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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives 4th Legislative Day Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Honorable Sarah Pebworth, Blue Hill.
National Anthem by Ange Pitteroff, Randolph.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, March 11, 2021. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Facilitate Fair Ballot Representation for All Candidates By Allowing a Candidate's Nickname To Appear on the Ballot" (H.P. 75) (L.D. 109)
Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-38) in the House on March 11, 2021.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Continue the Green Power Electricity Offer" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 218) (L.D. 314)
PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-40) in the House on March 11, 2021.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-26) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.P. 883)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 18, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 18, 2021, 79 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 March 18, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act Regarding the Application of Certain Pesticides for Nonagricultural Use" (H.P. 836) (L.D. 1158) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Membership Requirements of the Board of Pesticides Control" (H.P. 837) (L.D. 1159) (Sponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono) (Cosponsored by Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, O'NEIL of Saco, SACHS of Freeport, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Use of 'No-knock' Warrants" (H.P. 805) (L.D. 1127) (Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LOOKNER of Portland, OSHER of Orono, SUPICA of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell)
Bill "An Act Relating to Personnel Working in Public Safety" (H.P. 806) (L.D. 1128) (Sponsored by Representative COREY of Windham) (Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, FAY of Raymond, NEWMAN of Belgrade, PICKETT of Dixfield, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Ensure the Right to Self-defense Exists outside the Home by Removing the Requirement To Retreat" (H.P. 816) (L.D. 1138) (Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris)
Bill "An Act To Improve the Safety of Prisoners and Jail Staff by Limiting Work Hours of Jail Employees" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 832) (L.D. 1154) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland)
Bill "An Act Regarding Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Correctional Facility" (H.P. 848) (L.D. 1170) (Sponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth) (Cosponsored by Representatives: NEWMAN of Belgrade, PICKETT of Dixfield, RUDNICKI of Fairfield)
Bill "An Act To Curtail No-knock Warrants" (H.P. 849) (L.D. 1171) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, Senators: MAXMIN of Lincoln, POULIOT of Kennebec)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Excessive Telephone, Video and Commissary Charges in Maine Jails and Prisons" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 853) (L.D. 1175) (Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative: TUCKER of Brunswick)
Bill "An Act To Restrict Maine Law Enforcement Participation in Federal Firearm Confiscation or Buy-back Programs without Legislative Approval" (H.P. 857) (L.D. 1179) (Sponsored by Representative COREY of Windham) (Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CONNOR of Lewiston, COSTAIN of Plymouth, LANDRY of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'CONNOR of Berwick, PICKETT of Dixfield)
Bill "An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission" (H.P. 870) (L.D. 1192) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Provide Exemptions from Certain Teacher Certification Examination Requirements" (H.P. 827) (L.D. 1149) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, ROCHE of Wells, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEARNS of Guilford, Senator: RAFFERTY of York)
Resolve, To Require Maine Postsecondary Educational Institutions To Review the Level of Student Debt and Develop Plans To Limit Student Debt (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1152) (Sponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Improve Teacher Certification during Staffing Shortages" (H.P. 847) (L.D. 1169) (Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred)
Bill "An Act To Delay State-mandated Teacher and Principal Evaluation" (H.P. 850) (L.D. 1172) (Sponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield) (Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, HALL of Wilton, HARNETT of Gardiner, HEPLER of Woolwich, MARTIN of Sinclair, MELARAGNO of Auburn, PIERCE of Falmouth, TUCKER of Brunswick)
Bill "An Act To Require a Course Regarding the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine To Be Taught to High School Seniors" (H.P. 864) (L.D. 1186) (Sponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples) (Cosponsored by Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, JOHANSEN of Monticello, O'CONNOR of Berwick, ORDWAY of Standish, WADSWORTH of Hiram)
Bill "An Act To Include Librarians and Career and Technical Education Teachers in the Minimum $40,000 Salary Initiative" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 866) (L.D. 1188) (Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth) (Cosponsored by Representatives: GEIGER of Rockland, OSHER of Orono, SALISBURY of Westbrook)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Teacher Certification Statutes" (H.P. 867) (L.D. 1189) (Sponsored by Representative BRENNAN of Portland)
Bill "An Act Authorizing an Increase to the Maximum Annual Fund Balance for Public School Districts" (H.P. 876) (L.D. 1198) (Sponsored by Representative CARLOW of Buxton) (Cosponsored by Representative: BAILEY of Gorham)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Establish a Public Registry for Automated Telephone Calls and So-called Robocalls" (H.P. 808) (L.D. 1130) (Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco)
Bill "An Act To Support the Provision of Universal, Affordable Broadband Internet" (H.P. 868) (L.D. 1190) (Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham)
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Time-of-use Rates (H.P. 869) (L.D. 1191) (Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland)
Bill "An Act To Establish a Wood-fired Combined Heat and Power Program" (H.P. 880) (L.D. 1202) (Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, ZEIGLER of Montville)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act Concerning Marina-based Restaurants in the Shoreland Zone" (H.P. 839) (L.D. 1161) (Sponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Pollution by Prohibiting Metallic Mineral Mining" (H.P. 841) (L.D. 1163) (Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco) (Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln and Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, Senators: BAILEY of York, MIRAMANT of Knox)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act Regarding Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services and Increasing Reimbursement Rates for Those Services" (H.P. 813) (L.D. 1135) (Sponsored by Representative STOVER of Boothbay)
Bill "An Act To Authorize and Regulate Visitation of Essential Caregivers at Long-term Care Facilities" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 817) (L.D. 1139) (Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FAY of Raymond, HASENFUS of Readfield, MORALES of South Portland, PERRY of Calais, WARREN of Hallowell, WHITE of Waterville)
Resolve, To Enhance Access to Medication Management for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 825) (L.D. 1147) (Sponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, MEYER of Eliot, STOVER of Boothbay, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Resolve, To Increase Broadband Access in Private Nonmedical Institutions (H.P. 826) (L.D. 1148) (Sponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act To Ensure MaineCare Reimbursement Rates for Home and Community-based Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Are Adjusted in Accordance with Increases in State and Municipal Minimum Wage" (H.P. 835) (L.D. 1157) (Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn) (Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Resolve, To Develop a Plan To Treat in Maine Those Children with Behavioral Health Needs Currently Treated Outside the State (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 851) (L.D. 1173) (Sponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach) (Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay)
Bill "An Act To Increase Access to Intranasal Naloxone Hydrochloride for Syringe Services Programs" (H.P. 855) (L.D. 1177) (Sponsored by Representative McDONALD of Stonington) (Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Resolve, To Require Continued MaineCare Reimbursement to Nursing Facilities for Bed Hold Days during Hospitalizations and Therapeutic Leaves of Absence (H.P. 875) (L.D. 1197) (Sponsored by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Amend the Service Contracts Act To Include Motor Vehicle Theft Protection Programs and Warranties" (H.P. 819) (L.D. 1141) (Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner)
An Act To Eliminate Insurance Rating Based on Age, Geographic Location or Smoking History and To Reduce Rate Variability Due to Group Size (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1150) (Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, CRAVEN of Lewiston, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senators: BRENNER of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Lower Out-of-pocket Prescription Medicine Costs by Requiring Health Insurers To Offer Plans with No Deductibles" (H.P. 829) (L.D. 1151) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Improve Fairness in Auto Insurance Claims" (H.P. 854) (L.D. 1176) (Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Health Care Worker Shortages" (H.P. 872) (L.D. 1194) (Sponsored by Representative LIBBY of Auburn) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, GEIGER of Rockland, PERRY of Calais, WHITE of Waterville, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act Regarding Targets for Health Plan Investments in Primary Care and Behavioral Health" (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1196) (Sponsored by Representative ZAGER of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MEYER of Eliot, TEPLER of Topsham, Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, MOORE of Washington, SANBORN of Cumberland)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Restrict Combustion Engines on Webber Pond in Bremen" (H.P. 831) (L.D. 1153) (Sponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle) (BY REQUEST)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Allow Reciprocity for Licensed Workers from Out of State" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 809) (L.D. 1131) (Sponsored by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act To License Operators of Personnel Hoists" (H.P. 846) (L.D. 1168) (Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, CUDDY of Winterport)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code Regarding Certain Conditions of Release and the Maine Criminal Code Regarding Warrantless Arrests" (H.P. 812) (L.D. 1134) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Protect Tenants from Unnecessary Evictions" (H.P. 821) (L.D. 1143) (Sponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, KESSLER of South Portland, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Advance Health Care Directives" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 822) (L.D. 1144) (Sponsored by Representative ROEDER of Bangor)
Bill "An Act To Reduce the Burden on Courts and Promote the Resolution of Civil Cases" (H.P. 838) (L.D. 1160) (Sponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: BAILEY of York, MIRAMANT of Knox, SANBORN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Housing Based on a Person's Participation in a Rental Assistance Program" (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1180) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: COPELAND of Saco, MORALES of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act To Bring Gender Parity to Corporate Boards" (H.P. 878) (L.D. 1200) (Sponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act Relating to Fair Chance in Employment" (H.P. 845) (L.D. 1167) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Engage Stakeholders in an Examination of Fair Chance Housing Policy Options (H.P. 879) (L.D. 1201) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act To Protect Maine's Ocean Waters and Support Regulatory Oversight and the Long-term Health of the Aquaculture Industry" (H.P. 824) (L.D. 1146) (Sponsored by Representative ALLEY of Beals) (Cosponsored by Representative: WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook)
Bill "An Act To Allow Commercial Lobster License Holders To Possess a Marine Harvesting Demonstration License" (H.P. 860) (L.D. 1182) (Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Limit the Governor's Emergency Powers by Requiring a Two-thirds Vote of the Legislature To Continue an Emergency after 90 Days" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 815) (L.D. 1137) (Sponsored by Representative LEMELIN of Chelsea)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Unequal Restriction of Essential Businesses during a State of Civil Emergency" (H.P. 820) (L.D. 1142) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DRINKWATER of Milford, JAVNER of Chester, POIRIER of Skowhegan, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, POULIOT of Kennebec)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Amending the Pardon Powers of the Governor (H.P. 865) (L.D. 1187) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Bill "An Act To Require Education and Training Regarding Media Literacy for Legislators and Legislative Staff" (H.P. 877) (L.D. 1199) (Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland)
Taxation
Bill "An Act Relating to the Valuation of Retail Sales Facilities" (H.P. 807) (L.D. 1129) (Sponsored by Representative MATLACK of St. George) (Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representative: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth)
Bill "An Act To Encourage the Renovation of Available Housing Stock" (H.P. 810) (L.D. 1132) (Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland)
Bill "An Act To Promote Fairness in Income Tax Rates by Making Them More Progressive" (H.P. 814) (L.D. 1136) (Sponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MORALES of South Portland, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill)
Bill "An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices" (H.P. 818) (L.D. 1140) (Sponsored by Representative COREY of Windham)
Bill "An Act To Eliminate the State Income Tax on Maine Public Employees Retirement System Pensions" (H.P. 823) (L.D. 1145) (Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, DUNPHY of Old Town, ROEDER of Bangor, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: RAFFERTY of York)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Errors in Employment Tax Increment Financing Benefits" (H.P. 834) (L.D. 1156) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Dedicate a Percentage of the Sales and Use Tax on Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts to the Highway Fund" (H.P. 840) (L.D. 1162) (Sponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples) (Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Greene, ORDWAY of Standish, PARRY of Arundel, PERKINS of Oakland, WHITE of Mars Hill)
Bill "An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans by 50 Percent" (H.P. 844) (L.D. 1166) (Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, CUDDY of Winterport, DOORE of Augusta, DOUDERA of Camden, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, ZEIGLER of Montville)
Bill "An Act To Allow Municipalities To Send Separate Tax Bills for Municipal, County and School Taxes" (H.P. 852) (L.D. 1174) (Sponsored by Representative ORDWAY of Standish)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Property Taxes on the Primary Residence of Veterans Who Are 100 Percent Disabled Due to Service-connected Disabilities" (H.P. 859) (L.D. 1181) (Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram)
Bill "An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions" (H.P. 862) (L.D. 1184) (Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram)
Bill "An Act To Distribute Tax Revenue To Offset Costs Incurred by Adult Use Marijuana Host Municipalities" (H.P. 863) (L.D. 1185) (Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor)
Bill "An Act To Exempt Certain Disabled Veterans from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax" (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1193) (Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston) (Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOORE of Augusta, FAY of Raymond, O'NEIL of Saco, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Increase Funding to Qualifying Municipalities by Sharing Adult Use Marijuana Sales and Excise Tax Revenue" (H.P. 873) (L.D. 1195) (Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick) (Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: JOHANSEN of Monticello, MEYER of Eliot, WARREN of Hallowell)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Application of the Excise Tax on Noncommercial Watercraft Temporarily in the State" (H.P. 881) (L.D. 1203) (Sponsored by Representative FAY of Raymond)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Amend the Transportation Laws" (H.P. 811) (L.D. 1133) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair) (Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Establish a License Plate in Support of Multiple Sclerosis Programs" (H.P. 861) (L.D. 1183) (Sponsored by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Define 'Leadership Political Action Committee'" (H.P. 803) (L.D. 1125) (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 1009.)
Bill "An Act To Update the Voter Registration Process" (H.P. 804) (L.D. 1126) (Sponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth) (Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MORIARTY of Cumberland, WOOD of Portland, Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Bill "An Act To Require Election Transparency and Audits" (H.P. 833) (L.D. 1155) (Sponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth) (Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, COREY of Windham, FECTEAU of Augusta, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, WARREN of Scarborough, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act To Expand the Application Period for Absentee Ballot Requests and Allow Early Processing of Absentee Ballots" (H.P. 842) (L.D. 1164) (Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Gorham) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CRAFTS of Newcastle, GERE of Kennebunkport, HASENFUS of Readfield, LOOKNER of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, OSHER of Orono, SHEEHAN of Biddeford)
Bill "An Act To Provide Secured Drop Boxes for Absentee Ballots" (H.P. 843) (L.D. 1165) (Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Gorham) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RIELLY of Westbrook, SUPICA of Bangor, TUTTLE of Sanford)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Prohibit the Consideration of a People's Veto at a Presidential Primary (H.P. 856) (L.D. 1178) (Sponsored by Representative COREY of Windham) (Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, LIBBY of Auburn, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LUCHINI of Hancock, ROSEN of Hancock)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.P. 906)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 22, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 22, 2021, 22 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 March 22, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, To Create the Study Group To Research Balancing Development and Conservation in Maine's Coastal Waters and Submerged Lands (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 886) (L.D. 1211) (Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor) (Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Scarborough, Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Resolve, To Facilitate the Modernization and Streamlining of the Utility Pole Attachment Process (H.P. 894) (L.D. 1219) (Sponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Allow Lemonade Stands and Other Food and Nonalcoholic Beverage Sales by Minors" (H.P. 905) (L.D. 1234) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Allow Sunday Hunting North of U.S. Route 2 from the New Hampshire Border to Bangor, North of Route 9 from Bangor to the Canadian Border and within That Portion of the White Mountain National Forest inside the State" (H.P. 887) (L.D. 1212) (Sponsored by Representative ORDWAY of Standish)
Bill "An Act To Provide the Option of Online or Telephonic Tagging of Harvested Big Game Animals" (H.P. 888) (L.D. 1213) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Require Vehicle Safety within the Funeral Industry" (H.P. 889) (L.D. 1214) (Sponsored by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield)
Bill "An Act To Require the Acceptance of Cash for In-person Retail Transactions" (H.P. 892) (L.D. 1217) (Sponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford) (BY REQUEST)
Bill "An Act To Clarify Services Provided by Barbers and Master Barbers" (H.P. 903) (L.D. 1232) (Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook) (Cosponsored by Representative: RIELLY of Westbrook)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Remove Barriers to Employment by Sealing the Records of Persons Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Crimes" (H.P. 885) (L.D. 1210) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, MORALES of South Portland, PICKETT of Dixfield, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec)
Resolve, To Require the Attorney General To Provide an Update on Maine's Implementation of the Federal Law Called 'Savanna's Act' (H.P. 893) (L.D. 1218) (Sponsored by Representative NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe)
Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions" (H.P. 896) (L.D. 1221) (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.)
Resolve, Directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations To Examine Restorative Justice (H.P. 897) (L.D. 1226) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Require Certain Medical Providers To Administer Ultrasounds and Provide Information to Certain Pregnant Patients" (H.P. 900) (L.D. 1229) (Sponsored by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, DUCHARME of Madison, KINNEY of Knox, O'CONNOR of Berwick)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act Concerning Climate and Community Investment Projects" (H.P. 902) (L.D. 1231) (Sponsored by Representative CUDDY of Winterport) (Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act To Determine How Many Employees of Large Companies in Maine Receive Public Benefits" (H.P. 904) (L.D. 1233) (Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland)
State and Local Government
Resolve, To Require the State Auditor To Report on Corrective Actions Regarding the Administration of Federal Grants (H.P. 890) (L.D. 1215) (Sponsored by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison)
Bill "An Act To Require a Two-thirds Vote of the Legislature Every 2 Weeks To Maintain a State of Emergency Declared by the Governor" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 895) (L.D. 1220) (Sponsored by Representative ANDREWS of Paris)
Bill "An Act To Promote Transparency and Public Safety When Public Servants Request Towing Services" (H.P. 899) (L.D. 1228) (Sponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham) (Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and Representatives: PERKINS of Oakland, WHITE of Waterville)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2021-22" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 884) (L.D. 1209) (Submitted by the administrator of the unorganized territory pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1604.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the State Tax Laws" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 891) (L.D. 1216) (Sponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham) (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Provide Equity in the State Income Tax Deduction for Certain Public Employees Retirement System Pensions" (H.P. 898) (L.D. 1227) (Sponsored by Representative DODGE of Belfast) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Enhance Traffic Safety with Regard to the Operation of Bicycles on Public Ways" (H.P. 901) (L.D. 1230) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
_________________________________
(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.P. 913)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 23, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 23, 2021, 6 bills were received by the Clerk of the House.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 23, 2021, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Ensure the Provision of Adequate Personal Protective Equipment to Firefighters Who Are Women" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 911) (L.D. 1245) (Sponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Establish More Transparency, Due Process, Education and Understanding between the Department of Health and Human Services and Certain Maine Businesses" (H.P. 907) (L.D. 1241) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Representative: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, Senators: KEIM of Oxford, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Extend Electronic Proof of Registration to All-terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles and Watercraft" (H.P. 910) (L.D. 1244) (Sponsored by Representative LANDRY of Farmington) (Cosponsored by Representative: THERIAULT of China)
Labor and Housing
Resolve, To Study Best Practices and Different Area Needs for Development of Affordable Homes and Expanding Home Ownership in Maine Communities (H.P. 912) (L.D. 1246) (Sponsored by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BAILEY of Gorham, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GEIGER of Rockland, MORALES of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, SACHS of Freeport, SYLVESTER of Portland)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Exempt from Taxation Out-of-state Pensions" (H.P. 909) (L.D. 1243) (Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, MASON of Lisbon, Senator: WOODSOME of York)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Ensure Appropriate Oversight of Maine's Medical Marijuana Program" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 908) (L.D. 1242) (Sponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor) (Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, FARRIN of Somerset, HICKMAN of Kennebec, MOORE of Washington, POULIOT of Kennebec)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.P. 924)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 24, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 24, 2021, 14 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 March 24, 2021, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Officers with Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Clearance To Carry a Concealed Weapon" (H.P. 916) (L.D. 1250) (Sponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner) (Cosponsored by Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, STETKIS of Canaan)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Limit the Cost of a 4-year Degree Offered in this State and Implement Provisions Designed To Reduce Student Debt" (H.P. 914) (L.D. 1248) (Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, EVANGELOS of Friendship, FECTEAU of Augusta, PLUECKER of Warren, Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act To Add a Faculty Member and Nonfaculty Staff Member to the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System" (H.P. 919) (L.D. 1253) (Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth) (Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: OSHER of Orono, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, VITELLI of Sagadahoc)
Bill "An Act To Restore a School District's Ability To Authorize New Types of Schools and Programs" (H.P. 926) (L.D. 1259) (Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred) (Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, FECTEAU of Augusta, MASON of Lisbon, STEARNS of Guilford)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Improve Family Day Care Providers by Increasing the Number of Children Allowed To Be Cared For without Obtaining Certification" (H.P. 918) (L.D. 1252) (Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred) (Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, DOLLOFF of Milton Township, GRIFFIN of Levant, JAVNER of Chester)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group Convened by the Emergency Medical Services' Board Related to Reimbursement Rates for Ambulance Services by Health Insurance Carriers and To Improve Participation of Ambulance Service Providers in Carrier Networks" (H.P. 925) (L.D. 1258) (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services pursuant to Public Law 2019, chapter 668, section 5.)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act Shielding Fire Departments That Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors from Liability" (H.P. 920) (L.D. 1254) (Sponsored by Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill) (Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, MADIGAN of Waterville, McDONALD of Stonington, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: BAILEY of York, CARNEY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Evictions until 90 Days after the End of the Governor's Declaration of Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 921) (L.D. 1255) (Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland, MELARAGNO of Auburn, ROEDER of Bangor, SUPICA of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Promote the Sustainability of Unemployment Insurance by Linking the Duration of Benefits to the State's Average Unemployment Rate" (H.P. 927) (L.D. 1260) (Sponsored by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HALL of Wilton, HANLEY of Pittston, MORRIS of Turner, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GUERIN of Penobscot)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act Requiring Climate Impact Notes on Proposed Legislation and Agency Rules" (H.P. 922) (L.D. 1256) (Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BAILEY of Gorham, BERRY of Bowdoinham, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, RIELLY of Westbrook, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Encourage Charitable Giving" (H.P. 917) (L.D. 1251) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and Representatives: CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, HANLEY of Pittston, WHITE of Waterville)
Bill "An Act To Encourage Inclusionary Zoning in Municipalities by Increasing Revenue Sharing" (H.P. 923) (L.D. 1257) (Sponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BAILEY of Gorham, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, KESSLER of South Portland, MORALES of South Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook)
Bill "An Act To Improve Camping Opportunities in Maine by Exempting Certain Campground Rental Fees from the Sales and Use Tax" (H.P. 928) (L.D. 1261) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Representatives: PARRY of Arundel, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act Regarding the Testing and Safety of Marijuana and Marijuana Products" (H.P. 915) (L.D. 1249) (Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.P. 946)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 25, 2021, 17 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 March 25, 2021, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program" (H.P. 938) (L.D. 1278) (Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell) (Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford and Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, EVANGELOS of Friendship, PLUECKER of Warren, TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Bolster Rural Economies" (H.P. 940) (L.D. 1280) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, LANDRY of Farmington, PERRY of Calais, TUELL of East Machias, Senators: MOORE of Washington, STEWART of Aroostook)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Prevent Underage Tobacco and Nicotine Access and Use" (H.P. 942) (L.D. 1282) (Sponsored by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices in Certain Health Insurance Policies" (H.P. 941) (L.D. 1281) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Resolve, To Prevent Economic Hardship as a Result of COVID-19 Restrictions (H.P. 935) (L.D. 1275) (Sponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan) (Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, FOSTER of Dexter, GRIFFIN of Levant, HANLEY of Pittston, MORRIS of Turner, PICKETT of Dixfield, POIRIER of Skowhegan, WHITE of Mars Hill)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Establish Resentencing Units in the Attorney General's Office and All Maine Prosecutorial Districts" (H.P. 930) (L.D. 1270) (Sponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, NEWELL of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act To Establish Conviction Integrity Units in Maine" (H.P. 933) (L.D. 1273) (Sponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship) (Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, WARREN of Hallowell, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Preserve Fair Housing in Maine" (H.P. 929) (L.D. 1269) (Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: FAY of Raymond, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, PERRY of Calais, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Scarborough, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln)
Bill "An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage" (H.P. 939) (L.D. 1279) (Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, ROBERTS of South Berwick, TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act Regarding 2021 Municipal Elections and Town Meetings" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 934) (L.D. 1274) (Sponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich) (Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HARNETT of Gardiner, Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Remove Sales and Use Taxation on Monetary Metals" (H.P. 937) (L.D. 1277) (Sponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta) (Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, LIBBY of Auburn, SAMPSON of Alfred)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law To Encourage Public Access" (H.P. 943) (L.D. 1283) (Sponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Automobile Insurance and Employment by Clarifying Driving Records" (H.P. 931) (L.D. 1271) (Sponsored by Representative ARATA of New Gloucester) (Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln and Representatives: CARLOW of Buxton, FECTEAU of Augusta, O'NEIL of Saco, WHITE of Waterville, WHITE of Mars Hill, Senator: STEWART of Aroostook)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Eliminate Limits on the Number of Taste-testing Events for Beer, Wine and Spirits" (H.P. 932) (L.D. 1272) (Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, SHEEHAN of Biddeford, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Ensure All Legal Voters Are Able To Participate in Elections" (H.P. 936) (L.D. 1276) (Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick) (Cosponsored by Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, RIELLY of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Clean Election Act and Related Laws" (H.P. 944) (L.D. 1284) (Sponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan)
Bill "An Act To Require an Official Declaration of War or a Congressional Action To Call Out the State Militia before the Maine National Guard Is Released for Combat Duty" (H.P. 945) (L.D. 1285) (Sponsored by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.P. 951)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 26, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Honorable Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. Speaker and Mr. President:
On March 26, 2021, 4 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 March 26, 2021, as follows:
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Apply for an Exemption from Background Checks for Holders of Concealed Weapons Permits (H.P. 947) (L.D. 1286) (Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act Regarding Interconnectivity of Small Electric Distributed Generation Resources" (H.P. 949) (L.D. 1288) (Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Allow Unlicensed Persons To Sell Caskets To Bury Human Remains" (H.P. 948) (L.D. 1287) (Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Cut Property Taxes for Maine Residential Homeowners" (H.P. 950) (L.D. 1289) (Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor)
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-7) The Following Communication: (H.P. 982)
and accompanying initiated bill, item (2-8)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148
March 11, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Enclosed please find my official certification to the 130th Legislature of the citizen initiative petition entitled "An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines, Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines and Facilities and Other Projects on Public Reserved Lands and Prohibit the Construction of Certain Transmission Lines in the Upper Kennebec Region".
Sincerely,
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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STATE OF MAINE SECRETARY OF STATE
I, Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, hereby certify that written petitions bearing valid signatures of 80,506 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 21, 2021, requesting that the Legislature consider an act entitled, “An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines, Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines and Facilities and Other Projects on Public Reserved Lands and Prohibit the Construction of Certain Transmission Lines in the Upper Kennebec Region”.
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 63,067.
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 eleventh day of March in the year two thousand and twenty-one.
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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(2-8) The accompanying Bill "An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines, Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines and Facilities and Other Projects on Public Reserved Lands and Prohibit the Construction of Certain Transmission Lines in the Upper Kennebec Region" (I.B. 1) (L.D. 1295)
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(2-9) The Following Communication: (H.C. 120)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
March 8, 2021
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Aroostook County Commissioners on February 26, 2021:
Leo Trudel of Stockholm
The County asks that this nomination be considered to continue serving a new four-year term that began March 14, 2021 through March 13, 2025. This position is scheduled to be filled by Aroostook County.
Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.
Sincerely,
S/Suzanne M. Gresser Executive Director
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(2-10) The Following Communication: (H.C. 124)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2021
The Honorable Robert Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I have rescinded my appointment of Representative Kathy Downes of Bucksport from the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-11) The Following Communication: (H.C. 125)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 17, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative James Thorne of Carmel to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, replacing Representative Kathy Downes of Bucksport, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-12) The Following Communication: (H.C. 126)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have appointed Senator Craig Hickman of Kennebec to serve as Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing, replacing Senator Joseph Rafferty of York County. In addition, I have appointed Senator Hickman to serve on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, replacing Senator Susan Deschambault of York. These appointments are effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-13) The Following Communication: (H.C. 127)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have appointed Senator Susan Deschambault of York to the Government Oversight Committee, replacing Senator Eloise Vitelli of Sagadahoc. This appointment is effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-14) The Following Communication: (H.C. 128)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have appointed Senator Joseph Rafferty of York as the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, replacing Senator Matthea Daughtry of Cumberland. Senator Daughtry will remain on the committee but will no longer serve as Chair. This appointment is effective immediately.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-15) The Following Communication: (H.C. 129)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 16, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA, §11, I am pleased to appoint Senator Craig Hickman of Kennebec to the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. With this appointment, he will serve in seat number 1 representing a member of the majority party of the Senate. This appointment is effective the date of this letter.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-16) The Following Communication: (H.C. 132)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 25, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 20-A MRSA c. 437, I am pleased to appoint the following Senators to the State Education and Employment Outcomes Task Force, effective the date of this letter: Senator Joseph Rafferty of York County Senator David Woodsome of York County
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these appointments.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-17) The Following Communication: (H.C. 133)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 25, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 38, MRSA, Ch. 3-A, §577-A, I am pleased to appoint Senator Craig Hickman of Kennebec to the Equity Subcommittee of the Maine Climate Council, replacing Senator Nathan Libby of Androscoggin. This appointment is effective the date of this letter.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-18) The Following Communication: (H.C. 134)
SENATE OF MAINE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
March 25, 2021
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 20-A MRSA c. 437, I am pleased to appoint Rosa Redonnett to seat number three on the State Education and Employment Outcomes Task Force. With this appointment, she will be serving as a representative of the University of Maine system, effective the date of this letter.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-19) The Following Communication: (H.C. 119)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 19, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on March 10, 2021
William N. Lund of Portland for reappointment as Superintendent, Bureau of Consumer Credit. Pursuant to 9-A MRSA §6-103, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.
the Honorable Gay Grant of South Gardiner for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority. Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §1602, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Valerie Laure Bilogue Minkala Epse Tayong of Presque Isle for appointment to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees as the Student Trustee and Kossi Gamedah of Falmouth for appointment to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §12705, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Joseph R. Hanslip of Sanford, Sari S. Greene of South Portland and Noel C. March of Hampden for appointment to the Gambling Control Board. Pursuant to Title 8, MRSA §1002, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.
Glenn W. Burroughs of Winthrop, Ronald P. Green Jr. of Plymouth, Richelle R. Wallace of Auburn for reappointment and Serina DeWolfe of Windham, Lynne Gaudette of Biddeford and Penny Picard of Palmyra for appointment to the Workers' Compensation Board. Pursuant to Title 39-A, MRSA §151, these reappointments and these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
James I. Cohen of Portland and Carol Murray of Sanford for appointment to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority. Pursuant to Title 23, MRSA §8112, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.
the Honorable Robert E. Mullen of Norridgewock and the Honorable Daniel I. Billings of Southport for reappointment as Justices of the Maine Superior Court. Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §101, these reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
the Honorable Andrew Benson of Athens, the Honorable Barbara Raimondi of Brunswick and the Honorable Eric Walker of Belmont for reappointment as Judges on the Maine District Court. Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §157, these reappointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Mark A. Brunton of China, Kenneth Williams of Damariscotta, Richard Metivier of Lewiston, Bryan H. Noyes of Freeport for reappointment and John H. Kimball of Norway for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Pursuant to Title 5 M.R.S.A. §17102, these reappointments and this appointment are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
on March 12, 2021
Sarah LeClaire, Esquire of Woodland for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. Pursuant to Title 1 MRSA §1002, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.
Steven Tatko of Willimantic and Samantha Horn of Readfield for appointment to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Board. Pursuant to Title 12, MRSA §10308, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Shawn J. Sage of Hollis for reappointment and Michael Gawtry of Yarmouth, Eric Ward of Greenville Junction and Jennifer A. Geel of East Machias for appointment to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council. Pursuant to Title 12, MRSA §10151, this reappointment and these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Lois Skillings of Brunswick, John Moncure of Harpswell, John Peters of Harpswell for reappointment and Ann Marie Swenson of Scarborough for appointment to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority. Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §13083-I, these reappointments and this appointment are contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business.
on March 16, 2021
the Honorable Julie Ann O’Brien of Augusta for appointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §4561, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
Kristin (“Togue”) E. Brawn of Cape Elizabeth, Matthew E. Moretti of Cape Elizabeth, Ronald A. Trundy of Stonington, Peter C. Mourmouras of Biddeford for reappointment and Joselyn Runnenbaum of Bath, Robert Begin of Boothbay Harbor, Dana Hammond II of Bristol, John Bigelow Marsh III of Bremen, Curtis D. Haycock of Milbridge, the Honorable Abden Simmons of Waldoboro, Michael R. Danforth of Brewer and James Arsenault of Dresden for appointment to the Marine Resources Advisory Council Pursuant to Title 12, MRSA §6024, these reappointments and appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources.
on March 17, 2021
Vaughan J. Woodruff of Pittsfield, Adria Horn of Pittston, Allyson Coombs of Brunswick, Michael W. Bennett of Hampden, the Honorable John L. Patrick of Rumford, Meryl Fogg (AKA Ryan) of Falmouth and Timothy Templet of Cumberland Foreside for appointment to the State Workforce Board. Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §2006, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Jeanne T. Gibson of Winthrop and Andrew Wells of Durham for appointment to the Maine Board of Tax Appeals. Pursuant to Title 36, MRSA §151-D, these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation.
on March 18, 2021
Ronald W. Schneider, Jr., Esquire of Wells for reappointment and the Honorable Donald G. Alexander of Winthrop, Matthew Morgan, Esquire of Topsham, and Meegan Burbank, Esquire of Jefferson for appointment to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services. Pursuant to Title 4, MRSA §1803, this reappointment and these appointments are contingent on the Maine State Senate’s confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
on March 22, 2021
Cordelia Pitman of Portland for appointment to the State Board of Education. Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, this appointment is contingent on the Maine State Senate's confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-20) The Following Communication: (H.C. 121)
MAINE DAIRY PROMOTION BOARD 333 CONY ROAD AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau,
Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2019 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy Promotion Board, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please don't hesitate to contact either Austin & Associates or myself. Austin & Associates can be reached at their office in Auburn at 783-9111 and I can be reached at our office in Augusta at 287-3621.
Sincerely,
S/Sarah J. Littlefield Executive Director
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(2-21) The Following Communication: (H.C. 122)
MAINE DAIRY & NUTRITION COUNCIL 333 CONY ROAD AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau,
Enclosed for your review is the calendar year 2019 Audit Report of the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council, prepared by Austin & Associates, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. We are pleased to offer it for your consideration.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please don't hesitate to contact either Austin & Associates or myself. Austin & Associates can be reached at their office in Auburn at 783-9111 and I can be reached at our office in Augusta at 287-3621.
Sincerely
S/Sarah J. Littlefield Executive Director
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(2-22) The Following Communication: (H.C. 123)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 30, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry L.D. 324 An Act To Limit Public Land Ownership in Maine L.D. 457 An Act To Provide Free State Park Passes to Persons with Disabilities L.D. 561 Resolve, To Improve Standards for Animal Rescue Entities Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 390 An Act Regarding the Mapping of Shoreland Zones Health and Human Services L.D. 302 An Act To Eliminate the Working Cars for Working Families Program L.D. 357 An Act To Repeal the Working Cars for Working Families Program L.D. 396 An Act To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Assistance with Applications for Basic Necessities To Prevent Children Being Removed from Parental Custody L.D. 510 Resolve, To Reduce Stigma Regarding Substance Use Disorder by Requiring the Use of Respectful Language in the MaineCare Benefits Manual and Other Department of Health and Human Services Publications L.D. 637 Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 21: Rules for the Provision of Room and Board Payments for Residential Programs Serving Children, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (EMERGENCY) L.D. 699 An Act To Create a Kinship Care Navigator Program within the Department of Health and Human Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 10 An Act To Allow Resident Hunters To Harvest 2 Bears per Bear Hunting Season L.D. 212 An Act To Support Senior Hunting by Allowing Lifetime Licensed Hunters over 65 Years of Age To Automatically Receive an Antlerless Deer Permit L.D. 294 An Act To Simplify the Any-deer Permit Distribution System by Including the Ability To Purchase Additional Permits Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business L.D. 531 An Act To Help More Students Attain a College Credential by Strengthening the Maine State Grant Program Judiciary L.D. 124 An Act To Clarify the Law Concerning the Priority of Appointment of Personal Representatives under the Maine Uniform Probate Code L.D. 237 An Act To Allow Veterans To Opt Out of Jury Duty L.D. 310 An Act To Establish Equitable Education Requirements for Judges Transportation L.D. 354 An Act To Require Motor Vehicle Inspections Every 2 Years L.D. 431 An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Certain Motor Vehicles Be Inspected L.D. 490 An Act To Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections in the State L.D. 565 An Act To Study the Fee Structure for Motor Vehicle Inspections as It Relates to the Viability of Inspection Stations L.D. 712 An Act To Eliminate the Requirement for an Inspection for a Noncommercial Vehicle Less Than 20 Years Old Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 664 An Act To Strengthen the Integrity of the Maine Clean Election Program (EMERGENCY) L.D. 732 An Act To Refund 50 Percent of 2020 State Liquor Licensing Fees to Nonprofit Organizations (EMERGENCY) L.D. 823 An Act To Reduce State Licensing Fees for Maine Bars and Restaurants by 50 Percent for a 12-month Period L.D. 1037 An Act To Enable Nonprofit Organizations To Offer Raffle Tickets by Mail
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of House
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(2-23) The Following Communication: (H.C. 130)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 25, 2021
Honorable Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Senator Deschambault of York, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 15 An Act To Amend the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act To Ensure Government Transparency and To Protect the Privacy and Safety of the Public
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Tucker of Brunswick, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 279 An Act To Protect Persons Detained or Committed in a Correctional or Detention Facility from Excessive Telephone or Video Charges
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Tucker of Brunswick, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 92 An Act To Amend the Waste Motor Oil Disposal Site Remediation Program (EMERGENCY)
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Grohoski of Ellsworth, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 260 An Act To Clarify the Establishment, Collection and Use of Certain Fees for Nonwetland Habitat Mitigation Required by the Department of Environmental Protection for Project Permitting
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services has approved the request by the sponsor, Representative Tepler of Topsham, to report the following "Leave to Withdraw:"
L.D. 1000 An Act To Change Licensure Requirements for Foreign-trained Dentists
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-24) The Following Communication: (H.C. 131)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
March 30, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority under Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154, Governor Janet T. Mills has withdrawn the following nominations:
on March 24, 2021
David Keaton of Caribou to the State Board of Education. This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Education.
Shawn Sage of Hollis to the IF&W Advisory Council. This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Timothy Templet of Cumberland Foreside to the State Workforce Board. This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and Housing.
Sincerely,
S/Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House
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(2-25) The Following Communication: (S.P. 48)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 12, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 11, 2021, 38 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 11, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey a Parcel of Land in Augusta to the Maine Veterans' Homes (S.P. 38) (L.D. 30) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Improve the Laws Governing Hemp by Bringing Them into Compliance with Federal Law" (S.P. 41) (L.D. 33) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representative: LANDRY of Farmington) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Forestry Operations Cleanup and Response Fund" (S.P. 42) (L.D. 34) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Facilitate Interagency Sharing of Information and Academic Research by Allowing Disclosure of Certain Confidential Information in Wood Processor and Forest Landowner Reports" (S.P. 43) (L.D. 35) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Timber Harvesting'" (S.P. 44) (L.D. 36) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Maintenance and Improvement of Maine National Guard Facilities" (S.P. 10) (L.D. 3) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide a New Dormitory Facility at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics" (S.P. 28) (L.D. 21) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield and Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Require Annual Information Reporting by the Maine Information and Analysis Center" (S.P. 19) (L.D. 12) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Coordinate the Delivery of Individuals Committed to the Department of Corrections" (S.P. 20) (L.D. 13) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Create an Alert System To Notify the Public When a Person with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability Is Missing" (S.P. 36) (L.D. 28) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative: UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Promote Renewable Energy by Authorizing a Power-to-fuel Pilot Program" (S.P. 16) (L.D. 9) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted Drugs" (S.P. 15) (L.D. 8) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative HYMANSON of York)
Bill "An Act To Remove the Plastic Bag Ban" (S.P. 47) (L.D. 39) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and Representative: TUELL of East Machias)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits under the MaineCare Program (S.P. 24) (L.D. 17) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot and Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, STOVER of Boothbay, PLUECKER of Warren, CRAVEN of Lewiston)
Bill "An Act Regarding Certificates of Birth, Marriage and Death" (S.P. 32) (L.D. 24) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Timing of an Appeal of a Finding Regarding Involuntary Mental Health Treatment at a Designated Nonstate Mental Health Institution" (S.P. 46) (L.D. 38) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Establish the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 29) (L.D. 1) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Pharmacy Act" (S.P. 11) (L.D. 4) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act Concerning the Reporting of Health Care Information or Records to the Emergency Medical Services' Board" (S.P. 12) (L.D. 5) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Revise Certain Financial Regulatory Provisions of the Maine Insurance Code" (S.P. 13) (L.D. 6) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Modify the Qualifications for Resident Dentist Licensure" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 33) (L.D. 25) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Allow a Dentist To Administer Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 34) (L.D. 26) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Adopt the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" (S.P. 39) (L.D. 31) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Allow Resident Hunters To Harvest 2 Bears per Bear Hunting Season" (S.P. 17) (L.D. 10) (Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis) (Cosponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Expand the Membership of the Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center" (S.P. 14) (L.D. 7) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Reciprocity for Licensure of Professional Engineers" (S.P. 18) (L.D. 11) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Clarify the American Sign Language Interpreters Licensing Laws" (S.P. 25) (L.D. 18) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Education Savings Program" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 26) (L.D. 19) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Provide for the 2021 and 2022 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 27) (L.D. 20) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize Early Payment of Anticipated Funds to the Loring Job Increment Financing Fund" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 30) (L.D. 22) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield and Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Amend the Intelligence and Investigative Record Information Act To Ensure Government Transparency and To Protect the Privacy and Safety of the Public" (S.P. 22) (L.D. 15) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Provide an Immediate Opportunity To Appeal for a Juvenile Bound Over into Criminal Court" (S.P. 35) (L.D. 27) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, WARREN of Hallowell, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, MORALES of South Portland, HARNETT of Gardiner, PLUECKER of Warren)
Bill "An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Public Proceedings" (S.P. 40) (L.D. 32) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative: HARNETT of Gardiner)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Conform the Maine Apprenticeship Program to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972" (S.P. 37) (L.D. 29) (Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York) (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health Insurance Program" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 45) (L.D. 37) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Require a Two-thirds Vote To Extend a State of Emergency" (S.P. 21) (L.D. 14) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta and Senator: BLACK of Franklin)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Reinstate and Increase the Income Tax Deduction for Contributions to Education Savings Plans" (S.P. 31) (L.D. 23) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec) (Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Change the Renewal Application Deadline from 6 Months to 60 Days before the Expiration of a License Issued by the Gambling Control Board" (S.P. 23) (L.D. 16) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-26) The Following Communication: (S.P. 66)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 19, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 19, 2021, 11 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 19, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Prohibit the Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate and Other Synthetic Herbicides for the Purpose of Silviculture" (S.P. 58) (L.D. 125) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Program To Provide Grants for Professional Development in Computer Science Instruction (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 60) (L.D. 127) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Require a Background Check for High-risk Health Care Providers under the MaineCare Program" (S.P. 51) (L.D. 121) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Resolve, To Protect Consumers of Public Drinking Water by Establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels for Certain Substances and Contaminants (S.P. 64) (L.D. 129) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Lower Health Care Costs through the Establishment of the Office of Affordable Health Care" (S.P. 49) (L.D. 120) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, MELARAGNO of Auburn)
Bill "An Act To Protect Home Ownership" (S.P. 52) (L.D. 122) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative LOOKNER of Portland and Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, MORALES of South Portland)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Allow a Journeyman Electrician To Supervise Three Helper Electricians" (S.P. 59) (L.D. 126) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Law Concerning the Priority of Appointment of Personal Representatives under the Maine Uniform Probate Code" (S.P. 56) (L.D. 124) (Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2022" (S.P. 54) (L.D. 123) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Authorize the Commissioner of Transportation To Enter into Agreements with the United States Department of Transportation" (S.P. 63) (L.D. 128) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Create Appropriate Standards for the Secretary of State To Follow When Approving the Assignments of Vanity Registration Plates" (S.P. 65) (L.D. 130) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-27) The Following Communication: (S.P. 75)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 21, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 21, 2021, 5 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 21, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Stimulate Investment in Innovation by Maine Businesses To Produce Nationally and Globally Competitive Products and Services" (S.P. 73) (L.D. 169) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, MOORE of Washington, DILL of Penobscot)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Require Education about African-American History and the History of Genocide" (S.P. 74) (L.D. 187) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Allow Participants in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program To Qualify for MaineCare Transportation Services" (S.P. 68) (L.D. 166) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Limit Late Medical Billing to 6 Months" (S.P. 69) (L.D. 167) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Provide a Tax Break for Businesses That Employ People with Disabilities" (S.P. 72) (L.D. 168) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-28) The Following Communication: (S.P. 100)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 25, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 25, 2021, 23 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 25, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Interest Rate for State Loans under the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 93) (L.D. 204) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative BERNARD of Caribou and Senator: BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Increase Funding for the St. Croix International Waterway Commission" (S.P. 92) (L.D. 203) (Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington) (Cosponsored by Representative JAVNER of Chester and Representatives: TUELL of East Machias, PERRY of Calais)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, To Ensure Access to Community Mental Health Services (S.P. 84) (L.D. 196) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell)
Resolve, To Ensure That Community Mental Health Service Providers Can Access Pandemic Stimulus Funds (S.P. 85) (L.D. 197) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth and Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: WARREN of Hallowell, CRAVEN of Lewiston, BRENNAN of Portland)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws and Related Provisions" (S.P. 88) (L.D. 199) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative: STEARNS of Guilford) (Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction (S.P. 83) (L.D. 195) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Define the Responsibilities of Residential Property Owners for the Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads" (S.P. 80) (L.D. 192) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Senators: CURRY of Waldo, BRENNER of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Permit All Public Employers To Implement Payroll Deductions for Disability and Life Insurance Policies" (S.P. 77) (L.D. 189) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Retirement Benefit Reductions for Corrections Officers Currently Included in the 1998 Special Plan" (S.P. 78) (L.D. 190) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook)
State and Local Government
Resolve, To Name a Mountain in Oxford County (S.P. 81) (L.D. 193) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Senator: KEIM of Oxford)
Taxation
Bill "An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry" (S.P. 76) (L.D. 188) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Representatives: MARTIN of Sinclair, TERRY of Gorham, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MATLACK of St. George, MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Bill "An Act To Permit Municipalities To Provide Assistance to Veterans in Paying Property Taxes" (S.P. 79) (L.D. 191) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, RAFFERTY of York)
Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Tax Laws by Providing a Property Tax Exemption for Central Labor Councils" (S.P. 86) (L.D. 198) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MATLACK of St. George, OSHER of Orono, BICKFORD of Auburn)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote Weatherization in the Buildings Sector by Extending the Sunset Date for the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit" (S.P. 90) (L.D. 201) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, BAILEY of York, Representatives: TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ROBERTS of South Berwick, CLOUTIER of Lewiston)
Bill "An Act To Increase Investment Caps in the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program" (S.P. 97) (L.D. 229) (Sponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset) (Cosponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison and Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representative: TERRY of Gorham)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Refuse To Issue or To Recall a Vanity Registration Plate with Vulgar, Obscene, Contemptuous or Profane Language" (S.P. 89) (L.D. 200) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot)
Resolve, To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor (S.P. 95) (L.D. 227) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative O'CONNELL of Brewer and Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, DUNPHY of Old Town, CARDONE of Bangor, WHITE of Waterville, SUPICA of Bangor)
Bill "An Act To Allow Travel in a Center Lane of a Restricted Highway" (S.P. 96) (L.D. 228) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative RECKITT of South Portland)
Bill "An Act To Allow Low-beam Headlights on Motorcycles To Flash during Daytime Hours" (S.P. 98) (L.D. 230) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, DOUDERA of Camden)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Contributions, Expenditures and Participation by Foreign Government-owned Entities To Influence Referenda" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 82) (L.D. 194) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: O'NEIL of Saco, ANDREWS of Paris, DOLLOFF of Milton Township)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Implement Ranked-choice Voting (S.P. 91) (L.D. 202) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, HARNETT of Gardiner, MATLACK of St. George, DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland)
Bill "An Act To Extend the Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol To Go" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 94) (L.D. 205) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford)
Bill "An Act To Establish Open Primaries" (S.P. 99) (L.D. 231) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, HEPLER of Woolwich, RISEMAN of Harrison, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, WARREN of Scarborough)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-29) The Following Communication: (S.P. 112)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
January 27, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 27, 2021, 10 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 27, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 101) (L.D. 240) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Support the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission" (S.P. 103) (L.D. 242) (Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Education System" (S.P. 108) (L.D. 247) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act Regarding Rural Water Districts" (S.P. 106) (L.D. 245) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative: COSTAIN of Plymouth)
Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Current Net Energy Billing Policy in Maine" (S.P. 111) (L.D. 249) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: WADSWORTH of Hiram, FOSTER of Dexter)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Repeal Maine's Single-use Plastic Bag Law" (S.P. 105) (L.D. 244) (Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act Regarding the Tourism Marketing Promotion Fund" (S.P. 107) (L.D. 246) (Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, MILLETT of Waterford)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act Regarding the Board of Occupational Safety and Health" (S.P. 110) (L.D. 248) (Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York) (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Amend the Composition of the Piscataquis County Budget Committee" (S.P. 104) (L.D. 243) (Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis) (Cosponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Support the Trades through a Tax Credit for Apprenticeship Programs" (S.P. 102) (L.D. 241) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, SANBORN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: WHITE of Waterville)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-30) The Following Communication: (S.P. 122)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY January 28, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On January 28, 2021, 6 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on January 28, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Eliminate Online Burn Permit Fees for All Areas of the State" (S.P. 118) (L.D. 268) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Amend the Regional Adjustment Index To Ensure School Districts Do Not Receive Less than the State Average for Teacher Salaries" (S.P. 121) (L.D. 270) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: STEARNS of Guilford, SAMPSON of Alfred)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care" (S.P. 114) (L.D. 265) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: MEYER of Eliot, WHITE of Waterville, PERRY of Calais)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Smoking in Bus Shelters" (S.P. 120) (L.D. 269) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Portland)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Lighthouse Trust Registration Plate" (S.P. 115) (L.D. 266) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect and Maintain Markers To Commemorate and Recognize the Lafayette Trail (S.P. 116) (L.D. 267) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-31) The Following Communication: (S.P. 128)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 1, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 1, 2021, 4 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 1, 2021, as follows:
Judiciary
Bill "An Act Regarding Continuances for Protection from Abuse Hearings" (S.P. 127) (L.D. 291) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Conform the Maine Income Tax Law with Federal Law To Exempt Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Being Considered Taxable Income" (S.P. 124) (L.D. 288) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senators: SANBORN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: ROBERTS of South Berwick, HALL of Wilton)
Bill "An Act To Stabilize Property Taxes for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older Who Own a Homestead for at Least 10 Years" (S.P. 126) (L.D. 290) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn and Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Authorize the Secretary of State To Reject Certain Vanity License Plate Requests" (S.P. 125) (L.D. 289) (Sponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Senators: FARRIN of Somerset, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: COREY of Windham)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-32) The Following Communication: (S.P. 149)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 4, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 4, 2021, 16 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 4, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Make Certain Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 129) (L.D. 304) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Bonds" (S.P. 146) (L.D. 339) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Advance Career and Technical Education Opportunities in Maine" (S.P. 140) (L.D. 313) (Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: BLACK of Franklin, POULIOT of Kennebec, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, LIBBY of Androscoggin, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HARRINGTON of Sanford, WHITE of Waterville)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Encourage Research To Support the Maine Offshore Wind Industry" (S.P. 142) (L.D. 336) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Bill "An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology" (S.P. 143) (L.D. 337) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Bill "An Act To Allow for the Establishment of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs" (S.P. 147) (L.D. 340) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland and Senators: MIRAMANT of Knox, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Require a Nonresident To Hire a Licensed Maine Guide To Hunt Big Game" (S.P. 135) (L.D. 309) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, BLACK of Franklin, DILL of Penobscot, Representative: MARTIN of Sinclair)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Establish Equitable Education Requirements for Judges" (S.P. 136) (L.D. 310) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Senator: KEIM of Oxford, Representative: MILLETT of Waterford)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Include Forest Rangers and Forest Fire Prevention Specialists in the Bureau of Forestry's Forest Protection Unit in the Laws Concerning Cancer Suffered by Firefighters" (S.P. 131) (L.D. 305) (Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DESCHAMBAULT of York, WOODSOME of York, CURRY of Waldo, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: STEARNS of Guilford, NADEAU of Winslow)
Bill "An Act To Address the Windfall Elimination Provision" (S.P. 148) (L.D. 341) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and Senator: RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro)
Marine Resources
Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative" (S.P. 145) (L.D. 338) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Promote Research and Development in the State by Increasing and Marketing the Research Expense Tax Credit" (S.P. 134) (L.D. 308) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, CARMICHAEL of Greenbush, BICKFORD of Auburn)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Require Third-party Certification for Persons Undertaking Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation Projects for Public Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructure and Bridges" (S.P. 137) (L.D. 311) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Extend the Use of Maine Bicentennial Registration Plates through 2021" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 138) (L.D. 312) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Temporarily Waive Certain Requirements for Relicensing for Restaurants That Serve Liquor" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 132) (L.D. 306) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: CAIAZZO of Scarborough)
Bill "An Act To Expand the Market for Maine Liquor Manufacturers" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 133) (L.D. 307) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-33) The Following Communication: (S.P. 153)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 5, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 5, 2021, 1 bill was received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing Committee on February 5, 2021, as follows:
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Require Timely Billing for Health Care Services" (S.P. 150) (L.D. 367) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative BLIER of Buxton and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, SANBORN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-34) The Following Communication: (S.P. 170)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 8, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 8, 2021, 14 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 8, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Reduce from 8 Weeks to 6 Weeks the Age at Which a Rabbit May be Sold" (S.P. 169) (L.D. 381) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox)
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade and Replace Infrastructure of the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation" (S.P. 155) (L.D. 370) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York)
Bill "An Act To Make Adjustments to General Fund Appropriations Related to the Supplemental Budget" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 157) (L.D. 371) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Invest in Maine's Railroad Infrastructure" (S.P. 159) (L.D. 373) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: MELARAGNO of Auburn, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, WHITE of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Criminalize Recording an Incident in Progress but Failing To Report the Incident Immediately to the Appropriate Authority" (S.P. 152) (L.D. 369) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Change the Statutory Cap on Virtual Public Charter School Enrollment" (S.P. 168) (L.D. 380) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Provide Maine Children Access to Affordable Health Care" (S.P. 158) (L.D. 372) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Waterford and Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MEYER of Eliot)
Resolve, To Increase Certain Chiropractic Reimbursement Rates under the MaineCare Program (S.P. 164) (L.D. 376) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Proof of Financial Responsibility with Respect to Motor Vehicles" (S.P. 151) (L.D. 368) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Allow Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and Their Spouses To Apply for Temporary Occupational Licenses and Certifications" (S.P. 160) (L.D. 374) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Cosponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, BRENNER of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: BAILEY of Gorham)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Create Greater Accountability in the Office of County Sheriff" (S.P. 163) (L.D. 375) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, CYRWAY of Kennebec, BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act To Allow Public Members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission To Receive Reimbursement for Travel Expenses" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 165) (L.D. 377) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake)
Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine State Cemetery Commission" (S.P. 167) (L.D. 379) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Temporarily Waive Renewal Fees for On-premises Retail Liquor Licenses" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 166) (L.D. 378) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, FARRIN of Somerset, CURRY of Waldo, Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
_________________________________
(2-35) The Following Communication: (S.P. 176)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 9, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 9, 2021, 5 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 9, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act Relating to Solar Energy Installation" (S.P. 174) (L.D. 426) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Bill "An Act Regarding Solar Project Licensing" (S.P. 175) (L.D. 427) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Bariatric Care in Nursing Homes" (S.P. 171) (L.D. 423) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Restore Short-term Health Insurance" (S.P. 172) (L.D. 424) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford)
Labor and Housing
Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor To Establish a State Unemployment Program for Self-employed Workers and Independent Contractors (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 173) (L.D. 425) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Cosponsored by Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative: CUDDY of Winterport)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-36) The Following Communication: (S.P. 188)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 11, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 11, 2021, 7 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 11, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Establish the Maine Healthy Soils Program" (S.P. 179) (L.D. 437) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative OSHER of Orono and Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representative: PLUECKER of Warren)
Bill "An Act To Require Legislative Approval for Certain Leases of Public Lands" (S.P. 177) (L.D. 471) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representative: O'NEIL of Saco)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Increase Public Safety by Adding a Position to the Computer Crimes Unit of the Maine State Police" (S.P. 181) (L.D. 438) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative COREY of Windham and Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, BALDACCI of Penobscot, Representative: WHITE of Waterville)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Provisions Concerning the Crime of Gross Sexual Assault" (S.P. 182) (L.D. 439) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representatives: WARREN of Hallowell, MORALES of South Portland, PLUECKER of Warren)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark" (S.P. 183) (L.D. 440) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle and Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, PIERCE of Falmouth, RECKITT of South Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, STOVER of Boothbay, ZAGER of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act Regarding the Authority of the Department of Environmental Protection Regarding Applications, Permits and Fines" (S.P. 178) (L.D. 436) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Allow a Veteran Who Was a Member of the Military Reserves or Served in the National Guard To Qualify for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" (S.P. 187) (L.D. 470) (Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 17, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 17, 2021, 12 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 17, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey Certain Land in Township 12, Range 13 WELS in Exchange for Other Land in Township 11, Range 10 WELS (S.P. 192) (L.D. 486) (Sponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset) (Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, STEWART of Aroostook, Representative: STEARNS of Guilford)
Bill "An Act To Allow Custom Slaughterhouses To Produce Cuts of Meat To Be Sold Commercially in the State" (S.P. 201) (L.D. 493) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senators: BLACK of Franklin, President JACKSON of Aroostook, DILL of Penobscot, Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Create the Crime of Hate Crime False Public Alarm or Report" (S.P. 198) (L.D. 491) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Senators: BAILEY of York, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, MORALES of South Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, GEIGER of Rockland)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act Regarding Certain Employees of and To Allow Supplemental Funding for the Public Advocate" (S.P. 194) (L.D. 487) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York) (Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Environment and Natural Resources
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Right to a Healthy Environment (S.P. 196) (L.D. 489) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BLACK of Franklin, Representatives: TALBOT ROSS of Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, LANDRY of Farmington, OSHER of Orono)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound Seniors and To Address Growing Demand" (S.P. 191) (L.D. 485) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative: WHITE of Waterville)
Resolve, To Expand Recovery Community Organizations throughout Maine (S.P. 195) (L.D. 488) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Representatives: O'NEIL of Saco, MEYER of Eliot, LANDRY of Farmington, McDONALD of Stonington, POIRIER of Skowhegan, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act Regarding Pet Insurance" (S.P. 186) (L.D. 482) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Create a Regional Grant Program To Help Rural Businesses Find Qualified Staff" (S.P. 200) (L.D. 492) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative BERNARD of Caribou and Senator: LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: BAILEY of Gorham)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Clarify Funding for Civil Legal Services" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 189) (L.D. 483) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Change Maine's Tax Laws" (S.P. 190) (L.D. 484) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Eliminate Certain Motor Vehicle Inspections in the State" (S.P. 197) (L.D. 490) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 22, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 22, 2021, 21 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 22, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Require Schools To Submit Pest Management Activity Logs to the Board of Pesticides Control and the Posting of Inspection Results for the Purpose of Providing Information to the Public" (S.P. 209) (L.D. 524) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, O'NEIL of Saco)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Modify the Rule-making Process for Establishing County and Municipal Jail Standards" (S.P. 204) (L.D. 521) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Bill "An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code" (S.P. 223) (L.D. 536) (Sponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York) (Cosponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield and Representative: RECKITT of South Portland) (Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Bill "An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Do a Thorough Background Check of Applicant Officers and To Require the Release of Records, Including Sealed Records, to the Requesting Agency" (S.P. 227) (L.D. 539) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Representatives: RECKITT of South Portland, DOUDERA of Camden, PLUECKER of Warren)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Advance Energy Storage in Maine" (S.P. 213) (L.D. 528) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth and Senator: LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich, WOOD of Portland)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Restore the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Cystic Fibrosis Assistance Program" (S.P. 216) (L.D. 529) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Expand the Statewide Voluntary Early Childhood Consultation Program" (S.P. 220) (L.D. 533) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth and Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: PIERCE of Falmouth, MEYER of Eliot, CRAVEN of Lewiston, BRENNAN of Portland)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Cap Interest Rates for Consumer Debt" (S.P. 205) (L.D. 522) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford)
Bill "An Act Regarding Prior Authorizations for Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 207) (L.D. 523) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston)
Bill "An Act To Consolidate Patient Bills by Directing Health Insurers To Collect Copayments and Deductibles" (S.P. 217) (L.D. 530) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Help More Students Attain a College Credential by Strengthening the Maine State Grant Program" (S.P. 218) (L.D. 531) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Provide for the Well-being of Companion Animals upon the Dissolution of Marriages" (S.P. 222) (L.D. 535) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner and Senators: BENNETT of Oxford, BAILEY of York, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Establish a Conditional Presumption of Compensability for Certain Employees in Cases of Impairment from Hypertension or Heart Disease" (S.P. 228) (L.D. 575) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider Tax" (S.P. 212) (L.D. 527) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell and Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representative: COLLINGS of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Lower Income Taxes for Middle-income Families in Maine" (S.P. 219) (L.D. 532) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representatives: MATLACK of St. George, ROEDER of Bangor)
Bill "An Act To Allow Tax Abatements for Catastrophic Loss" (S.P. 221) (L.D. 534) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Exempt Trailers Sold to Out-of-state Entities from Sales and Use Tax" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 226) (L.D. 538) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Bill "An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans" (S.P. 229) (L.D. 576) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, BALDACCI of Penobscot, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, BRYANT of Windham)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Dedicate Sections of Maine's Interstate Highway System to Fallen State Troopers" (S.P. 224) (L.D. 537) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative CEBRA of Naples and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, FARRIN of Somerset, Representative: WHITE of Waterville)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Allow Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Stores To Share a Common Space" (S.P. 210) (L.D. 525) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: WARREN of Hallowell, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Bill "An Act To Require an Affidavit for Every Independent Expenditure Influencing an Election and To Penalize the Use of Mistruths" (S.P. 211) (L.D. 526) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representative: KINNEY of Knox)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
February 25, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On February 25, 2021, 10 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on February 25, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program" (S.P. 236) (L.D. 597) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, WOODSOME of York, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, WADSWORTH of Hiram, STEARNS of Guilford, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Prevent Pollution from Single-use Plastic Straws, Splash Sticks and Beverage Lid Plugs" (S.P. 241) (L.D. 602) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: McCREIGHT of Harpswell, DUNPHY of Old Town, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, HEPLER of Woolwich, DOUDERA of Camden, LOOKNER of Portland, GEIGER of Rockland)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, To Ensure That Access to Oral and Facial Ambulatory Surgical Centers in Maine Remains Viable (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 232) (L.D. 595) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: WHITE of Mars Hill, McCREA of Fort Fairfield)
Bill "An Act Regarding Indices of Vital Records" (S.P. 240) (L.D. 601) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, PLUECKER of Warren)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Require Coverage for Certain Ultrasound Exams" (S.P. 238) (L.D. 599) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Bill "An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for Certified Midwife Services" (S.P. 239) (L.D. 600) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, LIBBY of Auburn)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Practice of Pharmacy" (S.P. 242) (L.D. 603) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: STEWART of Aroostook, BRENNER of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: MORRIS of Turner, PERRY of Calais)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Employment and School Based on Hair Texture or Hairstyle" (S.P. 237) (L.D. 598) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, SANBORN of Cumberland, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: RECKITT of South Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston)
Labor and Housing
Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor To Submit to the United States Secretary of Labor a Plan for a Self-employment Assistance Program (S.P. 231) (L.D. 594) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, CURRY of Waldo, Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, BRENNAN of Portland)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Improve the Law Regarding Abandoned Roads" (S.P. 234) (L.D. 596) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 1, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 1, 2021, 12 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 1, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Shelf-stable Products from Being Sold as Cider and To Amend the Definition for Those Products That Are Heated" (S.P. 244) (L.D. 630) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Representative HALL of Wilton and Senator: DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training for Educators (S.P. 247) (L.D. 633) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Encourage the Purchase of Local Foods for Public Schools" (S.P. 250) (L.D. 636) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, DUNPHY of Old Town, PAULHUS of Bath)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Cap the Value of Contracts for Renewable Resources and Distributed Generation Resources" (S.P. 248) (L.D. 634) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: WADSWORTH of Hiram, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, STETKIS of Canaan, FOSTER of Dexter)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Facilitate the Conversion of Children's Private Nonmedical Institutions to Qualified Residential Treatment Programs as Required by Federal Law" (S.P. 246) (L.D. 632) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for Maine's Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program" (S.P. 245) (L.D. 631) (Sponsored by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, BROOKS of Lewiston, MATHIESON of Kittery)
Bill "An Act To Expand and Promote Telehealth Services" (S.P. 255) (L.D. 649) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and Senators: MOORE of Washington, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representative: WHITE of Waterville)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Repeal the Requirement To Obtain a Permit before Hunting with a Noise Suppression Device" (S.P. 249) (L.D. 635) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Improve the Lives of Maine Workers by Supporting Apprenticeships That Lead to Good-paying Jobs" (S.P. 253) (L.D. 648) (Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Improve the Administration of Elections by Ensuring an Adequate Number of Poll Workers" (S.P. 251) (L.D. 646) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption" (S.P. 252) (L.D. 647) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, FARRIN of Somerset)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Allow the Sale of Raffle Tickets Online" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 256) (L.D. 671) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: STEWART of Aroostook, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 2, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 2, 2021, 15 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 2, 2021, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Resolve, To Reestablish the Task Force To Study the Creation of a Comprehensive Career and Technical Education System (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 267) (L.D. 680) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Ensure the Viability of the Northern Maine Electric Transmission Grid" (S.P. 270) (L.D. 682) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Reclassify Part of the Androscoggin River to Class B" (S.P. 263) (L.D. 676) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative BICKFORD of Auburn and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CONNOR of Lewiston)
Bill "An Act Regarding Timelines for Permitting by the Department of Environmental Protection" (S.P. 265) (L.D. 678) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Support Early Intervention and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 261) (L.D. 674) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, CARNEY of Cumberland, Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, WARREN of Hallowell, MEYER of Eliot)
Resolve, To Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions Governing Supplemental Payments to Nursing Facilities with High MaineCare Use (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 272) (L.D. 684) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senator: BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Create the Insulin Safety Net Program" (S.P. 260) (L.D. 673) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville and Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: WHITE of Waterville, McDONALD of Stonington, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Unsupported Price Increases on Prescription Medicines by Creating an Independent Review Process" (S.P. 262) (L.D. 675) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, BRENNER of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Bill "An Act To Increase Prescription Drug Pricing Transparency" (S.P. 274) (L.D. 686) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, CURRY of Waldo, BRENNER of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, LUCHINI of Hancock)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Establish a Statewide Electronic Warrant System" (S.P. 266) (L.D. 679) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GUERIN of Penobscot, Representatives: PICKETT of Dixfield, O'CONNOR of Berwick)
Bill "An Act Clarifying the Removal Process of Individuals from Certain Facilities Not Governed By Title 14 of the Maine Revised Statutes" (S.P. 268) (L.D. 681) (Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Allow Maine Nonprofit Corporations To Hold Meetings Electronically" (S.P. 271) (L.D. 683) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senator: SANBORN of Cumberland, Representatives: WHITE of Waterville, DUCHARME of Madison)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Improve Public Sector Labor Relations by Amending the Laws Governing Arbitration under Certain Public Employees Labor Relations Laws" (S.P. 264) (L.D. 677) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, RAFFERTY of York, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, PAULHUS of Bath)
Transportation
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Building a Trail on the Mountain Division Rail Line (S.P. 258) (L.D. 672) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative ORDWAY of Standish and Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland, Representatives: WADSWORTH of Hiram, BAILEY of Gorham)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Legalize Online Raffles for Nonprofit Organizations" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 273) (L.D. 685) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, FARRIN of Somerset, STEWART of Aroostook, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: KINNEY of Knox)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 3, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 3, 2021, 9 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 3, 2021, as follows:
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resolve, Directing State Agencies That Maintain Public Lands for Recreation To Make Certain Information Readily Accessible to the General Public (S.P. 279) (L.D. 728) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin) (Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake and Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representative: LANDRY of Farmington)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Allow the Purchase of Health Insurance across State Lines" (S.P. 278) (L.D. 713) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Protect Economic Competitiveness in Maine by Extending the End Date for Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits" (S.P. 281) (L.D. 730) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Allow Certain Police Officers To Return to Participation in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System" (S.P. 276) (L.D. 711) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, BAILEY of York, DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, COSTAIN of Plymouth, O'CONNELL of Brewer)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Provide Transparency Regarding State Contracts during a State of Emergency" (S.P. 280) (L.D. 729) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford)
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require Constitutional Officers To Be Elected by Statewide Election (S.P. 285) (L.D. 733) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senators: FARRIN of Somerset, CYRWAY of Kennebec, Representatives: COREY of Windham, DOLLOFF of Milton Township)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Establish a Program To Assist Regional Firefighter Training Programs, To Provide Tax Credits to Businesses That Employ Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons and To Provide Benefits to Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons" (S.P. 283) (L.D. 731) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, DILLINGHAM of Oxford)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Eliminate the Requirement for an Inspection for a Noncommercial Vehicle Less Than 20 Years Old" (S.P. 277) (L.D. 712) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Refund 50 Percent of 2020 State Liquor Licensing Fees to Nonprofit Organizations" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 284) (L.D. 732) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative: DOLLOFF of Milton Township)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-43) The Following Communication: (S.C. 271)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE
March 12, 2021
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it referred Bill “An Act To Make a Vehicle Registration Violation a Secondary Offense” (H.P. 613) (L.D. 845) to the Committee on Transportation in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act To Permit Emergency Funding for Food Banks When a State of Emergency is Declared" (H.P. 955) (L.D. 1299)
Sponsored by Representative PAULHUS of Bath. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, BERRY of Bowdoinham, HEPLER of Woolwich, MATLACK of St. George, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc. (3-2) Bill "An Act To Allow the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard To Request Quick Response Funds from the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund after Receiving Authorization from the Governor" (H.P. 964) (L.D. 1308)
Sponsored by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act To Provide Funds for Community-based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services and To Reduce by Half the Funding for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency" (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1298)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. (3-4) Bill "An Act To Restrict the Sale, Purchase and Use of Fireworks in the State" (H.P. 963) (L.D. 1307)
Sponsored by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FAY of Raymond, HEPLER of Woolwich, RECKITT of South Portland, Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York. (3-5) Bill "An Act To Clarify Who Signs and Swears to a Certificate Stating the Results of a Breath-alcohol Test" (H.P. 969) (L.D. 1313)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox. (3-6) Bill "An Act To Protect Firearm Use and Possession Rights during a State of Emergency and Require a Two-thirds Vote by the Legislative Council To Declare or Extend a State of Emergency" (H.P. 971) (L.D. 1315)
Sponsored by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. (3-7) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Length of Service Award Program" (H.P. 972) (L.D. 1316)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Newcastle, CUDDY of Winterport, FAY of Raymond, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senator: CURRY of Waldo. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-8) Bill "An Act To Maximize Service to Students by Adopting Conditional Allowances for Participation by Families of School Board Members in School Activities" (H.P. 975) (L.D. 1323)
Sponsored by Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, ROCHE of Wells, Senator: RAFFERTY of York. (3-9) Bill "An Act To Establish the Career Advancement and Navigation Initiative in the Department of Education To Lower Barriers to Career Advancement" (H.P. 981) (L.D. 1329)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CUDDY of Winterport, RIELLY of Westbrook, TEPLER of Topsham, Senator: BAILEY of York. (3-10) Bill "An Act To Create Education Choices by Creating Education Savings Accounts for Maine Students" (H.P. 994) (L.D. 1343)
Sponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston. Cosponsored by Representatives: FECTEAU of Augusta, PICKETT of Dixfield, SAMPSON of Alfred. Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-11) Bill "An Act To Include Crisis Response Services in Emergency Services Offered through the E-9-1-1 System" (H.P. 962) (L.D. 1306)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. (3-12) Bill "An Act To Require Dispatch Units To Employ a Person with a Social Work Background" (H.P. 970) (L.D. 1314)
Sponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham. (3-13) Bill "An Act To Protect Maine Electricity Customers from Threats of Disconnection in the Wintertime" (H.P. 980) (L.D. 1328)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot. (3-14) Bill "An Act Regarding Net Energy Billing Limits" (H.P. 983) (L.D. 1332)
Sponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-15) Bill "An Act To Support Transitional Housing for Persons Experiencing Abuse, Dangerous Living Conditions, Economic Insecurity Due to Divorce or Separation, Chronic Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder or Mental Disorders" (H.P. 957) (L.D. 1301)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, SYLVESTER of Portland. (3-16) Bill "An Act To Streamline Requests for Housing Assistance" (H.P. 961) (L.D. 1305)
Sponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland. (3-17) Bill "An Act To Provide Relief from Audit Requirements for Certain Health Care Facilities during a State of Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 977) (L.D. 1325)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor. (3-18) Bill "An Act Concerning the Dispensation of Naloxone Hydrochloride by Emergency Medical Services Providers" (H.P. 984) (L.D. 1333)
Sponsored by Representative ZAGER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, MAXMIN of Lincoln. (3-19) Bill "An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services during a Public Health Emergency" (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1344)
Sponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot. Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-20) Resolve, To Change the Educational Requirements of Certain Behavioral Health Professionals (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 958) (L.D. 1302)
Sponsored by Representative STEARNS of Guilford. Cosponsored by Representative: JAVNER of Chester, Senator: MOORE of Washington. (3-21) Bill "An Act To Provide Protection for Tractors When Using Public Ways" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 973) (L.D. 1321)
Sponsored by Representative KINNEY of Knox. Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, Senator: BLACK of Franklin. (3-22) Bill "An Act To Protect Medicare Beneficiaries from Surprise Medical Billing" (H.P. 992) (L.D. 1341)
Sponsored by Representative BELL of Yarmouth. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-23) Bill "An Act To Provide Educational Opportunities for Family Members of Deceased Veterans, First Responders and Health Care Workers" (H.P. 953) (L.D. 1297)
Sponsored by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLOUTIER of Lewiston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUNPHY of Old Town, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin. (3-24) Bill "An Act To Address Systemic Racism and Improve Economic Prosperity" (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1309)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-25) Bill "An Act To Create the Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program" (H.P. 979) (L.D. 1327)
Sponsored by Representative BAILEY of Gorham. Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, FAY of Raymond, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, ROBERTS of South Berwick, SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-26) Bill "An Act To Guarantee Housing Rights during a State of Civil Emergency" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 952) (L.D. 1296)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representative: TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-27) Bill "An Act To Ensure Judicial Discretion in Sentencing" (H.P. 959) (L.D. 1303)
Sponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, HARNETT of Gardiner, LOOKNER of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. (3-28) Bill "An Act Regarding Criminal Records" (H.P. 966) (L.D. 1310)
Sponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland. (3-29) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct an Assessment of Human Trafficking in the State (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1324)
Sponsored by Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick. Cosponsored by Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, RECKITT of South Portland, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland. (3-30) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Civil Legal Services Fund" (H.P. 978) (L.D. 1326)
Sponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor. (3-31) Bill "An Act To Discontinue the Use of the Terms 'Handicap,' 'Handicapped' and 'Hearing Impaired' in State Laws, Rules and Official Documents" (H.P. 987) (L.D. 1336)
Sponsored by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, DODGE of Belfast, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland. (3-32) Bill "An Act To Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws" (H.P. 991) (L.D. 1340)
Sponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-33) Resolve, Directing the Maine State Housing Authority To Allow Rental Housing Owners To Apply for Emergency Rental Relief Assistance (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 974) (L.D. 1322)
Sponsored by Representative DRINKWATER of Milford. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BLIER of Buxton. (3-34) Bill "An Act To Protect Employees' Exercise of Workplace Rights" (H.P. 989) (L.D. 1338)
Sponsored by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, GERE of Kennebunkport, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox. (3-35) Bill "An Act To Clarify That Municipal Firefighters, Volunteer First Responders and Substitute Teachers Are Excluded from Maine Earned Paid Leave" (H.P. 990) (L.D. 1339)
Sponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales. Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-36) Bill "An Act To Require County Governments To Coordinate with Municipalities To Create Plans To Address Homelessness" (H.P. 956) (L.D. 1300)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft, Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln. (3-37) Bill "An Act Regarding the State Employee Health Commission" (H.P. 967) (L.D. 1311)
Sponsored by Representative EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BROOKS of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, LIBBY of Auburn, MATHIESON of Kittery. (3-38) Bill "An Act To Remove Barriers to Accessory Dwelling Units and Allow Accessory Dwelling Units where Single-family Houses Are Allowed" (H.P. 968) (L.D. 1312)
Sponsored by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, DOUDERA of Camden, MORALES of South Portland, OSHER of Orono. Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-39) Bill "An Act To Create the Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund" (H.P. 960) (L.D. 1304)
Sponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford. (3-40) Bill "An Act To Promote Economic Development through Increased Film Incentives" (H.P. 985) (L.D. 1334)
Sponsored by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and Representatives: FECTEAU of Augusta, ROEDER of Bangor, TERRY of Gorham, WHITE of Waterville, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor, Senators: BAILEY of York, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec. (3-41) Bill "An Act To Provide for Exemption from the Sales Tax for Basic Needs Products and Offset the Loss of Revenue" (H.P. 986) (L.D. 1335)
Sponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham. Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MATLACK of St. George, SACHS of Freeport, TERRY of Gorham, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland. (3-42) Bill "An Act To Increase Affordable Housing and Reduce Property Taxes through an Impact Fee on Vacant Residences" (H.P. 988) (L.D. 1337)
Sponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland. Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GERE of Kennebunkport, HYMANSON of York, MORALES of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, STOVER of Boothbay. (3-43) Bill "An Act To Authorize a Local Option Sales Tax on Lodging and Other Goods and Provide Funding for Tax Abatement and Rental Relief" (H.P. 993) (L.D. 1342)
Sponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative TERRY of Gorham, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 882) (Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, FECTEAU of Augusta, HEPLER of Woolwich, SALISBURY of Westbrook)
JOINT RESOLUTION, RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF TEACHERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS,education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of Maine; and
WHEREAS, teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of Maine; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the extraordinary role teachers and other education staff play in the lives of Maine students; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased and dramatically changed the duties of teachers and other education staff; and
WHEREAS, despite school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and other education staff have stepped up in new ways to support their students and communities, including by coordinating remote learning, supporting the mental health of students, providing meals to students in need and distributing technology to students; and
WHEREAS, this implementation of adaptive responses to the emerging education challenges serves to protect young people's educational opportunities during and following the COVID-19 pandemic;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize the roles and contributions of the teachers and other education staff in building and enhancing the civic, cultural and economic well-being of Maine and in supporting students' opportunity to learn during the challenging crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) John Myers, of Buxton, for his 35 years of service to the Town of Buxton, including service as Town Clerk from 1986 to 2021 and Treasurer from 1986 to 2006. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 66) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Representative CARLOW of Buxton.
(5-2) Mia Dawbin, of West Gardiner, a member of Troop No. 1776, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout and is the first female Scout in the State to achieve this distinction. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 68) Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-3) Robbie Moulton, of Scarborough, who is retiring as Chief of the Scarborough Police Department after 44 years of public service with the department. Chief Moulton worked his way up through the ranks, having begun as a reserve officer in 1977, and has received many commendations and awards for his service. He graduated from the 150th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and has been a certified instructor and Board of Trustees member at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Among his many accomplishments, he launched Operation Hope, which became a model for the State regarding interactions with those suffering from substance use disorder and has been widely viewed as both a more compassionate and a more effective way of approaching Maine's opioid crisis. We extend to Chief Moulton our appreciation and best wishes;
(HLS 69) Presented by Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Senator BRENNER of Cumberland, Representative BAILEY of Gorham, Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
(5-4) Jakob Hindman, of Belmont, a student at Gladys Weymouth School, who received a commendation from the Waldo County Regional Communication Center and Belfast Fire and Rescue for his bravery in responding to a medical emergency. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 70) Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-5) Thomas Connolly, Jr., of Sanford, who is retiring as Chief of the Sanford Police Department after 14 years of service as chief and 41 years of law enforcement service overall. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 71) Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford. Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York, Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford, Representative HYMANSON of York.
(5-6) Randy Harris, of Lee, coach of the Lee Academy boys basketball team for the past 37 seasons, who recently coached his team to its 400th victory. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 72) Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester. Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
(5-7) Edward Dewitt, of Trenton, on the celebration of his 90th birthday on March 10, 2021 and for his long service to his community, including with the Ellsworth Police Department, as Postmaster and with Downeast Transportation service, and for his service to the Nation in the United States Army during the Korean War. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 73) Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth. Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
(5-8) Courtney Peabody, of Solon, a senior at Carrabec High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 75) Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-9) the Medomak Valley High School Cheerleading Team, of Waldoboro, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Championship. This is the team's 5th KVAC title in 6 years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 76) Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox, Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship.
(5-10) Kate Pinette, of Wells, a senior at Wells High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 77) Presented by Representative ROCHE of Wells. Cosponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York, Representative HYMANSON of York.
(5-11) the Top Ten Percent of students of the 2021 graduating class of Hermon High School: Noelle Patten, Brady Reed, Torria Wittmer, Riley Perry, Kelsey Bridges, Eli Reed, Amanda Cox, Kalley Curry, Mia Buzzeo, Patrick Verrill, Jasmine Boulier and Mackenzie Stepp. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 78) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-12) Victor Leinberger, of Canton, who has received the Boston Post Cane, an honor given to the oldest citizen of a municipality. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 79) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-13) the Top Ten Percent of students of the 2021 graduating class of Mt. View High School, in Thorndike: Zoe Mayhew, Calla Collins, Jacie Nickerson, Jensen Aspinall, Sage Pound, Lydia Bryant, Macy Fowler, Joseph Grassi, Morgan Fonger and Emma Fonger. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 80) Presented by Representative KINNEY of Knox. Cosponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo.
(5-14) Dexter Regional High School, which placed second at the Thomas Cup Competition. The Thomas Cup Competition centers on business, innovation and technology and this year included over 200 students on 50 teams from 30 Maine high schools. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 81) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
(5-15) Spencer Jacques, of Dixfield, a senior at Dirigo High School, who received the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award for his dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 82) Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
(5-16) Robert Heard, of Porter, to whom the Town of Porter has dedicated its Annual Town Report in recognition of his long service on the Select Board and Planning Board and his service on the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 83) Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram. Cosponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
(5-17) Valier Thibeault, of Madawaska, who celebrated his 101st birthday on March 21, 2021. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 84) Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-18) Miles Lambke, of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, who is a recipient of a 2021 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 86) Presented by Representative POIRIER of Skowhegan. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
In Memory of: (5-19) John Thomas Woods, of Cape Elizabeth. Mr. Woods was a leader in the State in the effort to end student hunger, first as Chair of Share Our Strength for Maine and then as cofounder of Full Plates Full Potential. He helped to ensure thousands of children were fed and had a chance to live healthier, more fulfilled lives. As a young man, he started working at the Sheraton, Boston and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels, traveling and opening new properties, before going on to work in sales and marketing positions at the Ritz-Carlton, Cedant Corporation and Red Ventures. Mr. Woods will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends and all those whose lives he touched;
(HLS 74) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
(5-20) Mary Ellen Gross, of Penobscot. Mrs. Gross worked as a CNA at Penobscot Nursing Home and at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. She worked for the Town of Penobscot for 18 years as tax collector, treasurer, clerk and administrative assistant. Mrs. Gross will be long remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 52 years, Cordell, her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(HLS 85) Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot. Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-1) Representative HARNETT for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee" (H.P. 996) (L.D. 1345)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.
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Refer to the Committee on Judiciary
(6-2) Representative HARNETT for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on Bill "An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Fees Charged for Responding to Public Records Requests" (H.P. 997) (L.D. 1346)
Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 411, subsection 6, paragraph G.
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Divided Report (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-52) on Bill "An Act To Make Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 525) (L.D. 715) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-50) on Bill "An Act To Fund the State's Free Health Clinics" (H.P. 13) (L.D. 47) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Strengthen the Coequal Branches of Maine Government by Ensuring the Legislature Has Access to Necessary Information" (H.P. 79) (L.D. 113) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-46) on Resolve, To Require State Departments To Report on Rule Changes within State Government since the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic (H.P. 219) (L.D. 315) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Assist Certain Businesses in the State That Sell Prepared Food or Alcohol" (H.P. 96) (L.D. 140) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-48) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Allow Signs in a Public Right-of-way To Be Removed by the Landowner" (H.P. 139) (L.D. 186) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act To Remove the Authorization for Temporary Signs To Be Placed in the Public Right-of-way" (H.P. 279) (L.D. 395) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 38) (L.D. 30) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey a Parcel of Land in Augusta to the Maine Veterans' Homes Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-24) (7-2) (S.P. 44) (L.D. 36) Bill "An Act To Amend the Definition of 'Timber Harvesting'" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-25) (7-3) (S.P. 93) (L.D. 204) Bill "An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Interest Rate for State Loans under the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-23) (7-4) (H.P. 33) (L.D. 67) Bill "An Act To Assist in the Restoration of Atlantic Salmon" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-5) (H.P. 35) (L.D. 69) Bill "An Act To Reduce Duplicative Permitting Review for Projects under the Site Location of Development Laws" Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 239) (L.D. 335) Bill "An Act To Clarify Requirements for Criminal History Record Checks Pursuant to the Federal Family First Prevention Services Act" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-7) (H.P. 300) (L.D. 416) Bill "An Act Regarding the Production and Sale of Birch Syrup and Birch Syrup Products" (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass (7-8) (H.P. 346) (L.D. 472) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 104: Certain Payments Not Immediate, a Major Substantive Rule of the Treasurer of State (EMERGENCY) Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass (7-9) (H.P. 420) (L.D. 577) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 6: Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-10) (H.P. 451) (L.D. 615) Bill "An Act To Remove the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Requirement for Dental Therapists" (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass (7-11) (H.P. 51) (L.D. 85) Bill "An Act Concerning MaineCare Coverage for Donor Breast Milk" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-45) (7-12) (H.P. 59) (L.D. 93) Bill "An Act To Improve Maine's Quality Rating System for Child Care Services" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-51) (7-13) (H.P. 72) (L.D. 106) Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Aquaculture Leasing and Licensing Statutes" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-47) (7-14) (H.P. 108) (L.D. 152) Bill "An Act To Address Training Requirements for Harbor Masters" Committee on MARINE RESOURCES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) (7-15) (H.P. 142) (L.D. 207) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Fee Schedule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Land Use Planning Commission (EMERGENCY) Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-44) (7-16) (H.P. 226) (L.D. 322) Bill "An Act To Provide Occupants of Motor Vehicles with Gold Star Family Registration Plates Free Entry to State Parks and Historic Sites" Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-42) (7-17) (H.P. 330) (L.D. 454) Bill "An Act To Ensure Equity in the Shellfish Depuration Compensation Process for Municipalities by Increasing the Rate of Reimbursement Paid to Municipalities" Committee on MARINE RESOURCESreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43) (7-18) (H.P. 421) (L.D. 578) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 113: Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Infection Prevention and Control, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (EMERGENCY) Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-53)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapters 33 to 43, Concerning the Regulation of Fantasy Contests, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit (H.P. 95) (L.D. 139)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) Resolve, Directing the Maine Health Data Organization To Determine the Best Methods and Definitions To Use in Collecting Data To Better Understand Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Provision of Health Care in Maine (H.P. 190) (L.D. 274)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-3) An Act To Require the Department of Education To Report Annually on Summer Educational Programs (H.P. 10) (L.D. 44) (10-4) An Act To Invest in the Stewardship and Management of Properties Acquired with the Proceeds from the Land for Maine's Future Fund or the Public Access to Maine Waters Fund (H.P. 31) (L.D. 65) (10-5) An Act To Make Sales to Area Agencies on Aging Tax-exempt (H.P. 52) (L.D. 86) (10-6) An Act To Amend the Removal Process Applicable to the Position of State Supervisor of the Forest Protection Unit of the Bureau of Forestry (H.P. 56) (L.D. 90) (10-7) An Act To Clarify Maine's Statutes Related to the Licensing of Child Care Providers (H.P. 64) (L.D. 98) (10-8) An Act To Allow Career Educators To Retire without Penalty (H.P. 77) (L.D. 111) (10-9) An Act To Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions (H.P. 114) (L.D. 158) (10-10) An Act To Restore Honor to Certain Service Members (H.P. 126) (L.D. 173) (10-11) An Act To Recognize "My Sweet Maine" as Maine's Song of the 21st Century (H.P. 162) (L.D. 232) (10-12) An Act To Allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists To Bill for Their Services (H.P. 175) (L.D. 254) (10-13) An Act To Amend the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act (H.P. 304) (L.D. 420)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-14) Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory (H.P. 102) (L.D. 146) (10-15) Resolve, Directing the Maine Board of Pharmacy To Evaluate Existing Accommodations Available to Persons Who Are Visually Impaired To Access Prescription Information (H.P. 125) (L.D. 172)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Town of Canton (SLS 79)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-39) - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act To Make Election Day a State Holiday" (H.P. 202) (L.D. 286)
TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative MATLACK of St. George. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
3. Bill "An Act To Protect Endangered Species Whose Life Cycles Include Maine Land or Waters" (S.P. 298) (L.D. 883)
- In Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES. TABLED - March 11, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town. PENDING - REFERENCE IN CONCURRENCE.
4. Bill "An Act To Increase the State's Share of the Cost of Health Insurance for Retired Teachers" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 206) (L.D. 293)
- In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-27). TABLED - March 12, 2021 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED.
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STATUTORY ADJOURNMENT DATE June 16, 2021
State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Statement of Purpose of the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act of 1982 To Include Emergency Responses That Do Not Require Transportation" (S.P. 391) (L.D. 1290)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Increase High School Graduation Rates for Students Experiencing Education Disruption" (S.P. 424) (L.D. 1318)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Reduce Fire Response Time by Eliminating Standardized Dispatch Protocols for Fire 9-1-1 Calls" (S.P. 399) (L.D. 1291)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Certain Injectable Medications for Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder" (S.P. 413) (L.D. 1293) (1-5) Bill "An Act To Regulate Insurance Carrier Concurrent, Prepayment and Postpayment Review" (S.P. 423) (L.D. 1317) (1-6) Bill "An Act To Allow Maine Shareholders of Banks and Members and Corporators of Credit Unions To Hold Virtual Meetings" (S.P. 426) (L.D. 1320) (1-7) Bill "An Act To Make Individual and Small Group Health Insurance More Affordable in Certain High-premium Counties" (S.P. 428) (L.D. 1331) (1-8) Bill "An Act To Clarify That Commercial Service Contracts Are Excluded from the Service Contracts Act" (S.P. 429) (L.D. 1347)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-9) Bill "An Act Regarding the Parental Right To Direct the Health Care of Children" (S.P. 405) (L.D. 1292) (1-10) Bill "An Act To Prevent Discrimination against Domestic Violence Victims" (S.P. 422) (L.D. 1294)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(1-11) Bill "An Act Regarding Registered Dispensaries and Rules under the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act and the Definition of 'Resident' in the Marijuana Legalization Act" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 425) (L.D. 1319) (1-12) Bill "An Act To Join the National Popular Vote Compact" (S.P. 427) (L.D. 1330)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS and ordered printed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.P. 388)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 18, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 18, 2021, 37 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 18, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Reduce Homeowner and Municipal Energy Bills through Increased Efficiency and Weatherization Projects" (S.P. 355) (L.D. 1094) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative KESSLER of South Portland and Senator: MOORE of Washington, Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, WHITE of Waterville)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Purchase 4 Nursing Simulators for Use by the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System" (S.P. 356) (L.D. 1095) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Bill "An Act To Expand the Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy To Include 6 Members of the Public Who Are Not Employed as Any Type of Law Enforcement Personnel and To Require a Public Review of the Training Syllabus" (S.P. 353) (L.D. 1092) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Representatives: WARREN of Hallowell, SYLVESTER of Portland, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, DOUDERA of Camden, PLUECKER of Warren, CUDDY of Winterport, WHITE of Waterville, McDONALD of Stonington)
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act To Require the State To Meet the Mandatory 55 Percent Contribution to Schools" (S.P. 377) (L.D. 1114) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox)
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Support Rural Maine Residents through the Winter by Providing Rebates for Backup Power Generators" (S.P. 359) (L.D. 1098) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Support the Continued Access to Solar Energy and Battery Storage by Maine Homes and Businesses" (S.P. 361) (L.D. 1100) (Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York)
Bill "An Act To Create Needed Broadband Infrastructure in Rural Maine through the Establishment of a Satellite-based Broadband Grant Program" (S.P. 368) (L.D. 1107) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, MIRAMANT of Knox, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representatives: WADSWORTH of Hiram, CARLOW of Buxton)
Resolve, To Require Review of the Outcomes of Utility Restructuring and Electricity Generation Divestiture (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 379) (L.D. 1116) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representatives: WADSWORTH of Hiram, FOSTER of Dexter)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Increase Municipal Oversight in the Site Location of Development Laws" (S.P. 350) (L.D. 1089) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford)
Bill "An Act Regarding the Definition of 'Development of State or Regional Significance That May Substantially Affect the Environment'" (S.P. 358) (L.D. 1097) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, To Equitably Fund Legal Fees for Progressive Treatment Programs (S.P. 351) (L.D. 1090) (Sponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Improve the Long-term Outcomes for Youth Transitioning from State Care by Raising the Upper Age Limit for Voluntary Support Eligibility" (S.P. 352) (L.D. 1091) (Sponsored by Senator CURRY of Waldo) (Cosponsored by Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Resolve, To Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare Reimbursement in Nursing Homes (S.P. 374) (L.D. 1112) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and Senators: KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: LYMAN of Livermore Falls, PERRY of Calais)
Resolve, To Direct the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations To Study and Propose Solutions to Disparities in Access to Prenatal Care in the State (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 376) (L.D. 1113) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative TALBOT ROSS of Portland and Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Improve Access to HIV Prevention Medications" (S.P. 378) (L.D. 1115) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, CLAXTON of Androscoggin)
Bill "An Act To Prevent Excessive Prices for Prescription Drugs" (S.P. 380) (L.D. 1117) (Sponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford and Senators: SANBORN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, RAFFERTY of York, Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, DOUDERA of Camden, WHITE of Waterville)
Bill "An Act To Limit Credit Card Fees by Requiring Monthly Credit Card Billing" (S.P. 382) (L.D. 1119) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship and Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: MATLACK of St. George, DOUDERA of Camden)
Bill "An Act To Allow Dentists To Receive Continuing Education Credits for Uncompensated Volunteer Work" (S.P. 383) (L.D. 1120) (Sponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Rule-making Authority of the Supreme Judicial Court Concerning Electronic Records and Filing" (S.P. 357) (L.D. 1096) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Update the Law Governing Preliminary Injunctions in Judicial Separation and Divorce Actions" (S.P. 363) (L.D. 1102) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative CARDONE of Bangor and Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act To Expand the 1998 Special Retirement Plan To Include Civilian Employees Who Work for the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab and Computer Crimes Unit" (S.P. 362) (L.D. 1101) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Allow a 5-year Open Enrollment in the Participating Local District Retirement Program for Certain Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Other Municipal Employees" (S.P. 364) (L.D. 1103) (Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York) (Cosponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland and Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, BALDACCI of Penobscot, CURRY of Waldo, RAFFERTY of York, Representative: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach)
Resolve, Directing the Maine Public Employees Retirement System To Convene a Working Group To Investigate Public Pension Options (S.P. 366) (L.D. 1105) (Sponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln) (Cosponsored by Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, Representatives: McCREA of Fort Fairfield, FECTEAU of Augusta, BRENNAN of Portland)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit an Employer from Charging an Employee for Direct Deposit for Wages" (S.P. 367) (L.D. 1106) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Allow Nonresidents Who Own Property To Speak at Town Meetings on Local Issues" (S.P. 349) (L.D. 1088) (Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington)
Bill "An Act To Promote Legislative Oversight of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds" (S.P. 370) (L.D. 1108) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Authorize a Memorial to the Victims of COVID-19" (S.P. 386) (L.D. 1123) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, BALDACCI of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, MATLACK of St. George, PLUECKER of Warren)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Promote Reliable Rural High-speed Internet" (S.P. 381) (L.D. 1118) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Transportation
Bill "An Act To Increase the Time for Which a Temporary Motor Vehicle Registration Plate Is Valid" (S.P. 365) (L.D. 1104) (Sponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset) (Cosponsored by Representative PARRY of Arundel and Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representative: MARTIN of Sinclair)
Bill "An Act To Align Equipment Requirements for Electric Bicycles with National Manufacturing Standards" (S.P. 371) (L.D. 1109) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Clarify the Authority To Manage Electric Bicycle Access to Off-road Trails" (S.P. 372) (L.D. 1110) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Promote Public Safety by Allowing Lighted Signs on Certain Vehicles" (S.P. 385) (L.D. 1122) (Sponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: FARRIN of Somerset, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: MARTIN of Greene, MARTIN of Sinclair, PERKINS of Oakland, WHITE of Waterville, O'CONNELL of Brewer, WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor)
Bill "An Act To Change the Threshold for Creating a Specialty License Plate from 2,000 Prepaid Orders to 1,000 Prepaid Orders and To Extend by One Year the Time Allowed for Gathering Signatures" (S.P. 387) (L.D. 1124) (Sponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Expand the Options for Shipping Wine Directly to Customers" (S.P. 354) (L.D. 1093) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative PLUECKER of Warren and Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, DOUDERA of Camden, CUDDY of Winterport, WHITE of Waterville, McDONALD of Stonington, GEIGER of Rockland)
Bill "An Act Regarding Election Reform" (S.P. 360) (L.D. 1099) (Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington)
Bill "An Act To Update the Statutes Governing Membership of the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes" (S.P. 373) (L.D. 1111) (Sponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock) (Cosponsored by Senator: FARRIN of Somerset, Representative: CAIAZZO of Scarborough)
Bill "An Act To Create an Open and Streamlined Primary System" (S.P. 384) (L.D. 1121) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (S.P. 401)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 22, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 22, 2021, 9 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 22, 2021, as follows:
Education and Cultural Affairs
Bill "An Act Regarding the Terms of Office of the Director of the Maine State Museum Commission, the State Librarian and the Director of the Maine Arts Commission" (S.P. 392) (L.D. 1206) (Sponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland) (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Bill "An Act To Maintain the Current Level of Education Funding" (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 393) (L.D. 1207) (Sponsored by Senator RAFFERTY of York)
Environment and Natural Resources
Bill "An Act To Amend the State's Electronic Waste Recycling Law" (S.P. 394) (L.D. 1208) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford)
Health and Human Services
Bill "An Act To Address the Shortage of Direct Care Workers for Children with Disabilities in Maine" (S.P. 389) (L.D. 1204) (Sponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot) (Cosponsored by Representative STETKIS of Canaan and Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, CRAVEN of Lewiston)
Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Bill "An Act To Allow Crematories Using Chemical Dissolution Processes in Facilities Other Than Cemeteries" (S.P. 396) (L.D. 1223) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act To Authorize Remote Participation in Maine State Cultural Affairs Council Meetings" (S.P. 397) (L.D. 1224) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland)
Bill "An Act To Provide Dignity for Fetal Remains by Requiring Their Interment or Cremation" (S.P. 398) (L.D. 1225) (Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec) (Cosponsored by Representative ALLEY of Beals and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, POULIOT of Kennebec, Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, LANDRY of Farmington, DRINKWATER of Milford, NADEAU of Winslow)
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Reduce Property Taxes of Seniors in an Amount Equal to the Cost of Education" (S.P. 395) (L.D. 1222) (Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin)
Veterans and Legal Affairs
Bill "An Act To Ensure Equitable Taxation of Off-track Betting Facilities" (S.P. 390) (L.D. 1205) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.P. 409)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 23, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 23, 2021, 6 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 23, 2021, as follows:
Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Connect Maine with a World-class Internet Infrastructure" (S.P. 402) (L.D. 1235) (Sponsored by Senator BENNETT of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and Senator: MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representative: SKOLFIELD of Weld)
Judiciary
Bill "An Act Authorizing the Attorney General To Enter into Contingent Fee Agreements" (S.P. 403) (L.D. 1236) (Sponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland) (Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Bill "An Act To Protect Women's Single-sex Shelters" (S.P. 406) (L.D. 1238) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford)
Labor and Housing
Bill "An Act Establishing Employers' Right To File a Complaint To Enforce Payment of Workers' Compensation Premiums" (S.P. 407) (L.D. 1239) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook, Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, WARREN of Scarborough)
Resolve, To Review Barriers to Regional Solutions for Housing Choices (S.P. 408) (L.D. 1240) (Sponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc) (Cosponsored by Senators: LIBBY of Androscoggin, HICKMAN of Kennebec, CURRY of Waldo, Representatives: TEPLER of Topsham, MORALES of South Portland, BAILEY of Gorham, SUPICA of Bangor)
State and Local Government
Bill "An Act To Allow the Governor To Declare a Limited State of Emergency for Federal Aid Purposes" (S.P. 404) (L.D. 1237) (Sponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford) (Cosponsored by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.P. 411)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 24, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 24, 2021, 1 bill was received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, this bill was referred to a Joint Standing Committee on March 24, 2021, as follows:
Taxation
Bill "An Act To Place a Moratorium on Property Revaluations for Tax Purposes during a State of Emergency" (S.P. 410) (L.D. 1247) (Sponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (S.P. 421)
MAINE SENATE 130TH LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March 25, 2021
Hon. Troy D. Jackson President of the Senate 130th Legislature
Hon. Ryan M. Fecteau Speaker of the House 130th Legislature
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
On March 25, 2021, 7 bills were received by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule 308.2, these bills were referred to the Joint Standing Committees on March 25, 2021, as follows:
Energy, Utilities and Technology
Bill "An Act To Allow Owners and Renters To Use Future Electric Bill Payments To Finance Heat Pumps" (S.P. 415) (L.D. 1264) (Sponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York)
Health and Human Services
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Develop a Comprehensive Statewide Strategic Plan To Serve Maine People with Behavioral Health Needs throughout Their Lifespans (S.P. 412) (L.D. 1262) (Sponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Representative WARREN of Hallowell and Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, FAY of Raymond)
Bill "An Act To Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services" (S.P. 414) (L.D. 1263) (Sponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland)
Resolve, To Provide Medicaid Rate Increases for Professionals Working with Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (S.P. 418) (L.D. 1267) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford and Senator: MOORE of Washington, Representative: LEMELIN of Chelsea)
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Bill "An Act To Improve the Value of Dental Insurance" (S.P. 417) (L.D. 1266) (Sponsored by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland) (Cosponsored by Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln, Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, BROOKS of Lewiston, DUNPHY of Old Town)
Bill "An Act To Provide Greater Access to Treatment for Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting an Insurance Carrier from Requiring Prior Authorization or Step Therapy Protocol" (S.P. 420) (L.D. 1268) (Sponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook) (Cosponsored by Senators: SANBORN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: HYMANSON of York, MORRIS of Turner, WHITE of Waterville, COPELAND of Saco, EVANS of Dover-Foxcroft)
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Bill "An Act To Control the Means of Hunting Coyotes" (S.P. 416) (L.D. 1265) (Sponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox) (Cosponsored by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor and Senators: VITELLI of Sagadahoc, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, MATHIESON of Kittery, GEIGER of Rockland, OSHER of Orono)
Sincerely,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
Comes from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 369)
JOINT RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MAINE AND TAIWAN AND SUPPORTING BILATERAL TRADE RELATIONS AND TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
WHEREAS,the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) share a vibrant bilateral relationship marked by a mutually beneficial partnership, supported by our common values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and a free market economy, and our countries now enjoy the strongest relations ever; and
WHEREAS, President Tsai Ing-wen has worked tirelessly to ensure the prosperity of Taiwan’s 23.5 million people and promote international standing and has expressed commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of State, Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture clarified United States policy regarding Taiwan in a formal letter sent to governors of all 50 states dated November 21, 2019 stating that “expanding relations with Taiwan in areas such as trade, education, investment, and tourism is fully compatible with and supports U.S. policy and can be beneficial to your state or municipality”;and
WHEREAS, President Tsai has expressed Taiwan’s desire to reach a bilateral tradeagreement with the United States, and the 116th United States Congress’s Public Law 116-135, “Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019,” affirms that the United States should engage in strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations with Taiwan;and
WHEREAS, New England exported more than $1 billion in goods to Taiwan in 2020, of which Maine exported $52 million in goods, mostly in computer and electronic products, fish and other marine products, machinery and chemicals, making Taiwan Maine’s 12th largest export market in the world and the 7th largest export market in Asia in 2019, and Taiwan and the United States seek to increase trade and investment through a bilateral trade agreement, resulting in even greater Maine exports to Taiwan, educational and cultural exchange, scientific and technological interests and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is a key transport hub in the Asia-Pacific region, making its inclusionin international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization imperative for the best interests and safety of the international community. In addition, Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is important to the global effort to combat climate change; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, reaffirm the friendship between Maine and the Republic of China (Taiwan), and we continue to supportefforts to further strengthen United States-Taiwan and Maine-Taiwan trade and investment relations and support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and agreements, including the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the United States Framework Convention on Climate Change, and encourage the further exploration of ways to strengthen and promote bilateral exchange between Maine and Taiwan, including the possibility of signing a driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Taiwan, which would lead to a further increase in trade and people-to-people exchanges; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, the members of the Maine Congressional Delegation, the Honorable Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, the Honorable Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Jonathan Sun, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 5
(2-1) The Following Communication: (S.C. 369)
MAINE SENATE 130th LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
March 30, 2021
Honorable Ryan Fecteau Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Fecteau:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 130th Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs:
To the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees:
· Valerie Laure Bilogue Minkala Epse Tayong of Presque Isle for appointment · Kossi Gamedah of Falmouth for appointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary:
As a District Court Judge
· Andrew Benson of Athens for reappointment · Barbara L. Raimondi of Brunswick for reappointment · Eric J. Walker of Belmont for reappointment
As a Superior Court Justice
· Robert E. Mullen of Norridgewock for reappointment · Daniel I. Billings of Southport for reappointment
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs:
To the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
· Sarah LeClaire of Woodland for appointment.
To the Gambling Control Board
· Sari S. Greene of South Portland for appointment · Joseph R. Hanslip of Sanford for appointment · Noel C. March of Hampden for appointment
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 8
Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act To Amend the Definition of "Timber Harvesting" (S.P. 44) (L.D. 36)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act To Amend the Law Regarding the Interest Rate for State Loans under the Potato Marketing Improvement Fund (S.P. 93) (L.D. 204)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Pursuant to the Constitution
(10-3) Resolve, Authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands To Convey a Parcel of Land in Augusta to the Maine Veterans' Homes (S.P. 38) (L.D. 30)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. In accordance with the provisions of Section 23 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-4) An Act To Continue the Green Power Electricity Offer (H.P. 218) (L.D. 314)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 9
(1-1) Bill "An Act To Provide Funding To Support the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations" (H.P. 768) (L.D. 1034)
REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in the House on March 10, 2021.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 11
Acts (10-1) An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023 (H.P. 525) (L.D. 715)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 12
(1-1) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 435)
ORDERED, the House concurring, that all matters not finally disposed of at the time of adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature in the possession of the Legislature, including working papers and drafts in the possession of nonpartisan staff offices, gubernatorial nominations and all determinations of the Legislative Council regarding after-deadline bill requests and policies be held over to a subsequent special or regular session of the 130th Legislature in the posture in which they were at the time of adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature; and be it further
ORDERED, that any public hearing, work session or other meeting to conduct the business of the Legislature that is scheduled at the time this order is passed is hereby authorized to occur.
Comes from the Senate, READ and PASSED.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 13
Acts (10-1) An Act To Expand the Membership of the Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center (S.P. 14) (L.D. 7) (10-2) An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Reciprocity for Licensure of Professional Engineers (S.P. 18) (L.D. 11) (10-3) An Act To Clarify the American Sign Language Interpreters Licensing Laws (S.P. 25) (L.D. 18) (10-4) An Act Regarding Certificates of Birth, Marriage and Death (S.P. 32) (L.D. 24) (10-5) An Act To Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws and Related Provisions (S.P. 88) (L.D. 199) (10-6) An Act To Amend the Composition of the Piscataquis County Budget Committee (S.P. 104) (L.D. 243) (10-7) An Act To Eliminate Online Burn Permit Fees for All Areas of the State (S.P. 118) (L.D. 268) (10-8) An Act To Prohibit Smoking in Bus Shelters (S.P. 120) (L.D. 269) (10-9) An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (S.P. 145) (L.D. 338)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-10) Resolve, To Name a Mountain in Oxford County (S.P. 81) (L.D. 193)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 14
(1-1) Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Conduct an Assessment of Human Trafficking in the State (H.P. 976) (L.D. 1324)
REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in the House on March 30, 2021.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act To Ensure Municipal Compliance with Federal Immigration Laws" (H.P. 991) (L.D. 1340)
REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in the House on March 30, 2021.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) Bill "An Act To Create the Career and Technical Education Workforce Fund" (H.P. 960) (L.D. 1304)
REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in the House on March 30, 2021.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESSin NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act To Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines, Require Legislative Approval of Certain Transmission Lines and Facilities and Other Projects on Public Reserved Lands and Prohibit the Construction of Certain Transmission Lines in the Upper Kennebec Region" (I.B. 1) (L.D. 1295)
REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in the House on March 30, 2021.
Comes from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY and the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 15
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 375)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,bleeding disorders, which are distinguished by the inability to form a proper blood clot, are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma or menstruationand can lead to significant morbidity and can be fatal if not treated effectively; and
WHEREAS,many individuals with hemophilia became infected with HIV and hepatitis C in the 1980s due to the contamination of the blood supply and blood products;and
WHEREAS,Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will generate greater awareness andunderstanding of not only hemophilia but all inheritable bleeding disorders, including von Willebrand disease, which alone affects an estimated one percent of the U.S. population, or more than 3.2 million individuals; and
WHEREAS,Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will foster a greater sense ofcommunity and shared purpose among all individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders; and
WHEREAS,Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month will elevate awareness of andengagement in the inheritable bleeding disorders journey for the general public, enabling the prevention of illness, unnecessary procedures and disability; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize March 2021 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 400)
JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO DESIGNATE A STATE FUNERAL FOR THE LAST LIVING WORLD WAR II MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT WE, your Memorialists, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Maine now assembled in the First Regular Session, most respectfully present and petition the President of the United States and the United States Congress as follows:
WHEREAS, World War II, the most widespread war in history, lasted from 1939 until 1945; and
WHEREAS, the United States entered the war in 1941, following an attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese fighter planes; and
WHEREAS, over 16 million Americans served their country and the Allied powers overthe course of the war; and
WHEREAS, the men and women who served our country in World War II have been collectively called the “greatest generation” for their selfless sacrifice;and
WHEREAS, the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that is awarded by the United States Government; and
WHEREAS, the Medal of Honor is presented by the President of the United States in the name of the Congress of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Medal of Honor is conferred only upon members of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguished themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force or while serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States was not a belligerent party;and
WHEREAS, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded since its creation in 1861; the Medal of Honor was awarded to 473 Americans during World War II; and only 2 ofthose 473 Americans are still alive today; and
WHEREAS, each of these courageous servicemen, Charles H. Coolidge of Tennessee and Hershel Woodrow Williams of West Virginia, risked his life while serving his country with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity and therefore deserves the gratitude of the American people;and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has the sole authority to designate a statefuneral for a person who has rendered distinguished service to the Nation;and
WHEREAS, historically, the President of the United States has designated state funeralsfor former presidents, generals and other extraordinary Americans;and
WHEREAS, our Nation is currently divided and yearns for a unifying national event;and
WHEREAS, holding a state funeral for the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient would provide a deeply meaningful way for the American people to unite and honor all 16 million members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served from 1941 to 1945; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirtieth Legislature now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, respectfully urge and request that the President of the United States designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, to the President of the United States Senate, to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and to each Member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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