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One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Legislature

Second Regular Session

Advance Journal and Calendar

8th Legislative Day

In Senate Chamber, Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

Senate called to Order by President Michael D. Thibodeau of Waldo County.

Prayer by Pastor John West, Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator James F. Dill of Penobscot County.

Reading of the Journal of Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Doctor of the day, Patrick Connolly, M.D. of Falmouth.

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Michael D. Thibodeau

Senate President

http://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Heather J.R. Priest Secretary of the Senate

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Page 2

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

House Paper

(1-1) Bill "An Act To Ensure Equity in the Funding of Maine's Transportation Infrastructure by

Imposing an Annual Fee on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles"

H.P. 1252 L.D. 1806

Comes from the House, REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION and ordered

printed.

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Joint Orders

(1-2) The following Joint Order:

H.P. 1249

ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland

Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the repeal

of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph E, which allows

nonresidents who own at least 25 acres of land in Maine to hunt deer on the Saturday preceding

the first day of open season on deer.

Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.

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(1-3) The following Joint Order:

H.P. 1250

ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Joint Standing Committee on Inland

Fisheries and Wildlife is authorized to report out, to the House, legislation regarding the

termination of the authority of the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, pursuant to

the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 11161, subsection 2, to issue a permit to a person

allowing that person to use a noise suppression device with a firearm when hunting.

Comes from the House, READ and PASSED.

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Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(1-4) Lauernce Park, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of

Commerce 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Park began his farming career after serving

in the Korean War, and he continues to contribute to the potato and tree farming industries and

his community. We extend to Mr. Park our congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 852

(1-5) Smith's Farm, in Presque Isle, which has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of

Commerce 2017 Business of the Year Economic Impact Award. Smith's Farm is known for

being an innovator and one of the largest broccoli and cauliflower growers and shippers in the

United States. We extend to the owners, operators and employees of Smith's Farm our

congratulations and best wishes;

HLS 853

(1-6) Big Cheese Pizza, in Presque Isle, which has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of

Commerce 2017 Business of the Year Community Impact Award. Owners Rob and Martha

Frank allow groups to use their stores for fund-raising events and donate their products to fund-

raising activities throughout the region. We extend to the Franks our congratulations and best

wishes;

HLS 854

(1-7) Larry Clark, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of

Commerce 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Clark is the longest standing member of the

Rotary Club of Presque Isle, with over 48 years of service, and is often seen working

competently and quietly behind the scenes at community events. We extend to Mr. Clark our


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(1-8) Gina LeBlanc Eggert, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber

of Commerce 2017 Citizen of the Year Award. Ms. LeBlanc Eggert has been a contributing

member of various nonprofit and service organizations and was instrumental in coordinating

teams of Rotarians traveling to Guatemala to build eco-stoves and water filtration systems. We

extend to Ms. LeBlanc Eggert our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-9) Karen Gonya, of Presque Isle, who has received the Central Aroostook Chamber of

Commerce 2017 President's Award. Ms. Gonya is being honored for her leadership and

countless hours of behind-the-scenes efforts in contributing to the chamber. We extend to Ms.

Gonya our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-10) Emily Wheaton, of Mapleton, a senior at Presque Isle High School and a player on the

girls varsity basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point. We extend to Emily

our congratulations and best wishes;

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(1-11) Ryan Jones, of Norridgewock, who has received a Spirit of America Foundation Award.

The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism, and

the foundation presents awards to honor local individuals, organizations or projects in

appreciation of community service. We send our congratulations to Mr. Jones on his receiving

this award;

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(1-12) David Lyman, of Norridgewock, to whom the Town of Norridgewock has dedicated its

Town Report. Mr. Lyman has been involved in the community for many years in many roles,

including as Selectman, Assessor, Overseer of the Poor and Town Manager. We extend to Mr.

Lyman our congratulations on his receiving this recognition and offer him our best wishes;

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(1-13) Daniel Rosso, of Palmyra, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 59, who has attained the

high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting and is given

for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We

extend our congratulations to him on this achievement;

HLS 862

Come from the House, READ and PASSED.

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Joint Resolutions

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(1-14) Henry M. Glover, D.O., of Smithfield. Dr. Glover practiced medicine in Oakland for 35

years. He received many awards and recognitions for excellence in medicine, including his

being named the Young Physician of the Year and Central Maine's Physician of the Year, and he

served on numerous state and hospital boards. Dr. Glover will be long remembered and sadly

missed by his wife of 30 years, Michelle, and by his family and friends;

HLS 859

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(1-15) Miles Edward Francis, of Indian Island, an elder of the Penobscot Nation. Mr. Francis,

who was part of a family legacy of service over several generations, spent his life working in his

community, including serving on the Tribal Council for 26 years. He owned his own

construction business, operated Penobscot Super Bingo and participated in the development of

Foxwoods Casino. He was also President of Penobscot Indian Nation Enterprises, which created

a number of government contracting organizations that trained and employed tribal members.

Mr. Francis's efforts brought hope to those struggling to find employment, and he was a role

model who encouraged members of the community to strive for success. Mr. Francis will be

long remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 32 years, Zoraida, and by his family, his

friends, his community and all those whose lives he touched;

HLS 863

Come from the House READ and ADOPTED.

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(1-16) On motion of Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram, the following Joint Resolution:

(H.P. 1251) (Cosponsored by Representatives: HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, STANLEY of

Medway)

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE

UNITED STATES CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDER

ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

TO REQUIRE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET

WHEREAS, under the United States Constitution, Article V, the Congress of the

United States, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose

amendments to the United States Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of

two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments that, in

either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the United States

Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states, or by

conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be

proposed by the Congress; and

WHEREAS, with each passing year, this nation becomes more deeply in debt as

its expenditures grossly and repeatedly exceed available revenues, so that the public debt

now exceeds hundreds of billions of dollars; and

WHEREAS, the annual federal budget is a continual demonstration of an

unwillingness or inability of both the legislative and executive branches of the Federal

Government to curtail spending to conform to available revenues; and

WHEREAS, unified budgets do not reflect actual spending because of the

exclusion of special outlays that are neither included in the budget nor subject to the legal

public debt limit; and

WHEREAS, knowledgeable planning, fiscal prudence and plain good sense

require that the budget reflect all federal spending and be in balance; and

WHEREAS, believing that fiscal irresponsibility at the federal level, with the

inflation that results from this policy, is the greatest threat that faces our nation, we firmly

believe that constitutional restraint is necessary to bring about the fiscal discipline needed

to restore financial responsibility; and

WHEREAS, we believe action on amendments to the United States Constitution

concerning federal expenditures to be vital; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED: That the Legislature of Maine respectfully applies to the Congress

of the United States, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution,

for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the

United States Constitution requiring that, in the absence of a national emergency, the

total of all federal outlays made by the Congress of the United States for any fiscal year

may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenues for that fiscal year, together

with any related and appropriate fiscal restraints; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this application is to be considered as covering the same

subject matter as the presently outstanding balanced budget applications from other

states, including but not limited to previously adopted applications from Alabama,

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,

Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Nevada, New

Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South

Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and West Virginia; and this application must be

aggregated with same for the purpose of attaining the two-thirds of states necessary to

require the calling of a convention for proposing amendments, but may not be aggregated

with any applications on any other subject; and be it further

RESOLVED: That this application constitutes a continuing application in

accordance with Article V of the United States Constitution until the legislatures of at

least two-thirds of the several states have made applications on the same subject. It

supersedes all previous applications by this Legislature on the same subject; and be it

further

RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the

Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Secretary of the Senate and presiding officers of

both houses of the legislatures of each of the several states in the nation, the Speaker and

Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the President and Secretary of the

United States Senate and each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.

Comes from the House, READ and REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND

LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication:

S.C. 792

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

January 25, 2018

The Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau

President of the Senate of Maine

128th Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine

Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under

consideration the nomination of David M. Coit of Cape Elizabeth, for appointment to the Maine

School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees.

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote

on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee

Clerk called the roll with the following result:

YEAS Senators 3 Langley of Hancock, Maker of Washington, Millett

of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Kornfield of Bangor, Farnsworth of Portland, Fuller

of Lewiston, Ginzler of Bridgton, McCrea of Fort

Fairfield, Pierce of Falmouth, Sampson of Alfred

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Daughtry of Brunswick, Rep. Stewart of

Presque Isle, Rep. Turner of Burlington

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it

was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of David M. Coit of Cape Elizabeth, for

appointment to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Brian D. Langley S/Tori P. Kornfield

Senate Chair House Chair

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S.C. 793

STATE OF MAINE


COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

January 25, 2018


President of the Senate of Maine

128th Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine

Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under

consideration the nomination of Wilson G. Hess, Ph.D. of Freedom, for reappointment to the

State Board of Education.

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote

on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee

Clerk called the roll with the following result:

YEAS Senators 3 Langley of Hancock, Maker of Washington, Millett

of Cumberland

Representatives 8 Kornfield of Bangor, Farnsworth of Portland, Fuller

of Lewiston, Ginzler of Bridgton, McCrea of Fort

Fairfield, Pierce of Falmouth, Sampson of Alfred,

Turner of Burlington

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Rep. Daughtry of Brunswick, Rep. Stewart of

Presque Isle

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative,

it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Wilson G. Hess, Ph.D. of Freedom, for

reappointment to the State Board of Education be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Brian D. Langley S/Tori P. Kornfield


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S.C. 789

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 25, 2018

The Honorable Michael Thibodeau

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear President Thibodeau:

This is to inform you that I am today nominating Bruce E. Wagner of Cumberland Foreside for

reappointment as the Chief Executive Officer, Finance Authority of Maine.

Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §972, this reappointment is contingent on the Maine Senate

confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and

Economic Development.

Sincerely,

S/Paul R. LePage

Governor

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S.C. 802

STATE OF MAINE


COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY

January 24, 2018

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate

Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House

128th Legislature

State House


Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Gideon:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on

Energy, Utilities and Technology has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought

Not to Pass":

L.D. 1701 An Act To Improve the Energy Efficiency of Group Homes

in the Northern Part of the State

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

Sincerely,

S/Sen. David Woodsome S/Rep. Seth A. Berry


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S.C. 803

STATE OF MAINE


COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

January 22, 2018

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate

Honorable Sara Gideon, Speaker of the House

128th Legislature

State House



Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing Committee on

Transportation has voted unanimously to report the following bill(s) out "Ought Not to Pass":

L.D. 1595 An Act Regarding Inspection Requirements for Public Safety and

Municipal Vehicles Owned by Island Communities

This is notification of the Committee’s action.

Sincerely,

S/Sen. Ronald F. Collins S/Rep. Andrew J. McLean


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S.C. 790

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR

66 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 23, 2018

Honorable Paul R. LePage

Governor of Maine

Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau


Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House

I am pleased to submit the State Auditor's Fraud Hotline Semiannual Report for the period July

1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.

A summary of the complaints is attached.

Sincerely,

S/Pola A. Buckley, CPA, CISA

State Auditor

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S.C. 794

MAINE VENTURE FUND

P.O. BOX 63

NEWPORT, MAINE

January 22, 2018










Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for the

attached “Report to Legislature for 2017” on behalf of the quasi-independent state entity, Small

Enterprise Growth Board, due February 1, 2018.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

S/Terri Wark

Office Operations Manager

Small Enterprise Growth Board d/b/a Maine Venture Fund

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S.C. 795

STATE OF MAINE


COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

January 24, 2018



The Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House of Representatives

128th Legislature

State House

Augusta, ME 04333


Pursuant to State Government Evaluation Act (GEA), Title 3 of the Maine Revised Statutes,

chapter 35, we are pleased to submit the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on

Environment and Natural Resources resulting from the review and evaluation of the Board of

Environmental Protection under the GEA.

As a result of our review, although the Committee found that the Board of Environmental

Protection is operating within its statutory authority, the Committee has voted to report out

legislation pursuant to 3 MRSA §955(4) in order to consider implementation of the following

statutory changes relating to the authority and administration of the Board:

1. Amend 38 MRSA §341-D(4)(D) to clarify that participation of the Public Utilities

Commission (PUC) in appeals to the Board of license decisions relating to expedited wind

energy development, offshore wind energy demonstration projects or tidal demonstration

projects is optional and at the PUC Chair’s discretion; and

2. Amend 38 MRSA §341-C to clarify that a member of the Board shall continue to serve

until that member has been reappointed or a successor has been appointed.

It is our Committee’s intent that this legislation be referred back to Committee for a public

hearing, work session(s) and a Committee vote before it is considered by the full Legislature.

Sincerely,

S/Thomas Saviello S/Ralph Tucker


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S.C. 796

STATE OF MAINE


COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

January 24, 2018



The Honorable Sara Gideon

Speaker of the House of Representatives

128th Legislature

State House

Augusta, ME 04333


Pursuant to State Government Evaluation Act (GEA), Title 3 of the Maine Revised Statutes, chapter 35,

we are pleased to submit the findings of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural

Resources resulting from the review and evaluation of the Department of Environmental Protection under

the GEA.

As a result of our review, although the Committee found that the Department of Environmental Protection

is operating within its statutory authority, the Committee has voted to report out legislation pursuant to 3

MRSA §955(4) in order to consider implementation of the following statutory changes relating to the

administration and efficiency of the Department:

1. Amend 38 MRSA §349(2-A) to remove a limitation that prohibits a repeat violator of the same

environmental law to take advantage of a supplemental environmental project (SEP) and remove

language limiting a violator to offsetting no more than 80% of a monetary penalty by conducting a

SEP (i.e., allow offset of up to 100% of a penalty);

2. Amend 38 MRSA §589(3) to clarify two exemptions from the requirement that air

contamination sources maintain continuous emission monitoring systems to mitigate a conflict

between the current statutory provisions on continuous emission monitoring and existing applicable

federal regulations; and

3. Amend 38 MRSA §2124-A to provide that the solid waste generation and disposal capacity

report the Department must submit annually to the ENR Committee must be submitted only

biennially.

It is our Committee’s intent that this legislation be referred back to Committee for a public hearing, work

session(s) and a Committee vote before it is considered by the full Legislature.

Sincerely,

S/Thomas Saviello S/Ralph Tucker


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S.C. 797

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

CASTINE, MAINE

January 23, 2018



State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333



State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Dear Speaker Gideon and President Thibodeau:


required report from Maine Maritime Academy due by February 1, 2018.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

S/Petra Carver

Vice President for Financial and Institutional Services for Maine Maritime Academy

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S.C. 798

MAINE MUNICIPAL BOND BANK

127 COMMUNITY DRIVE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 26, 2018











required report from the Maine Municipal Bond Bank due by February 1, 2018

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be

reached at 622-9386 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely Yours,

S/Michael R. Goodwin.

Executive Director

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S.C. 799

MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

127 COMMUNITY DRIVE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 26, 2018











required report from the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority due by February 1. 2018.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I can be

reached at 622-9386 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely

S/Michael R. Goodwin

Executive Director

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S.C. 800

MAINE HEALTH AND HIGHER

EDUCATIONAL FACILITES AUTHORITY

127 COMMUNITY DRIVE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 26, 2018










Pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A., Section 12023, please consider this the letter of transmittal for

the required report from the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority

due by February 1, 2018.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information. I

can be reached at 622-1958 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely

S/Michael R. Goodwin

Executive Director

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S.C. 801

MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

RETIREMENT SYSTEM

96 SEWALL STREET

AUGUSTA, MAINE

January 26, 2018





Dear President Thibodeau:

The Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) is submitting the enclosed report

pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 12023 to provide information on procurement, contributions, and changes

to relevant policies and procedures by MainePERS during Fiscal Year 2017.

We would be pleased to respond to any questions you might have about the report.

Sincerely,

S/Sandra J. Matheson

Executive Director

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SENATE PAPERS

(3-1) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Issuance of Burn Permits"

S.P. 678 L.D. 1809

Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.

Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Pittston and Representatives: BLACK of Wilton,

TIMBERLAKE of Turner.

Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.

Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY suggested and

ordered printed.

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ORDERS

Joint Orders

(4-1) On motion by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin, the following Joint Order:

S.P. 677

STATE OF MAINE

128TH

LEGISLATURE

ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Joint Rules be amended by adding Joint Rule 108 to

read:

Rule 108. Annual Harassment Training.

Each member must attend in-person training on harassment at the beginning of each regular

session. The Presiding Officers must arrange sufficient opportunities for each member to attend

this in-person training on harassment. Each member must sign an affidavit stating that the

member has attended the in-person training on harassment and must file that form with the office

of the Executive Director of the Legislative Council. The Executive Director of the Legislative

Council shall provide a report to the Presiding Officers listing the members who have not

attended the required training and submitted the affidavit.

READ and PASSED.

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Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(4-2) Marcel Blouin, of Sanford, who is retiring as Director of the Town of Sanford's

Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Property after over 33 years of service. We

extend to Mr. Blouin our appreciation for his long service to his community and offer him our

congratulations on his retirement;

SLS 672

Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, HYMANSON of York,

MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

(4-3) Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc., of Augusta, which has been named the Small

Business of the Year by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend to everyone at

Capital Area Staffing Solutions our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 673

Sponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DOORE of Augusta,

POULIOT of Augusta.

(4-4) Norman Elvin, of Palermo, who has received the Peter G. Thompson Lifetime

Achievement Award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend to Mr. Elvin

our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 674


Cosponsored by Senator: President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Representative: ZEIGLER of

Montville.

(4-5) Lajoie Brothers, Inc., of Augusta, which has been named the Large Business of the Year

by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. We extend to everyone at Lajoie Brothers our


SLS 675


Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, DOORE of Augusta,

POULIOT of Augusta.

(4-6) Faith Ballenger, of Sanford, for her years of service to the Sanford community. Ms.

Ballenger, who works at the Chamber of Commerce, has served on the Sanford School

Committee and on the Board of Selectmen, as well as with a number of local organizations. We

extend to Ms. Ballenger our appreciation for her service and offer her our best wishes;

SLS 676

Sponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: HARRINGTON of Sanford, HYMANSON of York,

MASTRACCIO of Sanford.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

House

Divided Report

(5-1) The Majority of the Joint Select Committee on JOINT RULES on Bill "Joint Order, To

Amend the Joint Rules To Limit the Number of Bills a Legislator May Submit"

H.P. 1233

Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.

Signed:

Senators:

MASON of Androscoggin

JACKSON of Aroostook

LIBBY of Androscoggin

Representatives:

GOLDEN of Lewiston

BERRY of Bowdoinham

MARTIN of Eagle Lake

The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass.

Signed:

Senator:

DAVIS of Piscataquis

Representative:

MAREAN of Hollis

Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and

ACCEPTED.

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Senate

Ought to Pass As Amended

(5-2) Senator KATZ for the Joint Select Committee on MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

IMPLEMENTATION on Bill "An Act To Further Delay the Implementation of Certain

Provisions of the Marijuana Legalization Act" (EMERGENCY)

S.P. 660 L.D. 1775

Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-346).

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SECOND READERS

The Committee on Bills in the Second Reading reported the following:

House

(6-1) Bill "An Act To Amend Maine's Marine Resources Laws Regarding Certain License Fees

and Surcharges That Were Amended by Recently Enacted Legislation"

H.P. 1144 L.D. 1659

(6-2) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 502: Direct Watersheds of

Lakes Most at Risk from New Development, Urban Impaired Streams, a Major Substantive Rule

of the Department of Environmental Protection (EMERGENCY)

H.P. 1162 L.D. 1674

(6-3) Bill "An Act Regarding the Information Required of Debt Buyers for Debt Collection"

H.P. 1165 L.D. 1677

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House As Amended

(6-4) Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Temporary Sign Usage"

H.P. 165 L.D. 209

(C "B" H-573)

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

SPECIAL STUDY TABLE

1.

Emergency

Resolve, To Establish the Study Committee To Develop a Disposition Plan for Future Surplus

State Property in York County

H.P. 723 L.D. 1021

(C "A" H-67)

Tabled - May 9, 2017, by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot

Pending - FINAL PASSAGE

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

L.D. 8 - H.P. 9 (C "A" H-451)

L.D. 20 - H.P. 21 (C "A" H-39)

L.D. 27 - H.P. 28 (C "A" H-100)

L.D. 49 - H.P. 35 (C "A" H-497)

L.D. 59 - H.P. 46 (C "A" H-168)

L.D. 79 - S.P. 28 (C "A" S-27)

L.D. 85 - S.P. 34 (C "A" S-11)

L.D. 106 - H.P. 74 (C "A" H-245)

L.D. 111 - H.P. 79 (C "A" H-331; H "B" H-488 to C "A"

H-331)

L.D. 170 - H.P. 126 (C "A" H-274)

L.D. 173 - H.P. 129 (C "A" H-121)

L.D. 174 - H.P. 130 (C "A" H-374)

L.D. 192 - H.P. 148 (C "A" H-177)

L.D. 197 - H.P. 153 (C "A" H-133)

L.D. 230 - S.P. 76 (C "A" S-66)

L.D. 267 - H.P. 200 (C "A" H-21)

L.D. 285 - H.P. 218 (C "A" H-114)

L.D. 288 - H.P. 221 (C "A" H-242)

L.D. 289 - H.P. 222 (C "A" H-232)

L.D. 320 - S.P. 94 (C "A" S-199)

L.D. 323 - H.P. 237 (C "A" H-257)

L.D. 367 - H.P. 273 (C "A" H-493)

L.D. 377 - S.P. 118 (C "A" S-112)

L.D. 401 - H.P. 292 (C "A" H-109)

L.D. 423 - H.P. 303 (C "A" H-17; H "A" H-19)

L.D. 449 - S.P. 151 (C "A" S-79)

L.D. 503 - S.P. 164 (C "A" S-31)

L.D. 513 - S.P. 174 (C "B" S-119)

L.D. 524 - H.P. 368 (C "A" H-138)

L.D. 525 - H.P. 369 (C "A" H-139)

L.D. 526 - H.P. 370 (C "B" H-42; S "A" S-41 to C "B" H-

42)

L.D. 643 - H.P. 457 (C "A" H-176)

L.D. 656 - S.P. 218 (C "A" S-43)

L.D. 681 - H.P. 472 (C "A" H-505)

L.D. 687 - H.P. 478 (C "A" H-382)

L.D. 720 - S.P. 237 (C "A" S-86)

L.D. 781 - H.P. 561 (C "A" H-416)

L.D. 792 - H.P. 572 (C "A" H-58)

L.D. 816 - S.P. 261 (C "A" S-150)

L.D. 843 - H.P. 592 (C "A" H-217)

L.D. 967 - H.P. 680 (C "A" H-342)

L.D. 990 - S.P. 329 (C "A" S-265; H "B" H-542 to C "A"

S-265)

L.D. 998 - H.P. 699 (C "A" H-296)

L.D. 1000 - H.P. 701 (C "A" H-295)

L.D. 1006 - H.P. 707 (C "A" H-210)

L.D. 1091 - H.P. 765 (C "A" H-361)

L.D. 1127 - H.P. 790 (C "A" H-376)

L.D. 1130 - H.P. 793 (C "A" H-469; H "A" H-537 to C "A"

H-469)

L.D. 1188 - H.P. 825 (C "A" H-330)

L.D. 1190 - H.P. 827 (C "A" H-532; H "A" H-550 to C "A"

H-532)

L.D. 1196 - H.P. 833 (C "A" H-236)

L.D. 1204 - H.P. 840 (C "A" H-494)

L.D. 1212 - S.P. 406 (C "A" S-180)

L.D. 1248 - H.P. 871 (C "A" H-144)

L.D. 1280 - S.P. 432 (C "A" S-153; S "B" S-297 to C "A"

S-153; S "D" S-309 to C "A" S-153)

L.D. 1286 - S.P. 438 (C "A" S-221)

L.D. 1287 - S.P. 439 (C "A" S-121)

L.D. 1301 - H.P. 898 (C "A" H-248)

L.D. 1308 - H.P. 905 (C "A" H-118)

L.D. 1314 - H.P. 911 (C "A" H-202)

L.D. 1317 - H.P. 914 (C "A" H-234)

L.D. 1321 - S.P. 450 (C "A" S-128)

L.D. 1322 - H.P. 916 (C "A" H-499)

L.D. 1343 - S.P. 457 (C "A" S-152)

L.D. 1388 - S.P. 475 (C "A" S-162)

L.D. 1391 - H.P. 965 (C "A" H-321)

L.D. 1399 - S.P. 477 (C "A" S-223)

L.D. 1407 - S.P. 485 (C "A" S-245)

L.D. 1429 - H.P. 983 (C "A" H-510)

L.D. 1433 - H.P. 988 (C "A" H-516)

L.D. 1466 - S.P. 512 (C "A" S-186; H "B" H-529 to C "A"

S-186)

L.D. 1485 - S.P. 515 (C "A" S-205)

L.D. 1490 - S.P. 519 (C "A" S-268)

L.D. 1494 - H.P. 1027 (C "A" H-396)

L.D. 1517 - H.P. 1041 (C "A" H-491)

L.D. 1554 - H.P. 1070 (C "A" H-365)

L.D. 1597 - S.P. 561 (C "A" S-183)

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