION of 
Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, GRATWICK of Penobscot, HAMPER of Oxford, HILL of York, 
JACKSON of Aroostook, KATZ of Kennebec, KEIM of Oxford, LANGLEY of Hancock, 
LIBBY of Androscoggin, MAKER of Washington, MASON of Androscoggin, MILLETT of 
Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, ROSEN of Hancock, SAVIELLO of Franklin, President 
THIBODEAU of Waldo, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, VOLK of Cumberland, WHITTEMORE of 
Somerset, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, 
AUSTIN of Skowhegan, AUSTIN of Gray, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BAILEY of Saco, 
BATES of Westbrook, BATTLE of South Portland, BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet 
Indians, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BERRY of Bowdoinham, BICKFORD of Auburn, 
BLACK of Wilton, BLUME of York, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, BROOKS of Lewiston, 
BRYANT of Windham, CAMPBELL of Orrington, CARDONE of Bangor, CASÁS of 
Rockport, CEBRA of Naples, CHACE of Durham, CHAPMAN of Brooksville, COLLINGS of 
Portland, COOPER of Yarmouth, COREY of Windham, CRAIG of Brewer, DANA of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DeCHANT of Bath, DENNO of 
Cumberland, DEVIN of Newcastle, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DOORE of Augusta, 
DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUNPHY of Old Town, ESPLING of New Gloucester, 
FARNSWORTH of Portland, FARRIN of Norridgewock, FAY of Raymond, FECTEAU of 
Biddeford, FOLEY of Wells, FREDETTE of Newport, FREY of Bangor, FULLER of Lewiston,