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ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE Criminal Justice and Public Safety FIRST REGULAR SESSION Lori A. Fowle, Chair (D-Vassalboro) 2nd Legislative Day Michel A. Lajoie (D-Lewiston) Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Justin M. Chenette (D-Saco) Catherine M. Nadeau (D-Winslow) The House met according to adjournment and was called to James E. Davitt (D-Hampden) order by the Speaker. (D-Hallowell) Prayer by Pastor Stephen Espling, North Deering Alliance Ricky D. Long (R-Sherman)* Church, Portland. Karen A. Gerrish (R-Lebanon) National Anthem by Jim Hodgkin, Leeds. Timothy S. Theriault (R-China) Pledge of Allegiance. Michael J. Timmons (R-Cumberland) ______Education and Cultural Affairs Victoria P. Kornfield, Chair (D-Bangor) At this point, pursuant to his authority under House Rule Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry (D-Brunswick) 401.1, the Chair assigned Representative SAWICKI of Auburn to Brian L. Hubbell (D-Bar Harbor) Seat 19. Richard R. Farnsworth (D-Portland) ______Ryan D. Tipping-Spitz (D-Orono) Teresa S. Pierce (D-Falmouth) Doctors of the day, David Edsall, M.D., Ellsworth and Leigh Joyce A. Maker (R-Calais)* Forbush, D.O., North Hampden. Michael D. McClellan (R-Raymond) The Journal of Wednesday, December 3, 2014 was read and Matthew G. Pouliot (R-Augusta) approved. Paul A. Stearns (R-Guilford) ______Energy, Utilities and Technology Mark N. Dion, Chair (D-Portland) COMMUNICATIONS Roberta B. Beavers (D-South Berwick) The following Communication: (H.C. 8) Christopher W. Babbidge (D-Kennebunk) STATE OF Deane Rykerson (D-Kittery) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jennifer L. DeChant (D-Bath) SPEAKER'S OFFICE Martin J. Grohman (D-Biddeford) AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 Larry C. Dunphy (R-Embden)* TO: Honorable Robert B. Hunt Beth A. O'Connor (R-Berwick) Clerk of the House Norman E. Higgins (R-Dover-Foxcroft) FROM: S/Mark W. Eves Nathan J. Wadsworth (R-Hiram) Speaker of the House Environment and Natural Resources DATE: December 23, 2014 Joan W. Welsh, Chair (D-Rockport) RE: Committee Appointments Robert S. Duchesne (D-Hudson) 127th Legislature John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake) Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1(I)(a), I have Denise Patricia Harlow (D-Portland) made the following appointments to the various Joint Standing Ralph L. Tucker (D-Brunswick) Committees: Richard H. Campbell (R-Orrington)* Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Andrew Russell Buckland (R-Farmington) Craig V. Hickman, Chair (D-Winthrop) Jeffery P. Hanley (R-Pittston) William F. Noon (D-Sanford) Dustin Michael White (R-Washburn) Robert J. Saucier (D-Presque Isle) Benjamin M. Chipman (I-Portland) Ralph Chapman (D-Brooksville) Health and Human Services Michelle Ann Dunphy (D-Old Town) Drew Gattine, Chair (D-Westbrook) Russell J. Black (R-Wilton)* Peter C. Stuckey (D-Portland) Donald G. Marean (R-Hollis) Matthew J. Peterson (D-Rumford) Carol A. McElwee (R-Caribou) Scott M. Hamann (D-South Portland) Anthony J. Edgecomb (R-Fort Fairfield) Christine S. Burstein (D-Lincolnville) MaryAnne Kinney (R-Knox) (D-York) Appropriations and Financial Affairs Deborah J. Sanderson (R-Chelsea)* Margaret R. Rotundo, Chair (D-Lewiston) Richard S. Malaby (R-Hancock) John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake) Frances M. Head (R-Bethel) Linda F. Sanborn (D-Gorham) Karen Vachon (R-Scarborough) Aaron M. Frey (D-Bangor) Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Erik C. Jorgensen (D-Portland) Michael A. Shaw, Chair (D-Standish) Gay M. Grant (D-Gardiner) Roland Danny Martin (D-Sinclair) Tom J. Winsor (R-Norway)* Stanley Byron Short, Jr. (D-Pittsfield) Robert W. Nutting (R-Oakland) Robert W. Alley, Sr. (D-Beals) Heather W. Sirocki (R-Scarborough) Dale J. Crafts (R-Lisbon)* Jeffrey L. Timberlake (R-Turner) Stephen J. Wood (R-Sabattus) Roger E. Reed (R-Carmel) Patrick W. Corey (R-Windham) H-23

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Gary L. Hilliard (R-Belgrade) Denise A. Tepler (D-Topsham) Peter A. Lyford (R-Eddington) H. Stedman Seavey (R-Kennebunkport)* Matthew Dana II (Passamaquoddy Tribe) Bruce A. Bickford (R-Auburn) Insurance and Financial Services Paul Chace (R-Durham) Henry E. M. Beck, Chair (D-Waterville) Thomas H. Skolfield (R-Weld) Terry K. Morrison (D-South Portland) Gary E. Sukeforth (U-Appleton) Janice E. Cooper (D-Yarmouth) Transportation Heidi E. Brooks (D-Lewiston) Andrew J. McLean, Chair (D-Gorham) Gina M. Melaragno (D-Auburn) George W. Hogan (D-Old Orchard Beach) Ralph L. Tucker (D-Brunswick) Christine B. Powers (D-Naples) Raymond A. Wallace (R-Dexter)* Arthur C. Verow (D-Brewer) John Joseph Picchiotti (R-Fairfield) Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham) Robert A. Foley (R-Wells) Jared F. Golden (D-Lewiston) Dwayne W. Prescott (R-Waterboro) Wayne R. Parry (R-Arundel)* Judiciary James S. Gillway (R-Searsport) Barry J. Hobbins, Chair (D-Saco) Bradlee Thomas Farrin (R-Norridgewock) Kimberly J. Monaghan (D-Cape Elizabeth) Brian D. Hobart (R-Bowdoinham) Matthew W. Moonen (D-Portland) Veterans and Legal Affairs Joyce McCreight (D-Harpswell) Louis J. Luchini, Chair (D-Ellsworth) Charlotte Warren (D-Hallowell) Thomas R. W. Longstaff (D-Waterville) Stacey K. Guerin (R-Glenburn)* Robert J. Saucier (D-Presque Isle) Roger L. Sherman (R-Hodgdon) John C. Schneck (D-Bangor) Phyllis A. Ginzler (R-Bridgton) Kimberly J. Monaghan (D-Cape Elizabeth) Lloyd C. Herrick (R-Paris) Jared F. Golden (D-Lewiston) (U-Friendship) Jonathan L. Kinney (R-Limington)* Wayne T. Mitchell (Penobscot Nation) Beth P. Turner (R-Burlington) Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Kathleen R. J. Dillingham (R-Oxford) Erin D. Herbig, Chair (D-Belfast) Sheldon Mark Hanington (R-Lincoln) Paul E. Gilbert (D-Jay) (Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians) Anne-Marie Mastraccio (D-Sanford) *Ranking Republican Member Dillon Bates (D-Westbrook) READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Ryan M. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) ______Lawrence E. Lockman (R-Amherst)* Susan M. W. Austin (R-Gray) The Following Communication: (H.C. 9) Joel R. Stetkis (R-Canaan) STATE OF MAINE Karleton S. Ward (R-Dedham) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES James J. Campbell, Sr. (I-Newfield) SPEAKER'S OFFICE Marine Resources AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 Walter A. Kumiega III, Chair (D-Deer Isle) December 23, 2014 Michael G. Devin (D-Newcastle) Honorable Robert B. Hunt Robert W. Alley, Sr. (D-Beals) Clerk of the House (D-York) 2 State House Station Joyce McCreight (D-Harpswell) Augusta, Maine 04333 Jeffrey K. Pierce (R-Dresden)* Dear Clerk Hunt: Kevin J. Battle (R-South Portland) Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have appointed Stephanie Hawke (R-Boothbay Harbor) the following members to the Government Oversight Committee: David P. Sawicki (R-Auburn) Chuck Kruger, Chair (D-Thomaston) William R. Tuell (R-East Machias) Robert S. Duchesne (D-Hudson) ) State and Local Government Anne-Marie Mastraccio (D-Sanford) ) Roland Danny Martin, Chair (D-Sinclair) Michael D. McClellan (R-Raymond)* ) Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham) Richard H. Campbell (R-Orrington) ) Christopher W. Babbidge (D-Kennebunk) Deborah J. Sanderson (R-Chelsea) ) Elizabeth E. Dickerson (D-Rockland) *Ranking Republican Member Donna R. Doore (D-Augusta) Sincerely, Beth P. Turner (R-Burlington)* S/Mark W. Eves Randall Adam Greenwood (R-Wales) Speaker of the House Richard A. Pickett (R-Dixfield) READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. William R. Tuell (R-East Machias) ______Jeffrey Evangelos (U-Friendship) Taxation Adam A. Goode, Chair (D-Bangor) Stephen S. Stanley (D-Medway) Matthew W. Moonen (D-Portland) Diane M. Russell (D-Portland) H-24

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The Following Communication: (H.C. 10) Dustin Michael White (R-Washburn) STATE OF MAINE Joel R. Stetkis (R-Canaan) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anthony J. Edgecomb (R-Fort Fairfield) SPEAKER'S OFFICE Ethics AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 Louis J. Luchini, Chair (D-Ellsworth) December 23, 2014 Mark E. Bryant (D-Windham) Honorable Robert B. Hunt Kimberly J. Monaghan (D-Cape Elizabeth) Clerk of the House Jeffrey Evangelos (U-Friendship) 2 State House Station James S. Gillway (R-Searsport) Augusta, Maine 04333 Kenneth Wade Fredette (R-Newport) Dear Clerk Hunt: Frances M. Head (R-Bethel) Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 354, I have appointed Robert A. Foley (R-Wells) the following members to the Joint Select Committee on Joint Leaves of Absence Rules: Thomas R. W. Longstaff, Chair (D-Waterville) Sara Gideon, Chair (D-Freeport) Ryan M. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake) ) Teresa S. Pierce (D-Falmouth) Matthew W. Moonen (D-Portland) ) Christine S. Burstein (D-Lincolnville) Roger L. Sherman (R-Hodgdon)* ) Heather W. Sirocki (R-Scarborough) Donald G. Marean (R-Hollis) ) Jeffrey L. Timberlake (R-Turner) *Ranking Republican Member Sheldon Mark Hanington (R-Lincoln) Sincerely, Phyllis A. Ginzler (R-Bridgton) S/Mark W. Eves Rules and Business of the House Speaker of the House The Speaker, Ex Officio READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Jeff M. McCabe (D-Skowhegan) ______Kenneth Wade Fredette (R-Newport) Ellie Espling (R-New Gloucester) The Following Communication: (H.C. 20) Sincerely, STATE OF MAINE S/Mark W. Eves HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker of the House SPEAKER'S OFFICE READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 ______January 6, 2015 Honorable Robert B. Hunt The Following Communication: (H.C. 11) Clerk of the House STATE OF MAINE 2 State House Station HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Augusta, Maine 04333 SPEAKER'S OFFICE Dear Clerk Hunt: AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (J), I have December 30, 2014 made the following appointments to the Standing Committees of Honorable Robert B. Hunt the House. Clerk of the House Bills in the Second Reading 2 State House Station Andrew J. McLean, Chair (D-Gorham) Augusta, Maine 04333 Scott M. Hamann (D-South Portland) Dear Clerk Hunt: Roberta B. Beavers (D-South Berwick) Pursuant to my authority under Title 7, Chapter 5, §125 of the Lydia Blume (D-York) Maine Revised Statutes, I have appointed Representative Craig Beth P. Turner (R-Burlington) V. Hickman of Winthrop to serve as a legislative member of the Carol A. McElwee (R-Caribou) Board of Agriculture. Thomas H. Skolfield (R-Weld) Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this Nathan J. Wadsworth (R-Hiram) appointment. Elections Sincerely, Sara Gideon, Chair (D-Freeport) S/Mark W. Eves John L. Martin (D-Eagle Lake) Speaker of the House Henry E. M. Beck (D-Waterville) READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Matthew W. Moonen (D-Portland) ______Roger E. Reed (R-Carmel) Paul Chace (R-Durham) The Following Communication: (H.C. 12) Michael J. Timmons (R-Cumberland) STATE OF MAINE Ellie Espling (R-New Gloucester) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Engrossed Bills SPEAKER'S OFFICE Walter A. Kumiega III, Chair (D-Deer Isle) AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 Thomas R. W. Longstaff (D-Waterville) December 10, 2014 Dillon Bates (D-Westbrook) Honorable Robert B. Hunt Patricia Hymanson (D-York) Clerk of the House Richard S. Malaby (R-Hancock) 2 State House Station H-25

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Augusta, Maine 04333 David C. Burns, Chair (R-Washington) Dear Clerk Hunt: Amy F. Volk (R-Cumberland) Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, Chapter 371-A §7030 of Christopher K. Johnson (D-Lincoln) the Maine Revised Statutes, I am pleased to reappoint the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development following to the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women: Amy F. Volk, Chair (R-Cumberland) Andrea Irwin of Augusta Andre E. Cushing III (R-Penobscot) Elizabeth Ward Saxl of Belgrade John L. Patrick (D-Oxford) If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please Marine Resources do not hesitate to contact me. Linda L. Baker, Chair (R-Sagadahoc) Sincerely, Brian D. Langley (R-Hancock) S/Mark W. Eves David R. Miramant (D-Knox) Speaker of the House State and Local Government READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Michael J. Willette, Chair (R-Aroostook) ______David Woodsome (R-York) Nathan L. Libby (D-Androscoggin) The Following Communication: (H.C. 13) Taxation SENATE OF MAINE Earle L. McCormick, Chair (R-Kennebec) 127TH LEGISLATURE Paul T. Davis, Sr. (R-Piscataquis) OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Nathan L. Libby (D-Androscoggin) December 23, 2014 Transportation Honorable Robert B. Hunt Ronald F. Collins, Chair (R-York) Clerk of the House Kimberley C. Rosen (R-Hancock) 2 State House Station G. (D-Cumberland) Augusta, Maine 04333 Veterans and Legal Affairs Dear Clerk Hunt: Scott W. Cyrway, Chair (R-Kennebec) Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have made Ronald F. Collins (R-York) the following appointments to various Joint Standing Committees. John L. Patrick (D-Oxford) Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Sincerely, Peter E. Edgecomb, Chair (R-Aroostook) S/Michael D. Thibodeau Thomas B. Saviello (R-Franklin) President of the Senate James F. Dill (D-Penobscot) READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Appropriations and Financial Affairs ______James M. Hamper, Chair (R-Oxford) Roger J. Katz (R-Kennebec) The Following Communication: (H.C. 14) Linda M. Valentino (D-York) SENATE OF MAINE Criminal Justice and Public Safety 127TH LEGISLATURE Kimberley C. Rosen, Chair (R-Hancock) OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT David C. Burns (R-Washington) December 23, 2014 Stan Gerzofsky (D-Cumberland) Honorable Robert B. Hunt Education and Cultural Affairs Clerk of the House Brian D. Langley, Chair (R-Hancock) 2 State House Station Peter E. Edgecomb (R-Aroostook) Augusta, Maine 04333 Rebecca J. Millett (D-Cumberland) Dear Clerk Hunt: Energy, Utilities and Technology Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 371, I have made the David Woodsome, Chair (R-York) following appointments to the Government Oversight Committee: Garrett P. Mason (R-Androscoggin) Roger J. Katz, Chair (R-Kennebec) (D-York) David C. Burns (R-Washington) ) Environment and Natural Resources Paul T. Davis, Sr. (R-Piscataquis) ) Thomas B. Saviello, Chair (R-Franklin) Christopher K. Johnson (D-Lincoln) ) Eric L. Brakey (R-Androscoggin) Stan Gerzofsky (D-Cumberland) ) Catherine Breen (D-Cumberland) G. William Diamond (D-Cumberland) ) Health and Human Services Sincerely, Eric L. Brakey, Chair (R-Androscoggin) S/Michael D. Thibodeau Earle L. McCormick (R-Kennebec) President of the Senate Anne M. Haskell (D-Cumberland) READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ______Paul T. Davis, Sr., Chair (R-Piscataquis) Scott W. Cyrway (R-Kennebec) The Following Communication: (H.C. 15) David E. Dutremble (D-York) SENATE OF MAINE Insurance and Financial Services 127TH LEGISLATURE Rodney L. Whittemore, Chair (R-Somerset) OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Linda L. Baker (R-Sagadahoc) December 23, 2014 Geoffrey M. Gratwick (D-Penobscot) Honorable Robert B. Hunt Judiciary Clerk of the House H-26

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2 State House Station Paul R. LePage Augusta, Maine 04333 Augusta Dear Clerk Hunt: Republican Pursuant to my authority under Joint Rule 354, I have made the following appointments to the Joint Select Committee on Joint Androscoggin 25,987 Rules: Aroostook 13,725 Senator Garrett P. Mason of Androscoggin, Chair Cumberland 55,932 Senator Andre E. Cushing III of Penobscot Franklin 7,591 Senator Paul T. Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis Hancock 12,016 Senator Stan J. Gerzofsky of Cumberland Kennebec 28,336 Senator Dawn Hill of York Knox 8,425 If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please Lincoln 9,157 do not hesitate to contact my office. Oxford 14,902 Sincerely, Penobscot 33,190 S/Michael D. Thibodeau Piscataquis 4,736 President of the Senate Sagadahoc 8,760 READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Somerset 12,194 ______Waldo 8,862 Washington 7,390 The Following Communication: (H.C. 16) York 43,055 STATE OF MAINE State UOCAVA 196 Office of the Secretary of State Emergency Utility Workers 65 January 7, 2015 To the Speaker of the House in the One Hundred and Twenty- Total 294,519 seventh Legislature: I, MATTHEW DUNLAP, Secretary of State, in accordance with Michael H. Michaud the Constitution and laws of the State of Maine, having tabulated East Millinocket the returns of the votes cast for Governor at the General Election Democrat held on the fourth day of November in the year two thousand and fourteen; Androscoggin 16,376 REPORT AS FOLLOWS; that Paul R. LePage, having received a Aroostook 12,398 plurality of the votes cast, appears to have been elected Cumberland 72,217 Governor of the State of Maine: Franklin 5,426 General Election – November 4, 2014 Hancock 12,007 Governor Kennebec 24,129 Eliot R. Cutler Knox 8,911 Cape Elizabeth Lincoln 7,633 Independent Oxford 9,269 Penobscot 26,210 Androscoggin 3,556 Piscataquis 2,810 Aroostook 2,727 Sagadahoc 8,264 Cumberland 12,836 Somerset 8,422 Franklin 1,241 Waldo 8,167 Hancock 2,268 Washington 5,452 Kennebec 4,241 York 36,905 Knox 1,555 State UOCAVA 499 Lincoln 1,351 Emergency Utility Workers 19 Oxford 2,226 Penobscot 4,712 Total 265,114 Piscataquis 631 Sagadahoc 1,550 Others Somerset 1,586 Waldo 1,440 Androscoggin 1 Washington 1,157 Aroostook 6 York 8,361 Cumberland 22 State UOCAVA 72 Franklin 7 Emergency Utility Workers 5 Hancock 3 Kennebec 8 Total 51,515 Knox 0 Lincoln 0 Oxford 3 Penobscot 0 Piscataquis 2 Sagadahoc 3 H-27

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Somerset 1 Pursuant to 5 MRSA §12009, I am submitting to you the report of Waldo 6 Board and Commission appointments or reappointments for Washington 3 calendar year 2015. Additionally, I am providing a report that lists York 14 appointments or reappointments that have not been made from State UOCAVA 0 previous years through December 31, 2014, and where Emergency Utility Workers 0 vacancies actually exist on a board or commission that need a new appointment. If you need a breakdown by your Total 79 appointments only, we can provide this for you as well. If you have any question concerning these reports or need I, MATTHEW DUNLAP, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the additional information, please contact this office or Cathy foregoing report is a true tabulation of the votes cast for Governor Beaudoin in the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and at the General Election, as reported to me on the returns from the Commissions at 624-7748. cities, towns and plantations of the State. Sincerely, S/Matthew Dunlap S/Matthew Dunlap Secretary of State Secretary of State READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. READ and with accompanying papers ORDERED PLACED ______ON FILE. ______The Following Communication: (H.C. 17) CHILD WELFARE OMBUDSMAN The Following Communication: (H.C. 19) P.O. BOX 2057 FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE HOPE, MAINE 04847 5 COMMUNITY DRIVE December 28, 2014 AUGUSTA, MAINE 04332-0949 Honorable Mark W. Eves December 22, 2014 Speaker of the House Honorable Mark W. Eves 2 State House Station Speaker of the House Augusta, Maine 04333 2 State House Station Dear Speaker Eves: Augusta, Maine 04333 I am pleased to present the twelfth annual report of the Maine Dear Speaker Eves: Child Welfare Ombudsman. Our office reports to the Governor, Enclosed please find a copy of the Finance Authority of Maine's the Department, and the Legislature each year pursuant to 22 FY 14 annual report as required by 10 M.R.S.A. §974. M.R.S.A. §4087-A. This report reflects the Fiscal Year from Sincerely, October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. I respectfully S/Bruce Wagner request that you distribute this report to the members of the Chief Executive Officer Maine House of Representatives. READ and with accompanying papers ORDERED PLACED The Child Welfare Services Ombudsman provides information to ON FILE. callers about Child Welfare Services, and also provides ______information and referrals to callers. For approximately one fifth of callers, the Ombudsman will open a case for review. The At this point, a message came from the Senate borne by Ombudsman is glad to report that the Office of Child and Family Senator MASON of Androscoggin of that Body, proposing a Joint Services and the Ombudsman continue to have an excellent Convention of both branches of the Legislature to be held at working relationship as we strive for the common goal of keeping 11:30 in the morning at the Augusta Civic Center for the purpose Maine's most vulnerable children safe and helping reunite of administering to the Honorable PAUL R. LePAGE, Governor- families involved with Child Welfare. elect, the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify him to Please let me know if you have any questions about the report or enter upon the discharge of his official duties and to receive such our program and I would be happy to meet and discuss those or communication as he may be pleased to make. any other issues with you. ______Respectfully submitted, Christine Alberi Thereupon the House voted to concur in the proposal for a Ombudsman Joint Convention to be held at 11:30 in the morning at the READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Augusta Civic Center and the Speaker appointed Representative ______McCABE of Skowhegan to convey this message to the Senate. ______The Following Communication: (H.C. 18) STATE OF MAINE Subsequently, Representative McCABE of Skowhegan OFFICE OF THE reported that he had delivered the message with which he was SECRETARY OF STATE charged. AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0148 ______December 30, 2014 Honorable Mark W. Eves Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Dear Speaker Eves: H-28

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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING Be REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN REFERENCE SERVICES and printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. The following Bills and Resolves were received, and upon the Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve recommendation of the Committee on Reference of Bills were REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN REFERRED to the following Committees, ordered printed and SERVICES and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. sent for concurrence: Sent for concurrence. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY ______Bill "An Act To Promote Industrial Hemp" (H.P. 7) (L.D. 4) Pursuant to Statute Sponsored by Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford and Representative HOBBINS for the Maine Commission on Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, GOODE of Bangor, Indigent Legal Services pursuant to the Maine Revised O'CONNOR of Berwick, PARRY of Arundel, POULIOT of Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the Augusta, SHAW of Standish, TIMBERLAKE of Turner. accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of ______Portions of Chapter 301: Fee Schedule and Administrative Procedures for Payment of Commission Assigned Counsel, a APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Commission on Indigent Bill "An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Legal Services (EMERGENCY) Purchase and Development of the Bar Harbor Ferry Terminal as (H.P. 11) (L.D. 8) a Multimodal Transportation Facility" Be REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and printed (H.P. 5) (L.D. 2) pursuant to Joint Rule 218. Sponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve Cosponsored by Senator LANGLEY of Hancock. REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered ______printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218. Sent for concurrence. EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ______Bill "An Act To Ensure Consistent Certification of Graduation Standards in Publicly Funded Secondary Schools" By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon (EMERGENCY) were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. (H.P. 6) (L.D. 3) ______Sponsored by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor. ______At this point, the Speaker recognized the Representative from Bangor, Representative KORNFIELD and she was added to the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES roll call of the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature. Bill "An Act To Remove the Limit on the Number of Patients a ______Primary Caregiver May Provide for under the Medical Marijuana Laws" SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR (H.P. 8) (L.D. 5) In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the Sponsored by Representative RUSSELL of Portland. following items: ______Recognizing: the Sacopee Valley High School Girls Soccer Team, of TRANSPORTATION Hiram, which has won the 2014 Class C State Championship. Resolve, To Name the Route 11 Bridge over the Saco River We extend to all the members of the team our congratulations in Standish and Limington the Veterans Memorial Bridge and best wishes; (H.P. 4) (L.D. 1) (HLS 1) Sponsored by Representative SHAW of Standish. Presented by Representative POWERS of Naples. Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Cosponsored by Senator HAMPER of Oxford, Representative Representatives: Speaker EVES of North Berwick, KINNEY of WADSWORTH of Hiram. Limington, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, VALENTINO of York. On OBJECTION of Representative POWERS of Naples, was ______REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. READ. Pursuant to Statute On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending Department of Health and Human Services PASSAGE and later today assigned. Representative GATTINE for the Department of Health and ______Human Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072 asks leave to report that the accompanying Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21: Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autistic Disorder, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 10) (L.D. 7)

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Recognizing: Healthy Kids is a community-based family and professional Gertrude Fraser, of Verona Island, for her service to the network offering support and educational outreach to families Nation. Mrs. Fraser served in the United States Army Nurse throughout Lincoln County. We extend to the directors and staff Corps during World War II. During her 3 years in the Army, she of Healthy Kids our congratulations and best wishes on this took care of wounded soldiers in Houlton, in Syracuse, New York anniversary; and in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This past summer, she and other (HLS 25) veterans of World War II living in Waldo County and the Presented by Representative DEVIN of Newcastle. surrounding area were recognized at a ceremony held by the Cosponsored by Senator BAKER of Sagadahoc, Senator American Legion. We take this opportunity to extend to Mrs. JOHNSON of Lincoln, Representative EVANGELOS of Fraser our gratitude for her service; Friendship, Representative FOWLE of Vassalboro, (HLS 8) Representative HANLEY of Pittston, Representative HAWKE of Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. Boothbay Harbor, Representative PIERCE of Dresden, Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo, Senator Representative SANDERSON of Chelsea. ROSEN of Hancock. On OBJECTION of Representative DEVIN of Newcastle, was On OBJECTION of Representative WARD of Dedham, was REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. READ. READ. On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending PASSAGE and later today assigned. PASSAGE and later today assigned. ______Recognizing: Recognizing: Imelda Perley, of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, a the members of the Stockton Springs Community Church Maliseet Tribal Elder and the Maliseet Tribal Linguist, for her Steeple Committee, who are the recipients of a 2014 Spirit of lifetime achievement in teaching and preserving the Maliseet America Award: Mary Jane Costigan, Marion Fisher, Peggy language for the Maliseet People and for teaching the language Mace, Pearl Seekins, Janice Shute and June Wentworth. The to the people of Maine through her renowned professorship at the Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and University of Maine at Presque Isle and at the University College promote volunteerism, and the award is presented to honor local in Houlton. We extend to Ms. Perley our appreciation and our individuals, organizations or projects in appreciation of best wishes; community service. We send our congratulations to the (HLS 27) members of the Stockton Springs Community Church Steeple Presented by Representative BEAR of the Houlton Band of Committee on their receiving this award; Maliseet Indians. (HLS 9) Cosponsored by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. Senator WILLETTE of Aroostook. Cosponsored by President THIBODEAU of Waldo. On OBJECTION of Representative GIDEON of Freeport, was On OBJECTION of Representative WARD of Dedham, was REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. READ. READ. On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending PASSAGE and later today assigned. PASSAGE and later today assigned. ______REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Recognizing: Refer to the Committee on State and Local Government Alvion Kimball, of Orland, owner of the Orland House B&B, Pursuant to Statute who was named the 2014 Innkeeper of the Year by the Maine Representative KRUGER for the Government Oversight Innkeepers Association. The annual award is presented to an Committee on Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the active innkeeper who has significantly contributed to the Government Oversight Committee To Strengthen the Ethics development of the Maine Innkeepers Association. We extend Practices and Procedures for Executive Branch Employees our congratulations to Mr. Kimball on his receiving this award; (H.P. 9) (L.D. 6) (HLS 19) Reporting that it be REFERRED to the Committee on STATE Presented by Representative WARD of Dedham. AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT pursuant to the Maine Revised Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. Statutes, Title 3, section 997, subsection 2. On OBJECTION of Representative WARD of Dedham, was Report was READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve REMOVED from the Special Sentiment Calendar. REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL READ. GOVERNMENT. On motion of the same Representative, TABLED pending Sent for concurrence. PASSAGE and later today assigned. ______By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon Recognizing: were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. Healthy Kids! A Family Resource Network, of Lincoln County, ______on its 30th Anniversary. Healthy Kids began in 1984 as an informal network of concerned citizens and agency representatives concerned with child abuse prevention. Today, H-30

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SENATE PAPERS inform him that he has been duly elected Governor of the State of The following Joint Order: (S.P. 9) Maine for the political years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. ORDERED, the House concurring, that the returns of votes Came from the Senate, READ and PASSED. for the Governor, given in the several cities, towns and READ and PASSED in concurrence. plantations of the State for the political years 2015, 2016, 2017 ______and 2018, be referred to a Joint Select Committee of seven on the part of the Senate, with such as the House may join. At this point, the Speaker appointed the following members Came from the Senate, READ and PASSED. on the part of the House to the Committee to wait upon the READ and PASSED in concurrence. Honorable PAUL R. LePAGE, and inform him that he has been ______duly elected Governor of the State of Maine for the political years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018: At this point, the Speaker appointed the following members to Representative MARTIN of Sinclair the Joint Select Committee on Gubernatorial Vote on the part of Representative BRYANT of Windham the House: Representative BABBIDGE of Kennebunk Representative LUCHINI of Ellsworth Representative DICKERSON of Rockland Representative LONGSTAFF of Waterville Representative DOORE of Augusta Representative SAUCIER of Presque Isle Representative TURNER of Burlington Representative SCHNECK of Bangor Representative GREENWOOD of Wales Representative MONAGHAN of Cape Elizabeth Representative PICKETT of Dixfield Representative GOLDEN of Lewiston Representative TUELL of East Machias Representative KINNEY of Limington Representative EVANGELOS of Friendship Representative TURNER of Burlington ______Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford Representative HANINGTON of Lincoln COMMUNICATIONS Representative BEAR of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians The Following Communication: (H.C. 22) ______SENATE OF MAINE 127TH LEGISLATURE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The Following Communication: (H.C. 21) January 7, 2015 SENATE OF MAINE Honorable Robert B. Hunt 127TH LEGISLATURE Clerk of the House OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 2 State House Station January 7, 2015 Augusta, Maine 04333 Honorable Robert B. Hunt Dear Clerk Hunt: Clerk of the House In compliance with Joint Order (S.P. 10), I am pleased to appoint 2 State House Station the following members to inform the Honorable Paul R. LePage Augusta, Maine 04333 that he has been duly elected Governor of the State of Maine for Dear Clerk Hunt: the political years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. In compliance with Joint Order (S.P. 9), I am pleased to appoint Senator Peter E. Edgecomb of Aroostook, Chair the following members to the Gubernatorial Vote Committee: Senator Scott W. Cyrway of Kennebec Senator Amy F. Volk of Cumberland, Chair Senator Nathan L. Libby of Androscoggin Senator Ronald F. Collins of York If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Senator Kimberley C. Rosen of Hancock Sincerely, Senator Linda L. Baker of Sagadahoc S/Michael D. Thibodeau Senator John L. Patrick of Oxford President of the Senate Senator Christopher K. Johnson of Lincoln READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. Senator James F. Dill of Penobscot ______If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon S/Michael D. Thibodeau were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. President of the Senate ______READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. ______Subsequently, Representative MARTIN of Sinclair reported that the Committee had delivered the message with which it was By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon charged. were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. ______COMMUNICATIONS SENATE PAPERS The Following Communication: (S.P. 11) The following Joint Order: (S.P. 10) STATE OF MAINE ORDERED, the House concurring, that a Committee of three 127TH on the part of the Senate, with such as the House may join, be January 7, 2015 appointed to wait upon the Honorable Paul Richard LePage and Honorable Michael D. Thibodeau President of the Senate H-31

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Honorable Mark W. Eves Speaker of the House On motion of Senator MASON of Androscoggin, it was State House ORDERED, that a committee be appointed to wait upon the Augusta, Maine 04333 Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Chief Dear President Thibodeau and Speaker Eves: Justice and Justices of the Maine Superior Court, and the Chief The Joint Select Committee of the One Hundred and Twenty- Judge and Judges of the District Court; inviting them to attend the Seventh Legislature on returns of votes for Governor given in the Convention which has been convened for the purpose of several cities, towns, and plantations of this State for the political administering to the Honorable Paul Richard LePage, Governor- years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 has attended to its duty and elect, the oaths required by the Constitution to qualify him to asks leave to report that the tabulation of the return of votes cast enter upon the discharge of his official duties. for Governor at the General Election held on November 4, 2014 The Chair appointed: as reported by the Secretary of State Dunlap, is a true and The Senator from Washington, Senator BURNS accurate account. The Senator from Cumberland, Senator VOLK Sincerely, The Senator from Lincoln, Senator JOHNSON S/Senator Amy F. Volk The Representative from Saco, Representative HOBBINS Senate Chair The Representative from Cape Elizabeth, Representative MONAGHAN S/Representative Louis J. Luchini The Representative from Portland, Representative MOONEN House Chair The Representative from Harpswell, Representative McCREIGHT Came from the Senate, READ and ORDERED PLACED ON The Representative from Hallowell, Representative WARREN FILE. The Representative from Glenburn, Representative GUERIN READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE in concurrence. The Representative from Hodgdon, Representative SHERMAN ______The Representative from Bridgton, Representative GINZLER The Representative from Paris, Representative HERRICK By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon The Representative from Friendship, Representative EVANGELOS were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. The Representative from the Penobscot Nation, Representative MITCHELL ______

The House recessed until 11:30 a.m. At this point, the Chair welcomed Maine tribal leaders; foreign ______dignitaries. The Chair also welcomed Attorney General ; State Treasurer Neria Douglas; State Auditor Pola Buckley; (After Recess) and Treasurer-elect Terry Hayes. ______

The House was called to order by the Speaker. The 195th Maine Army National Guard Band performed "God ______Bless America." ______At this point, the Senate came and a Joint Convention was formed. Subsequently, Senator BURNS of Washington, for the ______Committee, reported that the Committee had delivered the message with which it was charged and was pleased to report Augusta Civic Center that the Honorable Members of the Judiciary would attend ______forthwith. ______Downeast Brass performed. ______At this point, the Judiciary was escorted to their seats. ______The 195th Maine Army National Guard Band performed. ______The Chair welcomed the Honorable Members of the Judiciary. Joelle Morris performed. ______The Chair also welcomed the family of Paul LePage, The House was called to order by Speaker Eves. Governor-elect: Ann LePage, Lindsay McCluskey, Lisa LePage, ______Lauren LePage, Paul LePage II, and Rita Derosby. ______At this point, the Senate entered the auditorium and a Joint Convention was formed. The Chair also welcomed the Governor's Cabinet and ______members of the Senior Staff of the Governor. ______In Convention The President of the Senate, the Honorable Michael Thibodeau in the Chair. The Convention was called to order by the Chair. ______H-32

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On motion of Senator CUSHING of Penobscot, it was His "can-do, never quit, never give up" attitude has become ORDERED, that a committee be appointed to wait upon the famous in Maine and around the country. Despite his Honorable Paul Richard LePage, Governor-elect, and inform him devastating wounds, Travis has never missed a step. He keeps that the two branches of the Legislature are in Convention marching forward every single day, working to help fellow assembled, ready to administer to him the oaths required by the veterans all over our great nation. Constitution to qualify him to enter upon the discharge of his I'm looking forward to continuing my work with Travis and the official duties and receive such communication as he may be Travis Mills Foundation to create a National Veteran's Family pleased to make. Center right here in Maine—a place where combat wounded The Chair appointed: veterans and their families have an opportunity to share in all of The Senator from York, Senator WOODSOME what Maine has to offer, to participate in activities that will instill The Senator from Androscoggin, Senator LIBBY the confidence to keep moving forward and strengthen their The Representative from Sinclair, Representative MARTIN relationship with their families and each other; to never give up, The Representative from Windham, Representative BRYANT to never quit. The Representative from Kennebunk, Representative BABBIDGE Our friendship became so close that he challenged me to The Representative from Rockland, Representative DICKERSON skydive with him to raise money for a veterans' cause. The Representative from Augusta, Representative DOORE I am scared to death of heights. But with Travis setting the The Representative from Burlington, Representative TURNER example with his never-ending dedication to veterans, how could The Representative from Wales, Representative GREENWOOD I say no? The Representative from Dixfield, Representative PICKETT I must say, however, once is enough. I will do anything for The Representative from East Machias, Representative TUELL veterans, but I will never jump from a perfectly good airplane The Representative from Friendship, Representative EVANGELOS again! Although, for the right cause, never say never. ______In addition to Travis, I have been blessed to meet veterans from all wars dating back to World War I. Each of these men and The Chair welcomed under unanimous consent the First Lady women—and their families—deserve our appreciation for their of the State of Maine, Ann LePage, for the purpose of addressing service. the Convention. They sacrifice so much during their service. Not only do they First Lady LePAGE: Good morning and welcome to the put their lives on the line in foreign lands, they also spend a long Inauguration of our Governor. time away from their family and their friends. They miss Many people have asked me why Paul would want to be important family milestones; they miss weddings; they miss Governor. Well, I can tell you it certainly wasn’t for the politics! birthdays; they miss holidays. Paul knows firsthand what it's like to need help. Many Unfortunately, too many men and women have paid the Mainers helped him to achieve his American Dream, and he ultimate sacrifice. For this, we are forever indebted to them. believes very strongly in giving back to the state and the people Maine leads the nation with the second-highest number of that he loves so much. veterans based on our population, and we are a state that Mainers are known for being generous, and they are always proudly supports our troops. ready to help their neighbors in need. That’s why Paul and I are Our very own troop greeters and our Freeport Flag Ladies so committed in volunteering and doing charity work, and we have shown our men and women in uniform that we will always have instilled this tradition in our children, as well. give them the respect and the dignity that they deserve. It is so much better to give than to receive. And, when you Maine is also blessed to be the home of Karen and Morrill extend your goodwill, it has a way of encouraging others to do Worcester—founders of Wreaths Across America. the same. Every year, they and many others take thousands of wreaths During our fourth annual Blaine House food drive this fall, we to Arlington National Cemetery to adorn the graves of our fallen were pleased and humbled that Mainers traveled from all over heroes. But what struck me most was when I heard their mission our state to donate more than one ton of food for our neighbors in statement: need. To remember the fallen; honor those that serve and their It is this kind of commitment from Maine people and our families; and teach our children the value of freedom. community organizations that truly improve lives and strengthens Three very simple words: Remember, Honor, and Teach. our State. Mainers helping Mainers: that’s what it’s all about. Their mission statement really became my driving force to do When I became First Lady, I knew I wanted to use my new what I do. position to assist Mainers who needed our help. And, I knew that I was meant to use my position to do First Ladies across our Nation have supported a variety of everything that I could to live up to that mission. efforts through the years, and all of them are worthy causes. I pledged to join Karen and Morrill in their annual convoy to When I made a decision about what to support, I knew it had to Arlington each year and bring as much awareness to their be something that I believed in strongly. mission as possible. Four years later, I can honestly say that choosing our military For the past two years, I rode on the back of a motorcycle led and their families as my cause has been an honor. by the Patriot Guard Riders, who escort the trucks down the East I have met thousands of Mainers and fellow Americans who Coast. I’m not sure which Paul likes the least: me jumping out of have defended our country honorably, sacrificing so much to an airplane or riding on a bike to D.C. in December! But, he got defend and protect our freedoms. over it. One of those veterans is a larger-than-life guy who is a true The week-long trek includes stops at schools, monuments, inspiration to us all. Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis VFW's, American Legion posts, and veterans' homes all along Mills is one of only five quadruple amputees to have survived the the way to Arlington. It’s become known as the largest "Veterans wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Honor Parade" in our country.

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I am very proud to say that this past December, we placed ______over 220,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery alone. Each and every section of Arlington on the graves had a Thereupon, the Governor-elect, Paul Richard LePage, before Maine-made wreath. Each and every veteran there buried the presiding officer of the Joint Convention, the Honorable deserves this honor. Michael D. Thibodeau, in the presence of both branches of the It’s been said that a veteran is someone who, at one point in Legislature and the Justices, took and subscribed the oaths his or her life, wrote a blank check "payable to the United States required by the Constitution (wife Ann held the Bible) to qualify of America, for an amount up to and including their life." him to enter upon the discharge of his official duties. And every check written has been cashed – up to the ______maximum amount – over and over again by our military service members, because Freedom is not Free. I, PAUL R. LePAGE, DO SWEAR, THAT I WILL SUPPORT Each and every veteran and current member of the military THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS has paid a price so that all of us can enjoy the freedoms and STATE, SO LONG AS I SHALL CONTINUE A CITIZEN liberties that we often take for granted. THEREOF. SO HELP ME GOD. To my right, you will see an empty row of chairs. These I, PAUL R. LePAGE, DO SWEAR, THAT I WILL empty seats symbolize Mainers who are serving our country and FAITHFULLY DISCHARGE, TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES, can’t be here today, as well as those who have paid the ultimate THE DUTIES INCUMBENT ON ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE sacrifice. STATE OF MAINE, ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION It is critical that we always recognize and remember those AND LAWS OF THE STATE. SO HELP ME GOD. who are serving and have served our state in uniform. ______So let’s do that right here, right now. To recognize each branch of our services, the 195th Army Band will now play the Governor LePAGE: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Chief "Armed Forces Medley." Justice, Members of the Judiciary, and Members of the 127th This is a medley of the Coast Guard, the Air Force, the Navy, Legislature, and certainly honored guests, family, supporters, and the Marines and Army songs. the people of the State of Maine. I would ask that all of those who are veterans, or anyone who Often times, my staff has a pool on how quickly I will get off is currently serving, please stand and be recognized as your message. So let me start off by being off message. I spoke to individual song is presented. Governor John McKernan last evening and he apologized Let's honor our service men and women. because his flight was cancelled and he couldn't get here. I told Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless America. him I'd love to send the state plane, but he sold it. So, he's not ______with us today. As I begin, I must thank my wife and my children for their At this point, the 195th Maine Army National Guard Band love, support, not only for the last four years as your Governor, performed the "Armed Forces Medley." but more during this campaign, which was probably the most ______negative campaign I've ever experienced. It got so bad I started hating myself. Subsequently, Senator WOODSOME of York, for the I’m very, very proud of their strength and resilience through all Committee, reported that the Committee had delivered the the trying times, the campaign, and with Ann especially the last message with which it was charged and was pleased to report 30 years, I am so proud of her. Her dedication to being a First that the Honorable Paul Richard LePage, Governor-elect, would Lady and what she has done for the military of our country is just attend forthwith. beyond words. I only ask one thing of her in the next four years: ______no more jumping out of perfectly good planes! Je dois aussi remercier mon collègue Franco Américains pour Herald Command Chief Master Sergeant Daniel Moore leur soutien. Je suis un enfant des rues du petit Canada, je n’ai announced the procession. jamais imaginé er qu’un jour, je deviendrais votre gouverneur. ______Mais à vous prendre en charge, nous l’avons fait. J’ai jamais oublier où je venais, et je n’oublierai jamais votre The Chair welcomed to the Joint Convention Governor-elect soutien. Merci beaucoup mais aimee. Paul Richard LePage. Well, folks, we’re back. The national experts, our local media, ______with due respect, said we wouldn’t be here today. But, they forgot to ask the people who count: thank you Maine people. The Colors were presented by the Maine Army National Pundits and pollsters do not determine who should be Guard. Governor. The people do. The people have, and we are moving ______forward. For four years, we have been taking our message directly to The National Anthem was sung by Jillaine McGough. the people of Maine. We let our actions speak for themselves. ______That’s what the people want: action. They are so tired of politicians preaching to the people, but not listening to the people. The Invocation was given in French and English by Father They promise one thing, and often do others. Lionel Chouinard, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon That’s not who we are. Falls. We said we were going to pay the hospitals, and we did. We ______paid hospitals $750 million. We said we were going to lower taxes. We did. We passed At this point, the Cony Madrigals performed. the largest tax cut. H-34

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We said we were going to help private business create jobs, We need better-paying jobs to encourage our youth and and we did. Not as many as we should've, but we are ongoing. young families to stay right here in Maine. To create jobs, Maine It's a job in process. We are no longer the adversary to business, must be competitive with other states. but a partner in business. Companies want lower state taxes, and so do young families. And most importantly, there's a new culture in the state Once they get here we, we are responsible keep them here. We employees in Augusta. The employees understand who the want families, we want our retirees, we want wealthy residents all public servants are: they are, we are, we the elected officials and to stay in Maine. the people that work for the state are your servants. We lose too many of our retirees to other states that have no Private-sector companies have created over 20,000 jobs. We taxes. When we lower the income tax burden—and we will—we didn't. We just assisted. There are almost 7,000 jobs that are put money back in people's pocket. You earned it, you should currently listed at the Career Centers needing to be filled. We keep it. are working on getting those filled. My long-term vision is very, very simple: is Maine without an If you want a job, you can get a job. But our work is far from income tax. And on Friday, when the budget goes up on Friday, I complete! will give you a hint: we're going after the income tax. I hate Most importantly, and what I said to the French people for leaving anything to the imagination. those of you who do not speak French, is I have never forgotten Small Maine companies cannot afford to transfer business my roots. And let me tell you, welfare reform is one thing that is assets to their family members because the estate taxes are so very, very dear to my heart. high. Small, family-owned businesses are the backbone of So far, we have cut the welfare rolls in half. We are stopping Maine's economy. the growth in Medicaid, but we are getting people insurance. We must keep our small businesses alive and well. By We went after fraud and abuse. We put photos on EBT keeping the businesses alive and well, we keep small business cards. We put money towards nursing homes. owners living in Maine. We are using the savings that we're realizing in welfare We must keep our retirees in Maine. Too many of our reform to take care of the most vulnerable in our state: our retirees have moved to other states to avoid high taxes. I'm elderly, our disabled and people with mental illness. asking: let’s work together. More importantly, let’s work together, We are transitioning people from welfare into productive jobs. not only to keep the retirees here, but also keep their assets here The Department of Education, Health Human Services, Labor in Maine. and Veterans Services have teamed up to create and develop an Business owners not only across the State of Maine, across innovative program simply called "Welfare to Work." this country, but business owners in China, in Bogota, Columbia, More than 1,200 Mainers, since October, have come off in Iceland have told me they would love to come to Maine, but we welfare and into productive jobs. are not competitive with our energy. No more handouts, but I will ask the 127th Legislature to If you think a household's electric bill is high, just imagine how consider putting a tiered program so we can wean people off much energy it takes to build a destroyer, or operate Sappi paper welfare, and not stop the benefits immediately. mill in Hinckley. It's about giving them the skills, the training so they can be Lower cost of energy is absolutely critical to attracting productive in jobs. We want Mainers to know prosperity, not manufacturing, high-tech industries, and multi-national poverty. employers. It's a very tough work from our administration; we’re We are making some progress in reforming welfare. But I off to, I'd say, a start, a modest start. can't do it alone, and I need the 127th Legislature to help. We We have the infrastructure for natural gas into the ground. are just getting started. Now, we have to get gas to fill the pipe. And that's where we The people of Maine have told us they want to keep reforming need your help. government. They want better jobs. We need the help of other New England states. And They want welfare reform. They want lower energy costs. Massachusetts has a governor who wants to work with us. They want lower taxes. We've already been talking to his transition team about natural They want good roads and good bridges, and they want gas and expediting it to the northeast. smarter, smaller, more affordable, and a smarter government. Folks, we need to have natural gas at the prices that the Mainers are hard working. They have lots of common sense. people in Louisiana are paying, Texas are paying, and if we can They know what it means to pay the bills. They want their piece do that, we can become more competitive and more prosperous. of the American Dream. And we will. We need it sooner than later. We won’t rest until every man, woman and child gets their We need a Public Utilities Commission that concentrates on chance to achieve the prosperity that they deserve, and get them affordable energy for all Mainers, not just for the rich, subsidized out of poverty. investors and environmentalists. Folks, we need to take care of Mainers deserve higher paying jobs with good benefits. We Maine people. want to attract new businesses to Maine and we want to help our I have said it many times and I'll say it again, I am open for all existing companies and businesses to grow and to expand. sources of energy. My criteria is, it has to be affordable for Maine We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. We just look at other people. We need to make it affordable for our businesses, for states and see what works. The 50 states are laboratories. See our homes. Affordable energy, we want it now, not 20 years from what works and see what doesn't. So we've looked at the top 15 now. economies in the country. We can follow examples and make I ask and plead with you, the 100 megawatt limitation on all Maine very prosperous and very competitive. energy sources has to be lifted. We should not be picking the We can argue about how to get there, but I will tell you this: winners and losers. states with the fastest growth have lower taxes and lower energy We need to lift the restrictions and allow the private sector to costs. And that’s not a coincidence. compete against each other. Competition is good.

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In the last four years, despite the limitations on energy what projects that we need to spend the authorized bonds on in sources, we have nearly installed 10,000 heat pumps throughout the coming year. We are not going to wait and have a battle over Maine homes. Heat pumps have no carbon footprint. Zero bonds like we did until we paid the hospitals. The hospital bill is carbon footprint. Most efficient. Cost effective. For a state that paid, now it's time to fix the infrastructure. has not had adequate sources of natural gas, we've done a pretty We need to make government smarter. You know, efforts to good job. consolidate our jails have failed miserably. The attempt to I'm also going to ask, again, and I've done for four years, is consolidate our schools have failed us. please, we are facing in the next few years a budworm epidemic School budgets rise every year. On the rise, enrollment on that's coming from Quebec. We need to be harvesting the the decline every year. We in Maine have twice the number of annual growth of our forest, and allow us to take some of that administrators per capita than any other state in the country. You additional revenue and help Maine families convert heating know, State of Florida, 2.8 million students, 2.8 million students systems that are affordable. and they do with 56 superintendents and they're currently ranked Then, we can have our cake and eat it. We can have seventh in the nation. Maine: 180 thousand students, 127 prosperity by lowering the cost of doing business and the cost of superintendents and we're ranked somewhere around 38. That living in Maine. is not appropriate. We do have the four seasons. We have to contend with that. School administrators in the State of Maine take home six- With your help, we can make a difference. digit salaries, while teachers have to dig in their pockets to buy Businesses want and need lower energy, and homeowners school supplies. That's inappropriate. It's not only inappropriate, and voters and the citizens of our state deserve affordable it's morally wrong. energy to heat their homes. I have been saying this for four years, and I will continue to Very simply say, let’s give the people what they need and let's say it. We have an education system that's upside down. It has give them what they want. winners and it has losers. We have two winners and two losers. They've also asked that the people of Maine want an The winners are the administrators getting more money every affordable, innovative and very flexible government. The size year, and the union bosses who come in from Washington and and cost of state government should support—not burden—the tell us how to teach our children. The two biggest losers are our Maine hard-working families. teachers and our students. We have started to right-size government, but there is still a You know, I say we got to think outside the box. You want to lot of work to do. It is time to eliminate obsolete regulations. And reach the 55 percent of school costs? We should have one we've begun the challenge of providing Maine citizens better statewide teachers' contract and our state should pay for all the customer service. And believe me, that is a culture change that teachers and all the classroom activities, and that would be about is far long overdue and we have started and we are not stopping 56 percent of the budget, and I'm all in. until everyone in Maine compliments state workers, and we're on I think the school boards and the districts should take care of the road to doing that. the curriculum, we should make sure that the proper resources You know we need a cost-efficient, cost-effective and efficient are in the classroom to make sure our children get a quality government that is not only responsive to the needs of Mainers, education. but is open to attracting new jobs. Job creators, and you've all Further, we have to get control of our local budgets. I was heard me say this many times, job creators or investment capital, shocked to see a statistic that total spending on local government goes where it's welcomed and stays where it's appreciated. Let's in the State of Maine in the last five years has increased by half a start to welcome them, and let's start to embrace job creators billion dollars, during the worst recession since the Great right here in Maine. Depression. How can that be? How can that be? Where is the A government that is too big and too expensive takes too money going? many resources away from our families. This kind of spending is not only unacceptable at the state We need to be bold. We need to think outside the box. We level, it should be unacceptable and local elected officials should need to look at Maine's traditional model of running government just be saying, "Enough is enough." Municipals, you know, and seeing where we can, together, make the necessary municipalities constantly blame state government, and I will tell changes that all Mainer's can appreciate and enjoy. It is all about you, I'll be the first one to admit it, that when I was the Mayor of prosperity over poverty. Waterville local control was important to me, and I wanted the Now Mainers are also tired of paying government that doesn’t state to pay for it just like every other local elected official in the deliver the quality services and competitive schools. State of Maine. Now I’m Governor. It's expensive! It's real You know, we have made progress at the state level. We expensive! really have, and despite the last two years where there's been a You know, there's a simple reason to fix this, a simple way to lot of gridlock, despite that, we have made a lot of progress on fix it: we look at other states and how they do it. We look at the both sides of the aisle. But, there's always a "but," we can do Southeast, Midatlantic, Midwest, and we see that counties do a more. We can prioritize the services and the needs of the Maine lot of the services that we are doing at the local level. people, and we can deliver. Towns, cities, and the counties have to work together to You know, infrastructure projects will speed economic deliver services at a more affordable and effective cost structure. development and help our businesses. We need to make sure The model is not working. I will tell you local control, like I said, that businesses can get their products to market quickly, as a Mayor it's the greatest thing. As a Governor, it's a killer. It's effectively. Projects based on political compromises and political a budget killer. promises should take a back seat. The only projects that should But there are things, and there counties in the state that are be invested in are those that help Maine grow. really working to make changes. Washington County, 18 It’s time we prioritize all levels of government. On Friday, I'm municipalities have created an EMS system. This regional going to be sending you a package, a budget package. In service is saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. addition, for the first time in many years, we will be telling you H-36

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Waldo County, several communities have gotten together, And to the people of the State of Maine, I want to close by have gone to the City of Belfast, and they provide fire protection simply saying: we listened to you, we've heard your concerns, we for these communities. I'm very serious in saying that if we want hope the 127th Legislature is listening also. The election sent a to compete at a national level with other states, if we want to clear message: Maine people want action, not small talk. compete on the international level around the globe, we need to And most importantly, they want us to work together. My deliver our services at a more regional basis. We need to work door is open for each and every one of you in this audience, and together. It's that simple. I'll work Monday thru Friday, and I'm open Saturday morning til And I would ask the 127th, like I asked the 125th and the noon time if you wish to come by. But please bring coffee if you 126th, to no much success but I'll try again, if you would give the come on Saturday. Executive branch monies to work with communities and monies I am not one who likes politics. Unfortunately, you have to to work with the schools, and to, instead of consolidate from the get into politics in order to be Governor. But I am here to work for top down, let them come up with the ideas of what they can the people of Maine, like each and every one of you. And we all consolidate, and allow us to help them, I think we can get our want the same thing. How we get there, we sometimes differ. state under control. But the hard working people of the State of Maine are asking for Mainers, I say, if we want to improve services and lower the one thing: give us prosperity, not poverty. We need to start costs of living in the State of Maine, we need to have the courage looking at prosperity, and forget about poverty. to work together. Coming from a, the dark side, a governor who's Let's not argue about minimum wage, let's argue about living been accused of being on the dark side, I really do want to work wages. Let's argue about good salaries. Let's get the air busses with you. Just promise me you won't sell the Blaine House. of the world here in Maine. You know, Mainers deserve to be kept safe. So, we will Ladies and Gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, and all continue our battle with crime, and with domestic violence. The Mainers actions speak louder than words, so let's go to work. drug crimes, unlike the 126th Legislature, I will ask the 127th to Thank you. please help us prevent our youth from being born addicted to By the way, to a couple of Senators: I bought some razors. I drugs, and let us keep our youth alive, from avoiding them from haven't seen them since May, and all of a sudden, there's all premature overdoses under heinous heroin epidemic that we're these beards out there. faced with, and the meth labs that we're faced with. We Thank you all. predicted that we were going to have maybe 20 meth labs this ______year. With the meth labs and the dumps, I'm sad to say we hit 35. The Chair then called upon the Secretary of State, Matthew I haven't got the number, I have not received the number yet Dunlap, to read the proclamation. of how many died, of overdose, but I did see the number PROCLAMATION yesterday of how many children under the age of 13 that died at The votes given on the fourth day of November last, in the the hands of domestic violence. Seven kids were killed by a cities, towns and plantations of the State of Maine for Governor, loved one. the returns of which have been made to the Office of the Ann and I campaigned very, very strongly against domestic Secretary of State, having been examined and counted by the violence. She has the military as her priority, mine is domestic Legislature which has declared that a plurality thereof was given violence. In everything I do, my heart and soul and every ounce to Paul R. LePage. That he is duly elected and that he, having in of my body, wants to eradicate domestic violence. the presence of the two branches of the Legislature in Whether it's a national sports star, whether it's a local laborer Convention assembled, taken and subscribed the oaths required in the factory, whether it's a son who beats on his mother, a by the Constitution to qualify him to discharge the duties of that father who beats on his kids—Folks, there is no excuse for office, I, therefore, declare and make known to all persons who domestic violence. are in the exercise of any public trust in this state, as well as all And I ask all the men in Maine to please help me stand up good citizens thereof, that Paul R. LePage is Governor and and speak out against this heinous crime. Not that everyone, Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, and that due and not only men create the heinous crime of domestic violence, obedience should be rendered to all his acts and commands as but they're the primary perpetrator. We need to make sure that such. our children understand that bullying is wrong, all the way up to GOD SAVE THE GREAT STATE OF MAINE domestic violence kills people. It is wrong. We need to work ______together. We are making progress, and while I said there were several At the conclusion of the address, Benediction was given by children that were killed this year, we are still, for the first time, Pastor Bob Emrich of the Emmanuel Bible Baptist Church in under two dozen this year. I'm not proud to say that, but it was Plymouth. 20. It's sobering. It's really sobering when you hear this horrific ______crime. And, I'll tell you, the one thing in my life that I will tell you that The Governor then withdrew amid the applause from the I'm most proud of is my son in junior high. As you can see he's a Convention, the audience rising. pretty big boy, and he was even bigger in junior high. He's lost ______100 pounds. But in junior high, there was a young boy who was being bullied. He stepped up, and I remember he got disciplined The purpose for which this Convention was assembled for it. Best discipline he ever received in his life because he did having been accomplished, the Chair declared the same the right thing. He stepped up. dissolved. We not only have to be the safest state in the nation, we have ______to be the national leader in eliminating domestic violence.

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The House then retired to its Chamber at the State House. ______

(After the Joint Convention) ______

The House recessed until 4:00 p.m. ______

(After Recess) ______

The House was called to order by the Speaker. ______

By unanimous consent, all matters having been acted upon were ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. ______

On motion of Representative FOLEY of Wells, the House adjourned at 4:08 p.m., until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2015, in honor and lasting tribute to Marshall L. Rice, Sr., of Deer Isle, Billie Jane Barnes Slaton, of Sanford, and Peter Joseph, of Waterville.

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