LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, February 6, 2001
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
11th Legislative Day
Tuesday, February 6, 2001
The House met according to adjournment and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Priscilla Schumm, Springfield Congregational Church.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Doctor of the day, Laurel M. Coleman, M.D., Manchester.
The Journal of Thursday, February 1, 2001 was read and approved.
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At this point, the Speaker recognized the Representative from Machias, Representative BAGLEY and she was added to the quorum call of the First Regular Session of the 120th Legislature.
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The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the Representative from Machias, Representative Bagley who wishes to address the House on the record.
Representative BAGLEY: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I just would like to take a minute to thank you all for your prayers, your cards, your many thoughts, your visits, your monetary contributions so that my family could support me while I was in the hospital. I didn't realize I had so much support or so many people who cared about me. It is a wonderful feeling. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
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SENATE PAPERS
Resolve, Directing the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis and the Office of the Revisor of Statutes to Prepare a Recodification of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws
(S.P. 88) (L.D. 315)
Came from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE and ordered printed.
On motion of Representative DUNLAP of Old Town, TABLED pending REFERENCE and later today assigned.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
Bill "An Act to Support Requests for Jobs for Maine's Graduates Programs in Maine Communities"
(H.P. 289) (L.D. 367)
REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in the House on January 30, 2001.
Came from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
The House voted to RECEDE AND CONCUR.
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Non-Concurrent Matter
Bill "An Act to Appropriate Funds to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Mental Illness"
(H.P. 292) (L.D. 370)
REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in the House on January 30, 2001.
Came from the Senate REFERRED to the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS in NON-CONCURRENCE.
On motion of Representative BERRY of Livermore, TABLED pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION and later today assigned.
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COMMUNICATIONS
The Following Communication: (H.P. 461)
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
78 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0078
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:Michael H. Michaud, President of the Senate
Richard A. Bennett, President Pro Tem
Michael V. Saxl, Speaker of the House
Members of the Legislative Council
Jill M. Goldthwait, Chair,
Committee on Appropriations & Financial Affairs
Randall L. Berry, Chair,
Committee on Appropriations & Financial Affairs
Members of the Joint Standing Committee on
Appropriations & Financial Affairs
FROM:S/Janet E. Waldron, Commissioner
DATE:January 29, 2001
SUBJ:Tax Incidence
It is my pleasure to forward for your information a copy of a report pursuant to statute which has been forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. The Department’s ability to produce such an in-depth analysis is due to in large part to the Legislature’s support for our increased automation and econometric modeling. Maine, I believe, is one of only two states able to analyze Tax Incidence at this level. While this is an imperfect science, we believe this to be an invaluable asset to the Legislative and Executive branches in making policy decisions.
Your questions are encouraged.
Thank you.
READ and with accompanying papers ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
Sent for concurrence.
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The Following Communication: (H.C. 30)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
February 2, 2001
Honorable Millicent MacFarland
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk MacFarland:
Pursuant to my authority under Title 22, section 3739, I am pleased to appoint the following Representatives to the Child Care Advisory Council:
Representative Deborah L. Simpson of Auburn
Representative Julie Ann O'Brien of Augusta
If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
S/Michael V. Saxl
Speaker of the House
READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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The Following Communication: (H.C. 31)
STATE OF MAINE
120TH LEGISLATURE
January 8, 2001
Daniel E. Wathen, Chief Justice
Administrative Office of the Courts
at the Maine Judicial Center
163 State House Station
65 Stone Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0163
Dear Chief Justice Wathen:
We are pleased to invite you to address a Joint Session of the 120th Maine Legislature on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. concerning the State of the Judiciary and any other matters that you may care to bring to our attention.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Sincerely,
S/Michael H. Michaud
President of the Senate
S/Michael V. Saxl
Speaker of the House
READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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The Following Communication: (H.C. 32)
STATE OF MAINE
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04330
January 11, 2001
Hon. Michael H. Michaud
President of the Senate
Room 327
State House
Augusta, ME 04333
Hon. Michael V. Saxl
Speaker of the House
Room 300
State House
Augusta, ME 04333
Dear President Michaud and Speaker Saxl:
I am pleased to accept your invitation to address the Joint Session of the 120th Maine Legislature on February 6 at 11:00 a.m. I appreciate your willingness to afford me this valuable opportunity to speak to the entire Legislature concerning the third branch of government. This event represents an unparalleled opportunity for improving the quality of justice for Maine's citizens.
I look forward to seeing you on the 6th.
Sincerely yours,
S/Daniel E. Wathen
Chief Justice
READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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The Following Communication: (H.C. 33)
STATE OF MAINE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SPEAKER'S OFFICE
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
January 25, 2001
Honorable Millicent M. MacFarland
Clerk of the House
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
Dear Madam Clerk:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1(I), Representative John Michael of Auburn has agreed to not serve as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government pending the report of the House Committee on Ethics.
Representative William S. Norbert of Portland will temporarily continue to serve as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Sincerely,
S/Michael V. Saxl
Speaker of the House
READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE
The following Bills and Resolves were received, and upon the recommendation of the Committee on Reference of Bills were REFERRED to the following Committees, ordered printed and sent for concurrence:
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APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Bill "An Act to Fund Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention"
(H.P. 403) (L.D. 524)
Presented by Representative COLWELL of Gardiner.
Under suspension of the rules, cosponsored by Senator CATHCART of Penobscot, Senator SMALL of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ANDREWS of York, ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, ASH of Belfast, BAGLEY of Machias, BAKER of Bangor, BERRY of Belmont, BERRY of Livermore, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, BOUFFARD of Lewiston, BRANNIGAN of Portland, BROOKS of Winterport, BRUNO of Raymond, BRYANT of Dixfield, BULL of Freeport, BUMPS of China, BUNKER of Kossuth Township, CANAVAN of Waterville, CHICK of Lebanon, CHIZMAR of Lisbon, CLARK of Millinocket, COLLINS of Wells, COTE of Lewiston, COWGER of Hallowell, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, DESMOND of Mapleton, DORR of Camden, DUDLEY of Portland, DUGAY of Cherryfield, DUNCAN of Presque Isle, DUNLAP of Old Town, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, ESTES of Kittery, ETNIER of Harpswell, FISHER of Brewer, FULLER of Manchester, GAGNE of Buckfield, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GLYNN of South Portland, GOOLEY of Farmington, GREEN of Monmouth, HALL of Bristol, HASKELL of Milford, HATCH of Skowhegan, HAWES of Standish, HONEY of Boothbay, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACOBS of Turner, JONES of Greenville, KANE of Saco, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LANDRY of Patten, LaVERDIERE of Wilton, LAVERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, LEDWIN of Holden, LEMOINE of Old Orchard Beach, LESSARD of Topsham, LOVETT of Scarborough, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MADORE of Augusta, MAILHOT of Lewiston, MARLEY of
Portland, MARRACHÉ of Waterville, MATTHEWS of Winslow, MAYO of Bath, McDONOUGH of Portland, McGLOCKLIN of Embden, McGOWAN of Pittsfield, McKEE of Wayne, McLAUGHLIN of Cape Elizabeth, McNEIL of Rockland, MICHAUD of Fort Kent, MITCHELL of Vassalboro, MURPHY of Berwick, MURPHY of Kennebunk, MUSE of South Portland, MUSE of Fryeburg, NASS of Acton, NORBERT of Portland, NORTON of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Augusta, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, O'NEIL of Saco, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, PEAVEY of Woolwich, PERKINS of Penobscot, PERRY of Bangor, PINEAU of Jay, POVICH of Ellsworth, QUINT of Portland, RICHARD of Madison, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, RINES of Wiscasset, SAVAGE of Buxton, Speaker SAXL of Portland, SCHNEIDER of Durham, SIMPSON of Auburn, SKOGLUND of St. George, SNOWE-MELLO of Poland, STANLEY of Medway, SULLIVAN of Biddeford, TARAZEWICH of Waterboro, TESSIER of Fairfield, THOMAS of Orono, TOBIN of Dexter, TRACY of Rome, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, TUTTLE of Sanford, TWOMEY of Biddeford, VOLENIK of Brooklin, WATSON of Farmingdale, WHEELER of Bridgewater, WHEELER of Eliot, Senators: President Pro Tem BENNETT of Oxford, BROMLEY of Cumberland, CARPENTER of York, DAGGETT of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOUGLASS of Androscoggin, EDMONDS of Cumberland, FERGUSON of Oxford, GAGNON of Kennebec, KILKELLY of Lincoln, LEMONT of York, LONGLEY of Waldo, MARTIN of Aroostook, McALEVEY of York, President MICHAUD of Penobscot, MITCHELL of Penobscot, NUTTING of Androscoggin, O'GARA of Cumberland, PENDLETON of Cumberland, RAND of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SAVAGE of Knox, SHOREY of Washington, TREAT of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland, WOODCOCK of Franklin, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot.
Bill "An Act to Appropriate Funds to the Maine Technical College System for the Operation of the Bath Higher Education Center"
(H.P. 411) (L.D. 532)
Presented by Representative MAYO of Bath.
Cosponsored by Senator SMALL of Sagadahoc and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, LESSARD of Topsham, PEAVEY of Woolwich, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, RINES of Wiscasset, WATSON of Farmingdale, WINSOR of Norway.
Bill "An Act to Expand Educational Opportunities"
(H.P. 414) (L.D. 535)
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, GREEN of Monmouth, NORBERT of Portland, ROSEN of Bucksport, THOMAS of Orono, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: CATHCART of Penobscot, President MICHAUD of Penobscot.
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Bill "An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority"
(H.P. 430) (L.D. 551)
Presented by Representative O'BRIEN of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representative GOOLEY of Farmington and Representatives: ETNIER of Harpswell, MADORE of Augusta, McKENNEY of Cumberland, NASS of Acton.
Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS suggested.
On motion of Representative BERRY of Livermore, TABLED pending REFERENCE and later today assigned.
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BANKING AND INSURANCE
Bill "An Act Concerning Indemnification and Limitation of Liability Provisions of Managed Care Participating Provider Agreements"
(H.P. 389) (L.D. 510)
Presented by Representative SHIELDS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator DOUGLASS of Androscoggin and Representatives: MARRACHÉ of Waterville, MAYO of Bath, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator: MITCHELL of Penobscot.
Bill "An Act to Expand Insurance Coverage in the State"
(H.P. 405) (L.D. 526)
Presented by Representative WHEELER of Eliot.
Cosponsored by Senator LEMONT of York and Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, DUGAY of Cherryfield, ESTES of Kittery, HAWES of Standish, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: SHOREY of Washington.
Bill "An Act to Provide Universal Access to Health Care for All Citizens of the State"
(H.P. 422) (L.D. 543)
Presented by Representative PARADIS of Frenchville.
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: COLWELL of Gardiner, COWGER of Hallowell, LANDRY of Patten, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MICHAUD of Fort Kent, NORBERT of Portland, YOUNG of Limestone, Senator: BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Bill "An Act to Provide Equity in Reimbursement for Health Care Providers"
(H.P. 433) (L.D. 554)
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, DUNLAP of Old Town, JACOBS of Turner, THOMAS of Orono.
Bill "An Act Regarding Assignment of Benefits Under Personal Injury Insurance"
(H.P. 434) (L.D. 555)
Presented by Representative PERRY of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, DUNLAP of Old Town, JACOBS of Turner, THOMAS of Orono.
Bill "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Cover the Cost of Dental Surgery for Children in Need of Hospital Dentistry"
(H.P. 452) (L.D. 573)
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BULL of Freeport, SCHNEIDER of Durham, SIMPSON of Auburn.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bill "An Act to Amend the Licensing Provisions for Private Investigators"
(H.P. 398) (L.D. 519)
Presented by Representative CHIZMAR of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: LESSARD of Topsham, MAYO of Bath, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Bill "An Act to Provide Support for Impoverished Communities for Economic Development"
(H.P. 426) (L.D. 547)
Presented by Representative McGLOCKLIN of Embden.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Dixfield, McGOWAN of Pittsfield, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, STEDMAN of Hartland, TESSIER of Fairfield, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, SHOREY of Washington.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Bill "An Act to Repeal the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification Requirements for Sheriffs"
(H.P. 387) (L.D. 508)
Presented by Representative GOODWIN of Pembroke.
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representative: CLARK of Millinocket.
Bill "An Act to Allow Sheriffs to Use Modern Record-keeping Technologies in Maintenance of Jail Records"
(H.P. 458) (L.D. 579)
Presented by Representative PEAVEY of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Representative MUSE of South Portland, Senator: SMALL of Sagadahoc.
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EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Bill "An Act to Financially Reward Maine Teachers Who Earn Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards"
(H.P. 446) (L.D. 567)
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Dixfield, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JONES of Greenville, STANLEY of Medway, SULLIVAN of Biddeford.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bill "An Act to Encourage HIV Testing of Pregnant Patients"
(H.P. 391) (L.D. 512)
Presented by Representative MARRACHÉ of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator MITCHELL of Penobscot and Representatives: HASKELL of Milford, HAWES of Standish, LAVERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, SHIELDS of Auburn.
Bill "An Act to Improve Access to Residential Care in Rural Maine"
(H.P. 404) (L.D. 525)
Presented by Representative LOVETT of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FULLER of Manchester, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senators: LONGLEY of Waldo, MILLS of Somerset.
Bill "An Act Regarding Commercial Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs"
(H.P. 418) (L.D. 539)
Presented by Representative TRACY of Rome.
Cosponsored by Senator LEMONT of York and Representatives: BROOKS of Winterport, BRYANT of Dixfield, DUNLAP of Old Town, MARLEY of Portland, NORBERT of Portland, PINEAU of Jay, STANLEY of Medway, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Resolve, to Coordinate and Improve Access To Health Care for Women
(H.P. 419) (L.D. 540)
Presented by Representative JACOBS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator TREAT of Kennebec and Representatives: FULLER of Manchester, GAGNE of Buckfield, HAWES of Standish, KANE of Saco, LANDRY of Patten, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator: NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Resolve, to Improve the Accessibility of Nursing Facility Services for Consumers with Chronic Conditions
(H.P. 428) (L.D. 549)
Presented by Representative FULLER of Manchester.
Cosponsored by Representative LOVETT of Scarborough and Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, KANE of Saco, MAYO of Bath, O'BRIEN of Augusta, Senators: LONGLEY of Waldo, TURNER of Cumberland.
Bill "An Act to Increase Eligibility for Health Care Benefits"
(H.P. 435) (L.D. 556)
Presented by Representative MARRACHÉ of Waterville.
Bill "An Act to Add 75 Residential Care Beds Under the Medicaid Program"
(H.P. 437) (L.D. 558)
Presented by Representative MAYO of Bath.
Cosponsored by Senator McALEVEY of York and Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, FULLER of Manchester, KANE of Saco, LAVERRIERE-BOUCHER of Biddeford, NUTTING of Oakland, O'BRIEN of Augusta, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WATSON of Farmingdale.
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INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Bill "An Act to Require Public Access to All State Waters"
(H.P. 393) (L.D. 514)
Presented by Representative MORRISON of Baileyville.
Cosponsored by Senator SHOREY of Washington and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, HALL of Bristol, HATCH of Skowhegan, MICHAUD of Fort Kent, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Bill "An Act to Provide a New Opportunity in the Moose Lottery"
(H.P. 420) (L.D. 541)
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator KILKELLY of Lincoln and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, COTE of Lewiston, McGLOCKLIN of Embden, SCHNEIDER of Durham, THOMAS of Orono, TRACY of Rome, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: President MICHAUD of Penobscot.
Bill "An Act to Expand the Muzzle-loading Season to 15 Hunting Days"
(H.P. 421) (L.D. 542)
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of York and Representatives: BRYANT of Dixfield, CLARK of Millinocket, DUNLAP of Old Town, MATTHEWS of Winslow, PATRICK of Rumford, PERKINS of Penobscot, TRACY of Rome, WHEELER of Eliot.
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JUDICIARY
Bill "An Act to Provide Uniformity and Consistency in the Appeals from the Trial Courts to the Law Court"
(H.P. 438) (L.D. 559)
Presented by Representative LaVERDIERE of Wilton.
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Bill "An Act to Correct the Judicial Retirement Laws Regarding Administrative Court Judges" (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 440) (L.D. 561)
Presented by Representative LaVERDIERE of Wilton.
Submitted by the Judicial Department pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
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LABOR
Bill "An Act to Provide an Opportunity to Minors Under 16 Years of Age to Work in Nonprofit Moving Image Archives and Nonprofit Community Theaters"
(H.P. 390) (L.D. 511)
Presented by Representative ROSEN of Bucksport.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, Senators: SAWYER of Penobscot, YOUNGBLOOD of Penobscot.
Bill "An Act to Permit Grievance Mediation by the Panel of Mediators"
(H.P. 392) (L.D. 513)
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: MATTHEWS of Winslow, TREADWELL of Carmel, Senator: EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Delay in Provisional Payment of Certain Disability Benefits"
(H.P. 413) (L.D. 534)
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren.
Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SAVAGE of Buxton, VOLENIK of Brooklin.
Bill "An Act to Define and Revise Noncompete Employment Contracts"
(H.P. 415) (L.D. 536)
Presented by Representative BRUNO of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator SHOREY of Washington and Representatives: MURPHY of Kennebunk, NASS of Acton, SCHNEIDER of Durham.
Bill "An Act to Require a Recommendation from a Physician Before Being Eligible for Disability Benefits"
(H.P. 417) (L.D. 538)
Presented by Representative MARRACHÉ of Waterville.
Bill "An Act to Eliminate Unnecessary Paperwork for Wage-hour Compliance"
(H.P. 423) (L.D. 544)
Presented by Representative TREADWELL of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CRESSEY of Baldwin, DAVIS of Falmouth, MacDOUGALL of North Berwick, McKENNEY of Cumberland, STANLEY of Medway, USHER of Westbrook, Senator: O'GARA of Cumberland.
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LEGAL AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Bill "An Act Concerning Small Breweries That Are Licensed to Serve Liquor on Premises"
(H.P. 399) (L.D. 520)
Presented by Representative COWGER of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator DAGGETT of Kennebec and Representatives: BUNKER of Kossuth Township, COLWELL of Gardiner, RINES of Wiscasset, SAVAGE of Buxton, STANLEY of Medway, TESSIER of Fairfield, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator: KILKELLY of Lincoln.
Bill "An Act to Amend the Beano and Games of Chance Laws"
(H.P. 407) (L.D. 528)
Presented by Representative CHIZMAR of Lisbon.
Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: LESSARD of Topsham, MAYO of Bath, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Bill "An Act to Require the State to Pay for Veterans' Obituaries and State Flags"
(H.P. 416) (L.D. 537)
Presented by Representative DUNLAP of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator KILKELLY of Lincoln and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, COTE of Lewiston, FISHER of Brewer, NORBERT of Portland, PERRY of Bangor, SCHNEIDER of Durham, THOMAS of Orono, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Resolve, to Amend the National Guard Education Assistance Pilot Program (EMERGENCY)
(H.P. 429) (L.D. 550)
Presented by Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUNLAP of Old Town, MAYO of Bath, ROSEN of Bucksport,