One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
Advance Journal and Calendar
33rd Legislative Day
In Senate Chamber, Tuesday, April 21, 2015.
Senate called to Order by President Michael D. Thibodeau of Waldo County.
Prayer by Pastor David Homchuck, Calvary Chapel in Dover-Foxcroft.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator David Woodsome of York County.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, April 16, 2015.
Doctor of the day, Henk Goorhuis, MD of Auburn.
_________________________________
Printed on recycled paper
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 2
PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE
Non-Concurrent Matter
(1-1) JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Adam J. Poulin, a
senior at Carrabec High School
SLS 258
In Senate, April 14, 2015, on motion by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset READ and
PASSED.
Comes from the House, Senate Legislative Sentiment INDEFINITELY POSTPONED, in
NON-CONCURRENCE.
_________________________________
House Paper
(1-2) Bill "An Act To License Outpatient Surgical Abortion Facilities"
H.P. 890 L.D. 1312
Comes from the House, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
_________________________________
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(1-3) Central Aroostook Association, of Presque Isle, operator of County Box and Pallet, a wood
container and pallet manufacturing company, on its receiving the SHARP Award from the
United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Safety and
Health Achievement Recognition Program. The award recognizes small business employers
who operate exemplary safety and health management systems and is an achievement of status as
a model of work site safety and health management. We extend our congratulations to the
Central Aroostook Association on its receiving this award;
HLS 177
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 3
(1-4) Noah Danis, of Saco, a member of the Thornton Academy Jazz Band, who won the
Division 1 Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine State Instrumental Jazz Festival, an
annual event organized by the Maine Music Educators Association. Seventy-four jazz groups
from 39 high schools competed in the event. We extend to Noah our congratulations and best
wishes;
HLS 178
(1-5) Christina McAllister, of Paris, a deputy in the Oxford County Sheriff's Department since
2008, who was named the 2014 Deputy of the Year by the Maine Sheriffs' Association for her
work as an educational advocate. She has worked in the schools for 3 years and is the first
woman and Oxford County deputy to receive this honor. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes to Deputy McAllister on her being named Deputy of the Year;
HLS 179
(1-6) Jacob L. Wilson, of Wells, a senior at Wells High School, who is a recipient of a 2015
Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the
Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Jacob on his receiving this
award;
HLS 180
(1-7) Ashley Storey, of Cumberland, a student at Greely High School, who was named Miss
Maine Basketball for 2015 by the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches. We extend our
congratulations to Ashley on her receiving this honor;
HLS 181
(1-8) Mayo Regional Hospital, in Dover-Foxcroft, which earned the Safety and Health Award
for Public Employers certification from the Maine Department of Labor. This certification, also
known as SHAPE, recognizes public sector organizations that voluntarily undertake a rigorous
safety achievement program for their workplaces. We congratulate Mayo Regional Hospital on
its receiving this certification;
HLS 182
(1-9) Richard and Mary Jo Harmon, of Lisbon Falls, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, November 13, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at
Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Harmon on this very special occasion;
HLS 183
(1-10) Joseph and Patricia Bechard, of Sabattus, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, March 1, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Bechard on this very special occasion;
HLS 184
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 4
(1-11) James and Paulette Carville, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, July 23, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Carville on this very special occasion;
HLS 185
(1-12) Peter and Bonnie Hunter, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary,
July 10, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy Trinity Parish in
Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs.
Hunter on this very special occasion;
HLS 186
(1-13) Robert and Lorraine Houle, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, May 1, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Houle on this very special occasion;
HLS 187
(1-14) Reginald and Mary Turcotte, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, March 25, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Turcotte on this very special occasion;
HLS 188
(1-15) George and Jeanne Huston, of Lisbon Falls, on the occasion of their 60th Wedding
Anniversary, July 16, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Huston on this very special occasion;
HLS 189
(1-16) Chester "Bing" Dean, of Bowdoinham, who is celebrating his 95th Birthday on April 30,
2015. Mr. Dean served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in the
invasion of the Philippines as a United States Army paratrooper. We thank Mr. Dean for his
service to his country and wish him well on his birthday;
HLS 190
(1-17) Sarra Bridges, of Bucksport, a senior at Bucksport High School, who is a recipient of a
2015 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the
Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Sarra on her receiving this
award;
HLS 191
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 5
(1-18) Matthew C. Norris, of Orrington, a senior at John Bapst Memorial High School, who is a
recipient of a 2015 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship,
sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Matthew on
his receiving this award;
HLS 192
(1-19) Phil Emery, of Brewer, on the occasion of his retirement as the Bangor High School
swimming coach, after 46 years of coaching. Mr. Emery taught earth science at Bangor High
School for 38 years and retired from teaching but continued on as a champion swimming coach
with 26 Class A State Championships. He is a member of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame and an
alumnus of Bangor High School, where he was a swimmer and a member of the school's first
state championship team in 1964. Mr. Emery has been Zone 1 state director for the National
Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Organization since 1985 and will continue to stay involved in
that capacity. We send our appreciation to Mr. Emery for his longtime commitment to teaching
and coaching the youth of Bangor, and we extend to him our congratulations on his retirement;
HLS 193
(1-20) Benjamin Poitras, of Van Buren, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 184 in Caribou, 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. For his Eagle Scout service project, Ben coordinated a crew of volunteers to
paint the Van Buren Boat House. We extend our congratulations to Ben on this achievement and
send him our best wishes;
HLS 194
(1-21) Elizabeth Roy, of Waterville, a student at Kennebec Valley Community College, who has
been named to the 2015 All-Maine Academic Team. Ms. Roy will represent the State as one of
the nominees to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. We extend to Ms. Roy our
congratulations and best wishes;
HLS 195
(1-22) George and Louise Ruby, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary,
September 15, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy Trinity
Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr.
and Mrs. Ruby on this very special occasion;
HLS 196
(1-23) Lionel and Marilyn Caron, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 55th Wedding
Anniversary, October 22, 2015. They will be recognized at a special anniversary Mass at Holy
Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls on June 14, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes
to Mr. and Mrs. Caron on this very special occasion;
HLS 197
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 6
(1-24) John "Pete" and Marilyn Young Holyoke, of Dedham, on the celebration of their 65th
Wedding Anniversary. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Holyoke
on this occasion;
HLS 198
(1-25) Samuel Brenner, of Livermore, a student at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, who
won the Class B State Meet in race walking 2 years in a row, in 2013 and 2014. Sam attended
the National Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 15, 2015 in New York City and
placed 5th. We extend our congratulations to Sam on his accomplishments and send him our
best wishes on his future endeavors;
HLS 199
Come from the House, READ and PASSED.
_________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS
(2-1) The Following Communication:
S.C. 220
STATE OF MAINE
127TH LEGISLATURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER’S OFFICE
April 16, 2015
The Honorable Heather Priest
Secretary of the Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Secretary Priest:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 10, MRSA, Chapter 1-A, § 11, I have appointed
Representative Craig Hickman of Winthrop to serve as a member of the Citizen Trade Policy
Commission effective immediately. Rep. Hickman is to replace Rep. Stanley Short of Pittsfield
who resigned from this commission.
Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Mark W. Eves
Speaker of the House
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 7
(2-2) The Following Communication:
S.C. 221
STATE OF MAINE
127TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
April 17, 2015
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 Noa Ann Sreden of Bath for appointment to the
State Board of Education.
Pursuant to Title 20-A, MRSA §401, this appointment is contingent on the Maine Senate
confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Paul R. LePage
Governor
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 8
(2-3) The Following Communication:
S.C. 222
STATE OF MAINE
127TH LEGISLATURE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
April 17, 2015
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 Christopher M. Gilman of Castine for
appointment and Admiral John F. Shipway of Bath for reappointment to the Board of Trustees,
Maine Maritime Academy.
Pursuant to P&SL 1975, Chapter 771 §428, this appointment and this reappointment are
contingent on the Maine Senate confirmation after review by the Joint Standing Committee on
Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Paul R. LePage
Governor
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 9
(2-4) The Following Communication:
S.C. 219
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
April 16, 2015
Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate
Honorable Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
127th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Eves:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing
Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has voted unanimously to report the
following bills out "Ought Not to Pass":
L.D. 547
An Act Regarding Service Dogs
L.D. 709
An Act Regarding the Regulation of Rabbit Production for Local
Consumption
This is notification of the Committee's action.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Peter E. Edgecomb
Senate Chair
S/Rep. Craig V. Hickman
House Chair
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 10
(2-5) The Following Communication:
S.C. 218
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
April 15, 2015
Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate
Honorable Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
127th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Eves:
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 bills out "Ought Not to Pass":
L.D. 103
An Act To Recruit New Businesses to Maine by Providing Energy
Efficiency Assistance
L.D. 743
An Act To Protect the Environment and Assist Municipalities with
the Recycling, Reuse and Processing of Solid Waste
L.D. 945
An Act To Manage Electricity Rates To Lower Consumer
Electricity Bills and Increase Utilities' Cash Flow through 3rdparty Management of Smart Meters
This is notification of the Committee's action.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. David Woodsome
Senate Chair
S/Rep. Mark N. Dion
House Chair
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 11
(2-6) The Following Communication:
S.C. 217
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
April 16, 2015
Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate
Honorable Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
127th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Eves:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing
Committee on Health and Human Services has voted unanimously to report the following
bills out "Ought Not to Pass":
L.D. 436
An Act To Require Providers of Short-term Lodging To Be
Licensed by the State
L.D. 772
An Act To Amend the Membership of the Child Care Advisory
Council
This is notification of the Committee's action.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. Eric L. Brakey
Senate Chair
S/Rep. Andrew M. Gattine
House Chair
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 12
(2-7) The Following Communication:
S.C. 216
STATE OF MAINE
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
April 16, 2015
Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau, President of the Senate
Honorable Mark W. Eves, Speaker of the House
127th Legislature
State House
Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Eves:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that the Joint Standing
Committee on Judiciary has voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not
to Pass":
L.D. 448
An Act Regarding the Use of Remote-access Technology at Public
Meetings of the Public Utilities Commission
L.D. 482
An Act To Prohibit Flying over Land with Drones without Written
Permission from the Landowner
L.D. 731
An Act To Increase Compensation for Active Retired Judges
This is notification of the Committee's action.
Sincerely,
S/Sen. David C. Burns
Senate Chair
S/Rep. Barry J. Hobbins
House Chair
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 13
SENATE PAPERS
(3-1) Bill "An Act To Increase the Number of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics Professionals in Maine"
S.P. 493 L.D. 1360
Presented by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative POULIOT of Augusta and Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot,
LANGLEY of Hancock, MASON of Androscoggin, President THIBODEAU of Waldo,
Representative: KORNFIELD of Bangor.
Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
_________________________________
(3-2) Bill "An Act To Assist Municipalities with the Recycling of Solid Waste by Allowing Net
Electrical Billing Credits"
S.P. 492 L.D. 1359
Presented by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and Senators: BURNS of
Washington, KATZ of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock.
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered
printed.
_________________________________
(3-3) Bill "An Act To Facilitate the Delivery of Health Care Services through Telemedicine and
Telehealth"
S.P. 489 L.D. 1352
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative FOLEY of Wells and Senators: CUSHING of Penobscot,
LIBBY of Androscoggin, Representatives: BATES of Westbrook, DAVITT of Hampden,
VACHON of Scarborough.
Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 14
(3-4) Bill "An Act To Prohibit Mandatory Membership in a Union or Payment of Agency Fees
as a Condition of Employment"
S.P. 490 L.D. 1353
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative WARD of Dedham and Senators: BRAKEY of Androscoggin,
VOLK of Cumberland, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, STETKIS of Canaan.
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
(3-5) Bill "An Act To Support Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Maine through the Start
Maine Up Program"
S.P. 491 L.D. 1358
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative HERBIG of Belfast and Senators: BREEN of Cumberland,
LIBBY of Androscoggin, McCORMICK of Kennebec, PATRICK of Oxford, VOLK of
Cumberland, Representatives: GOODE of Bangor, HAMANN of South Portland, TIPPINGSPITZ of Orono.
(3-6) Bill "An Act To Promote Minimum Wage Consistency"
S.P. 494 L.D. 1361
Presented by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot. (GOVERNOR'S BILL)
Committee on LABOR, COMMERCE, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
suggested and ordered printed.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 15
ORDERS
Joint Orders
Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:
(4-1) the Lincoln Academy Debate Team, of Newcastle, on its placing first in the 2015 Maine
State Debate Meet. The State Championship team includes Caleb Mullen, Monica Hao, Ally
Wehrle, Camden Reiss, Tommy Thelander, Linh Nguyen, Isabella Watmough, Johanna Neeson,
Elise Dumont, Hindley Wang, Alexandra Welch, Hannah Davis, Anton Kalmysh, Alejandro
Ramos, David Kim, Edward Frankonis, Kate Laemmie and Karolina Duchkova. The team is
coached by Matt Leland. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the members of the
team on this achievement;
SLS 306
Sponsored by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln.
Cosponsored by Representative: DEVIN of Newcastle.
(4-2) the Town of Ogunquit, on its receiving the 33rd Down East Environmental Award. The
Town of Ogunquit is the first community in Maine and the second in the nation to prohibit the
use of pesticides on all land, public and private. Down East magazine established the
Environmental Award to encourage responsible use of Maine's natural resources and to honor
those who are at the forefront of efforts to renew and preserve our environmental heritage. We
congratulate the citizens of Ogunquit on the town's receiving this award;
SLS 307
Sponsored by Senator HILL of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: HYMANSON of York.
(4-3) Aaron Willingham, of Farmington, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, who has been named
the 2014-2015 Gatorade Maine Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year. He is the first to be
chosen for this award from Mt. Blue High School. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes to Aaron on his receiving this award;
SLS 308
Sponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative: BUCKLAND of Farmington.
(4-4) Jacob Terry, of Scarborough, who won the 2-mile running event with a time of 9:49.76 at
the 2015 Class A Maine MPA Indoor State Championships. We extend to Jacob our
congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 309
Sponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: McLEAN of Gorham,
SIROCKI of Scarborough, VACHON of Scarborough.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 16
(4-5) Hugh McSorley, of Scarborough, who won the shot put event with a throw of 51 feet and 4
1/4 inches at the 2015 Class A Maine MPA Indoor State Championships. We extend to Hugh
our congratulations and best wishes;
SLS 310
Sponsored by Senator VOLK of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: McLEAN of Gorham,
SIROCKI of Scarborough, VACHON of Scarborough.
(4-6) Gwendolyn Beacham, of Farmington, who has earned the distinction of being named
Valedictorian of the 2015 graduating class of the University of Maine. We extend our
congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Beacham on her receiving this honor;
SLS 311
Sponsored by Senator SAVIELLO of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative: BUCKLAND of Farmington.
(4-7) Kelly Bridge, of Berwick, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Kelly is a
member of Girl Scout Troop No. 229. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is
given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.
We send our congratulations to her on this accomplishment;
SLS 312
Sponsored by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Senator: HILL of York, Representative: O'CONNOR of Berwick.
(4-8) Gregory S. Valcourt, of North Berwick, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 312, who has
attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting
and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community
service. We extend our congratulations to him on this achievement;
SLS 313
Sponsored by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, O'CONNOR of Berwick.
(4-9) Kyle Lima, of Ellsworth, a student at Ellsworth High School, who has won Best in Show
in the Maine competition of the 2015 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Kyle's drawing of a
northern pintail was chosen from 473 entries and his winning drawing will be included in an
exhibit that will tour the United States this year and will be judged against other state winners in
the national contest. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Kyle on his receiving this
honor;
SLS 314
Sponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative: LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 17
(4-10) Samantha McGarrigle, of Hampden, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award.
Samantha is a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 31. This is the highest award in Senior Girl
Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and
community service. We send our congratulations to her on this accomplishment;
SLS 315
Sponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative: DAVITT of Hampden.
(4-11) Paige Rainford, of Hampden, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Paige is a
member of Girl Scout Troop No. 199. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is
given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service.
We send our congratulations to her on this accomplishment;
SLS 316
Sponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative: DAVITT of Hampden.
(4-12) Emily Whittemore, of Poland, a senior at Poland Regional High School, who is a
recipient of a 2015 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship,
sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Emily on her
receiving this award;
SLS 317
Sponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ESPLING of New Gloucester, McCLELLAN of Raymond.
(4-13) Nathan Hennemann, of Gray, a senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School, who is a
recipient of a 2015 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship,
sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Nathan on his
receiving this award;
SLS 318
Sponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, ESPLING
of New Gloucester, TIMMONS of Cumberland.
(4-14) the Mount Desert Elementary School Jazz Band, directed by Heather Graves, upon
earning First Place honors in Division IV at the State Middle School Jazz Festival. The band
members include Ashley Graves, Jesse MacDonald, Zeke Valleau, Peter Benson, Kate Hoff,
Jane Pope, Reider Watson, Jacob Benson, Christopher Prokopious, Cadi Howell, Nate Philbrook,
Sarah Knox, Jack DaCorte, Harley Brown, Leao Nelson, Louise Chaplin, Jialan Deal, Alex
Burnett, Chase McGee, Dawson Burnett and Camden Garland. We extend our congratulations
and best wishes to Mount Desert Elementary School Jazz Band on this accomplishment;
SLS 321
Sponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, KUMIEGA of Deer Isle.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 18
(4-15) the Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School chess team, upon its winning the titles of K3 Novice Champions, K-3 Championship Team Runners-Up and K-6 Maine State Champions
during the 2015 Maine State Scholastic Team Chess Championships. We extend our
congratulations to the team on these outstanding achievements;
SLS 322
Sponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative: KUMIEGA of Deer Isle.
(4-16) Michelle Beal, of Ellsworth, upon her receiving the 2015 Citizen of the Year Award from
the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, an award given to an outstanding individual who
embodies community spirit through volunteerism, involvement and advocacy. Ms. Beal worked
for the City of Ellsworth for 20 years, starting in the Treasurer's office in 1995. She served as
Interim City Manager from 2003 to 2004 and became City Manager in 2007. The
accomplishments under her leadership include a new elementary middle school, a wastewater
treatment plant, the Moore Community Center and the Knowlton Park project. Ms. Beal has also
served on many local boards and committees, including the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital,
Frenchman's Bay Conservancy, Woodlawn Antiques Show and Ellsworth Rotary Club. We send
her our appreciation for her service to the community and we congratulate her on her receiving
this well-deserved honor;
SLS 323
Sponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative: LUCHINI of Ellsworth.
(4-17) Andrew Roderick Michaud, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 356, who has
attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting
and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community
service. We extend our congratulations to him on this achievement;
SLS 324
Sponsored by Senator COLLINS of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOLEY of Wells, HYMANSON of York.
(4-18) Nick Mayo, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who was named the 2015
Maine Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best
wishes to Nick on his receiving this honor;
SLS 325
Sponsored by Senator KATZ of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BECK of Waterville, NUTTING of Oakland.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 19
(4-19) the Machias Memorial High School Volleyball Team, on its winning the 2015 Class B
Eastern Maine Championship. Coached by Kelly Woodward, named Maine High School
Volleyball Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations, the
team played in the Class B schedule because of the lack of teams in the Class D schedule. The
team includes Gina Rackliff, Angleana Lyons, Ciara Schoppee, Tate Dolley, Makayla Prout,
Abigayle Hopkins and Reagan Bragg. We extend our congratulations to the Machias Memorial
High School Volleyball Team on this achievement;
SLS 326
Sponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.
(4-20) Roland T. Clukey, of Dexter, on the occasion of his being the recipient of the Boston Post
Cane as the oldest citizen of the Town of Dexter. Mr. Clukey celebrated his 96th birthday on
March 9, 2015. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this special event;
SLS 327
Sponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Representative: WALLACE of Dexter.
(4-21) Emily Greaney, of Mercer, a senior at Skowhegan High School, who is a recipient of a
2015 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the
Maine Principals' Association. We extend our congratulations to Emily on her receiving this
award;
SLS 328
Sponsored by Senator WHITTEMORE of Somerset.
Cosponsored by Representatives: McCABE of Skowhegan, PICCHIOTTI of Fairfield.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 20
Joint Resolutions
Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-22) James Joseph Mooney, a lifelong resident of Hampden and a communicant of St.
Matthew's Church. He was a graduate of the University of Maine and a member of the United
States Army Air Corps, serving in Germany. Mr. Mooney operated the family business, Stern's
Lumber Co., Inc. He was a past president of the Retail Lumber Dealer's Association of Maine
and was the Maine Lumberman of the Year. Mr. Mooney was involved in the planning of St.
Matthew's Church in Hampden, served on the Hampden Water District and was a 4th degree
member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his
loving family and friends;
SLS 319
Sponsored by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative: DAVITT of Hampden.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-23) Mary Patricia Kieffer, of Caribou. Mrs. Kieffer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and
graduated from Messmer High School. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church
and a former member of the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary and was recognized by the Caribou
Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow. She had a keen sense of humor and a quick wit. She loved
cooking and the outdoors, especially the family's camp on the Machias River. Mrs. Kieffer will
be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends;
SLS 320
Sponsored by Senator EDGECOMB of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative: McELWEE of Caribou.
WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:
(4-24) the Honorable Charles Casey, of Calais, a former member of the Maine State Senate. Mr.
Casey served in the Legislature from 1965 to 1966. He was a former member of the United
States Air Force, a Shriner and a 60-year member of the American Legion. He will be missed by
his family and friends;
SLS 329
Sponsored by Senator BURNS of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative: MAKER of Calais.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 21
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
House
Pursuant to Statute
(5-1) The Committee on GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE on Bill "An Act To
Implement Recommendations of the Government Oversight Committee To Clarify That
Competitive Bid Provisions Apply to Grant Awards"
H.P. 916 L.D. 1347
Reported that the same be REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT, pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 997, subsection 2.
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to
the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
_________________________________
Ought to Pass
(5-2) The Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To
Allow School Administrative District No. 27 To Transfer Ownership of the St. Francis
Elementary School to the Town of St. Francis" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 717 L.D. 1048
Reported that the same Ought to Pass.
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED.
_________________________________
(5-3) The Committee on INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act
Relating to Insurance Licensing"
H.P. 481 L.D. 705
Reported that the same Ought to Pass.
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 22
Ought to Pass As Amended
(5-4) The Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To
Ensure Consistent Certification of Graduation Standards in Publicly Funded Secondary Schools"
(EMERGENCY)
H.P. 6 L.D. 3
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-70).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-70).
_________________________________
(5-5) The Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To
Clarify Rulemaking for Transportation of Public School Students"
H.P. 301 L.D. 462
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-62).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-62).
_________________________________
(5-6) The Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act To
Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine's Students"
H.P. 303 L.D. 464
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-43).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-43).
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 23
(5-7) The Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act To
Amend the Law Regarding Filing Fees for Proposed Transmission Line Projects"
H.P. 287 L.D. 420
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-71).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-71).
_________________________________
(5-8) The Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act
To Protect Maine Lakes"
H.P. 392 L.D. 568
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-66).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-66).
_________________________________
(5-9) The Committee on MARINE RESOURCES on Bill "An Act To Ensure Maine's Elver
Fishermen Can Fully Access Maine's Elver Resource" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 240 L.D. 353
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-63).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-63).
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 24
(5-10) The Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Bill "An Act To
Designate Maple Syrup as the Official State Sweetener"
H.P. 82 L.D. 110
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-67).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-67).
_________________________________
(5-11) The Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act To Enforce Restrictions in
Parking Spaces and Access Designated for Persons with a Walking Disability"
H.P. 256 L.D. 390
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-73).
Comes from the House with the Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73).
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 25
Divided Report
(5-12) The Majority of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on
Bill "An Act To Protect the Environment from Fireworks Debris"
H.P. 298 L.D. 459
Reported that the same Ought to Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
ROSEN of Hancock
BURNS of Washington
GERZOFSKY of Cumberland
Representatives:
FOWLE of Vassalboro
CHENETTE of Saco
DAVITT of Hampden
LAJOIE of Lewiston
NADEAU of Winslow
THERIAULT of China
WARREN of Hallowell
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To
Pass.
Signed:
Representatives:
GERRISH of Lebanon
LONG of Sherman
TIMMONS of Cumberland
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED
and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 26
Divided Report
(5-13) The Majority of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An
Act To Exempt Certain Capital Expenditures from the Maine Certificate of Need Act of 2002"
H.P. 39 L.D. 45
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senator:
HASKELL of Cumberland
Representatives:
GATTINE of Westbrook
BURSTEIN of Lincolnville
HAMANN of South Portland
HYMANSON of York
PETERSON of Rumford
STUCKEY of Portland
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
BRAKEY of Androscoggin
McCORMICK of Kennebec
Representatives:
HEAD of Bethel
MALABY of Hancock
SANDERSON of Chelsea
VACHON of Scarborough
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and
ACCEPTED.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 27
Divided Report
(5-14) The Majority of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on
Resolve, To Study the Impact of Winter Ticks on the State's Moose Population
H.P. 92 L.D. 134
Reported that the same Ought to Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
CYRWAY of Kennebec
DUTREMBLE of York
Representatives:
SHAW of Standish
ALLEY of Beals
COREY of Windham
CRAFTS of Lisbon
HILLIARD of Belgrade
LYFORD of Eddington
MARTIN of Sinclair
REED of Carmel
WOOD of Greene
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To
Pass.
Signed:
Representative:
SHORT of Pittsfield
(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority
Ought To Pass Report.)
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED
and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 28
Divided Report
(5-15) The Majority of the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill
"An Act To Remove Crossbows from the Restriction on Discharging Weapons near Buildings"
H.P. 193 L.D. 275
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-61).
Signed:
Senators:
DAVIS of Piscataquis
CYRWAY of Kennebec
DUTREMBLE of York
Representatives:
SHAW of Standish
COREY of Windham
CRAFTS of Lisbon
HILLIARD of Belgrade
LYFORD of Eddington
REED of Carmel
WOOD of Greene
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought Not To
Pass.
Signed:
Representatives:
ALLEY of Beals
MARTIN of Sinclair
SHORT of Pittsfield
(Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority
Ought Not To Pass Report.)
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ
and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-61).
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 29
Divided Report
(5-16) The Majority of the Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act To Enhance the
Creative Economy by Providing a Sales Tax Exemption to Incorporated Nonprofit Performing
Arts Organizations"
H.P. 216 L.D. 322
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
McCORMICK of Kennebec
DAVIS of Piscataquis
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
GOODE of Bangor
BICKFORD of Auburn
CHACE of Durham
RUSSELL of Portland
SEAVEY of Kennebunkport
SKOLFIELD of Weld
STANLEY of Medway
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass
as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-72).
Signed:
Representatives:
MOONEN of Portland
SUKEFORTH of Appleton
TEPLER of Topsham
Comes from the House with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and
ACCEPTED.
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 30
Senate
Ought to Pass As Amended
(5-17) Senator DAVIS for the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE on Bill
"An Act To Allow a Moose Permit To Be Transferred to a Family Member"
S.P. 141 L.D. 373
Reported that the same Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-42).
_________________________________
Divided Report
(5-18) The Majority of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on
Bill "An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Local Share of Education Costs" (EMERGENCY)
S.P. 170 L.D. 441
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
LANGLEY of Hancock
EDGECOMB of Aroostook
MILLETT of Cumberland
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
DAUGHTRY of Brunswick
FARNSWORTH of Portland
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
MAKER of Calais
McCLELLAN of Raymond
PIERCE of Falmouth
STEARNS of Guilford
TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass
as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-45).
Signed:
Representative:
POULIOT of Augusta
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 31
Divided Report
(5-19) The Majority of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on
Bill "An Act Concerning the Calendars of Career and Technical Education Programs and
Partnering Schools"
S.P. 230 L.D. 637
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senators:
LANGLEY of Hancock
EDGECOMB of Aroostook
Representatives:
FARNSWORTH of Portland
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor
MAKER of Calais
McCLELLAN of Raymond
PIERCE of Falmouth
STEARNS of Guilford
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass
as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-44).
Signed:
Senator:
MILLETT of Cumberland
Representatives:
KORNFIELD of Bangor
DAUGHTRY of Brunswick
POULIOT of Augusta
TIPPING-SPITZ of Orono
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 32
Divided Report
(5-20) The Majority of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Elect 2 Senators
from Each County
S.P. 234 L.D. 641
Reported that the same Ought Not to Pass.
Signed:
Senator:
LIBBY of Androscoggin
Representatives:
MARTIN of Sinclair
BABBIDGE of Kennebunk
BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland
BRYANT of Windham
DOORE of Augusta
EVANGELOS of Friendship
The Minority of the same Committee on the same subject reported that the same Ought To Pass
as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-43).
Signed:
Senators:
WHITTEMORE of Somerset
WILLETTE of Aroostook
Representatives:
GREENWOOD of Wales
PICKETT of Dixfield
TUELL of East Machias
TURNER of Burlington
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 33
SECOND READERS
The Committee on Bills in the Second Reading reported the following:
House
(6-1) Bill "An Act To Make Minor Nonsubstantive Changes to the Laws Affecting the Office of
the State Auditor"
H.P. 334 L.D. 495
(6-2) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits
Manual, Chapter III, Section 29: Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual
Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and
Human Services (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 410 L.D. 597
(6-3) Bill "An Act To Clarify Filing Methods for Quarterly Payroll Reports"
H.P. 478 L.D. 702
_________________________________
House As Amended
(6-4) Bill "An Act To Promote Industrial Hemp" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 7 L.D. 4
(C "A" H-41)
(6-5) Bill "An Act To Protect Students' Rights and Privacy Regarding Their School Records"
H.P. 53 L.D. 59
(C "A" H-55)
(6-6) Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 500: Stormwater
Management, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection
(EMERGENCY)
H.P. 105 L.D. 147
(C "A" H-45)
(6-7) Bill "An Act To Provide Anger Management Courses or Additional Imprisonment for
Domestic Violence Offenders"
H.P. 108 L.D. 150
(C "A" H-54)
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 34
(6-8) Bill "An Act To Address Recommendations from the Report by the Office of Program
Evaluation and Government Accountability Regarding the Public Utilities Commission"
H.P. 169 L.D. 237
(C "A" H-53)
(6-9) Bill "An Act To Clarify That the Telephone Number 9-1-1 Is the Primary Number
Advertised or Promoted for Emergency Response Services"
H.P. 233 L.D. 339
(C "A" H-44)
(6-10) Bill "An Act To Amend the Site Location of Development Laws"
H.P. 261 L.D. 395
(C "A" H-46)
(6-11) Bill "An Act Regarding Measures To Ensure Students Can Demonstrate Proficiency in
Financial Literacy"
H.P. 284 L.D. 417
(C "A" H-50)
(6-12) Bill "An Act To Change the Notification Deadline for the Nonrenewal of a Teacher's
Contract"
H.P. 300 L.D. 461
(C "A" H-51)
(6-13) Bill "An Act To Achieve Regional Uniformity in Sulfur Standards for Heating Oil"
H.P. 416 L.D. 603
(C "A" H-47)
(6-14) Bill "An Act To Improve Access to Capital"
H.P. 453 L.D. 672
(C "A" H-58)
(6-15) Bill "An Act To Correct an Error in the Law That Allows a Break in Control of Access
on William L. Clarke Drive in the City of Westbrook" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 483 L.D. 707
(C "A" H-57)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 35
Senate As Amended
(6-16) Bill "An Act To Amend the Allowable Security Freeze Fees Charged by a Consumer
Reporting Agency"
S.P. 150 L.D. 382
(C "A" S-38)
(6-17) Bill "An Act To Amend the Requirement for a Certificate of Title for Junk and Scrap
Automobiles and Vehicles" (EMERGENCY)
S.P. 188 L.D. 520
(C "A" S-37)
(6-18) Bill "An Act To Make Technical Changes to Maine's Marine Resources Laws"
S.P. 260 L.D. 730
(C "A" S-41)
_________________________________
ENACTORS
The Committee on Engrossed Bills reported as truly and strictly engrossed the following:
Emergency Measure
(7-1) An Act To Extend the Protection of Municipal Shellfish Conservation Programs
S.P. 164 L.D. 435
(C "A" S-40)
_________________________________
Emergency Measure
(7-2) An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Commercial Learner's Permits
H.P. 354 L.D. 515
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 36
Emergency Measure
(7-3) An Act To Exempt a Fee for a Paper or Plastic Single-use Carry-out Bag from Tax
S.P. 206 L.D. 590
(C "A" S-15)
_________________________________
Emergency Resolve
(7-4) Resolve, To Create a License Plate To Recognize the Centennial of the United States Navy
Reserve
S.P. 98 L.D. 260
(C "A" S-11)
_________________________________
Acts
(7-5) An Act Regarding Emergency Lights on a Vehicle Used by a Member of a Municipal or
Volunteer Fire or Emergency Medical Services Department
H.P. 35 L.D. 37
(C "A" H-29)
(7-6) An Act To Reduce Tobacco Use Surcharges in Small Group and Individual Health
Insurance Products
H.P. 93 L.D. 135
(C "A" H-26)
(7-7) An Act To Ensure the Safety of Public Service Vehicles
S.P. 71 L.D. 196
(C "A" S-12)
(7-8) An Act To Enable Seniors To Remain in Their Homes
S.P. 87 L.D. 249
(C "A" S-10)
(7-9) An Act To Amend the Requirement of When Headlights Must Be Used
S.P. 102 L.D. 288
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 37
(7-10) An Act To Require Political Action Committees To Report the Receipt of Paid Services
Received from State Agencies
S.P. 113 L.D. 298
(7-11) An Act To Repeal Outdated Agricultural Aviation Laws
S.P. 196 L.D. 527
(7-12) An Act To Amend the Brunswick Sewer District Charter
S.P. 243 L.D. 650
_________________________________
Resolve
(7-13) Resolve, To Provide Funding to the Department of Transportation To Complete a Service
Plan for the Development of Passenger Rail Service to Lewiston and Auburn
H.P. 217 L.D. 323
(C "A" H-28)
_________________________________
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Unfinished Business
The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate 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 Senate Rule 516.
1.
Tabled and Later Assigned (1/20/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Charles S. Colgan, of South
Portland
SLS 40
Tabled - January 20, 2015, by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, January 20, 2015, on motion by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 38
2.
Tabled and Later Assigned (2/5/15)
JOINT RESOLUTION - Memorializing Roger Majorowicz, of Whitefield
SLS 94
Tabled - February 5, 2015, by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln
Pending - motion by same Senator to ADOPT
(In Senate, February 5, 2015, on motion by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln, READ.)
_________________________________
3.
Tabled and Later Assigned (2/26/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Elite All Stars of Maine
Cheer and Dance team, of Westbrook
SLS 171
Tabled - March 3, 2015, by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, March 3, 2015, on motion by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
4.
Tabled and Later Assigned (3/10/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Brock Bubar, of Newport
SLS 225
Tabled - March 10, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - motion by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot to PASS
(In Senate, March 10, 2015, on motion by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 39
5.
Tabled and Later Assigned (3/19/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing the Medomak Valley High
School Cheerleading Team, in Waldoboro
SLS 243
Tabled - March 19, 2015, by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, March 19, 2015, on motion by Senator JOHNSON of Lincoln, READ.)
_________________________________
6.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/1/15)
JOINT RESOLUTION - In Honor Of Women's History Month And In Recognition Of The
Contributions That Women Make To Maine And To The United States
H.P. 757
Tabled - April 1, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - ADOPTION, in concurrence
(In House, March 31, 2015, READ and ADOPTED.)
(In Senate, April 1, 2015, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 40
7.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/2/15)
Bill "An Act To Ensure Proper Funding for Teacher Retirement"
H.P. 54 L.D. 60
Tabled - April 2, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - FURTHER CONSIDERATION
(In House, March 19, 2015, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and
ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-14).)
(In Senate, March 25, 2015, on motion by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock, Minority OUGHT
NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED, in NON-CONCURRENCE.)
(In House, April 1, 2015, that Body INSISTED.)
_________________________________
8.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/2/15)
Bill "An Act To Provide an Exemption from Sales Tax and Service Provider Tax to Nonprofit
Collaboratives of Libraries"
S.P. 14 L.D. 13
Tabled - April 2, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - CONSIDERATION (2/3 Override)
(In Senate, March 19, 2015, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.)
(In Senate, April 2, 2015, Veto Communication (S.C. 176) READ and ordered PLACED ON
FILE.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 41
9.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/2/15)
HOUSE REPORT - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An
Act Regarding Gaming" (EMERGENCY)
H.P. 355 L.D. 516
Report - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-24)
Tabled - April 2, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT, in concurrence
(In House, April 1, 2015, Report READ and ACCEPTED and Bill PASSED TO BE
ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-24).)
(In Senate, April 2, 2015, Report READ.)
_________________________________
10.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/7/15)
Bill "An Act To Improve the Authority of Guardians of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities or
Autism"
H.P. 834 L.D. 1216
Tabled - April 7, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - motion by Senator BURNS of Washington to REFER to the Committee on
JUDICIARY, in NON-CONCURRENCE
(Committee on JUDICIARY, suggested and ordered printed.)
(In House, April 2, 2015, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 42
11.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/9/15)
Bill "An Act To Reduce Registration Fees and Excise Taxes for For-hire Vehicles with Adaptive
Equipment Enabling Access by Persons with Disabilities"
H.P. 42 L.D. 48
Tabled - April 9, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - CONSIDERATION (2/3 Override)
(In Senate, March 19, 2015, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.)
(In House, April 2, 2015, Veto OVERRIDDEN.)
(In Senate, April 9, 2015, Veto Communication (H.C. 106) READ and ordered PLACED ON
FILE.)
_________________________________
12.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/14/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Charlotte Janelle, of
Falmouth
SLS 269
Tabled - April 14, 2015, by Senator BREEN of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 14, 2015, on motion by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 43
13.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/14/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Isac Nordstrom, of Falmouth
SLS 270
Tabled - April 14, 2015, by Senator BREEN of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 14, 2015, on motion by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
14.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/14/15)
JOINT RESOLUTION - Memorializing Donald F. Cole, of South Portland
SLS 279
Tabled - April 14, 2015, by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to ADOPT
(In Senate, April 14, 2015, on motion by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 44
15.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/14/15)
SENATE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill
"An Act To Strengthen Maine's Election Laws by Requiring Photographic Identification for the
Purpose of Voting"
S.P. 72 L.D. 197
Majority - Ought Not to Pass (7 members)
Minority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) (5 members)
Tabled - April 14, 2015, by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
(In Senate, April 14, 2015, Reports READ.)
_________________________________
16.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Donna Dwyer, of Gray
SLS 288
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator BREEN of Cumberland
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, on motion by Senator BREEN of Cumberland, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 45
17.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Seth White, of Cape
Elizabeth
SLS 289
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator HILL of York
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, on motion by Senator HILL of York, READ.)
_________________________________
18.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Cape Elizabeth Police Chief
Neil William
SLS 290
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator HILL of York
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, on motion by Senator HILL of York, READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 46
19.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
JOINT ORDER - Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Jess and Josh Devou, of
Levant
SLS 293
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot
Pending - motion by same Senator to PASS
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, on motion by Senator CUSHING of Penobscot, READ.)
_________________________________
20.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Supplemental
Reimbursement to Adult Family Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities in Remote Island
Locations
H.P. 57 L.D. 63
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-49) (11 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (2 members)
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
(In House, April 14, 2015, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and
ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-49).)
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, Reports READ.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Page 47
21.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill
"An Act To Amend the Authorized Hours during Which Liquor May Be Sold and Purchased"
H.P. 465 L.D. 684
Majority - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-60) (10 members)
Minority - Ought Not to Pass (3 members)
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT
(In House, April 14, 2015, Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and
ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-60).)
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, Reports READ.)
_________________________________
22.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
Bill "An Act To Prohibit Unauthorized Custody Transfers of Children"
H.P. 911 L.D. 1342
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator MASON of Androscoggin
Pending - REFERENCE, in concurrence
(Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, suggested and ordered
printed.)
(In House, April 16, 2015, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.)
_________________________________
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
23.
Tabled and Later Assigned (4/16/15)
SENATE REPORTS -from the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC
SAFETY on Bill "An Act To Encourage Responsible Consumer Fireworks Use"
S.P. 117 L.D. 302
Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-39) (9
members)
Report "B" - Ought to Pass (2 members)
Report "C" - Ought Not to Pass (2 members)
Tabled - April 16, 2015, by Senator ROSEN of Hancock
Pending - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT
(In Senate, April 16, 2015, Reports READ.)
_________________________________
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE
L.D. 11 - H.P. 14 (C "A" H-11)
L.D. 109 - H.P. 81 (C "A" H-20)
L.D. 170 - H.P. 128 (C "A" H-15)
L.D. 300 - S.P. 115 (C "A" S-2)
L.D. 418 - H.P. 285 (C "A" H-10)
_________________________________
SPECIAL HIGHWAY TABLE
L.D. 50 - H.P. 44 (C "A" H-6)
L.D. 69 - H.P. 63 (C "A" H-25)
L.D. 78 - S.P. 26 (C "A" S-4)
Page 48