Printed on recycled paper 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. _________________________________ Michael D. Thibodeau Senate President http://legislature.maine.gov/senate Heather J.R. Priest Secretary of the Senate
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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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Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Page 3
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;
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(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;
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(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;
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(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
congratulations and best wishes;
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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;
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Come from the House, READ and PASSED.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Page 5
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;
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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;
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Come from the House READ and ADOPTED.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Page 6
(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
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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,