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LEGISLATIVE RE~CORD

OF THE

One Hundred an,' Eleventh Legislatu.re

OF THE

STATE OF MAINE

Volume I

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

December 1, 1982 to MillY 13, 1983 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 1

HOUSE District 33 - Linwood M. Higgins of Scarbo District 96 - Dorothy A. Rotondi of Athens rough District 97 - Lionel H. Conary of Oakland Wednesday, December 1, 1982 District 34 - Nancy N. Masterton of Cape Eliza District 98 - Lloyd G. Drinkwater of Belfast Pursuant to Article IV, Part 3, Section 1 of beth District 99 - Nat.haniel J. Crowley, Sr. of thl' Constitution and Laws of the State of District 35( 1) - Agnes Mavourneen Thompson Stockton Springs Maim', thl' Representatives-elect to the One of South Portland I )istrict 100 - Dana P. Stevenson of I Jnily IIurHln'd and ~;l!'v('nth Ll'gislature assembled Distrid 35( 2) - ~;dwarcl ,I. Kam' of South Port. District 10 1 - Fred W. Moholland of I'rinn'ton in till' Hall of thl' Hom!!' and werl' called to land District 102 - Antonio J. Tammaro of Bailyvilll' order by Edwin 1I.l'l'rt of Georgetown, Clerk of District 35(3) - Harold M. Macomher of South District 103 - Harry L. Vose of Eastport thl' One Hundred and Tenth Legislature. Portland District 104 - Edwin C. Randall of East Machias Prayer by Reverend Richard Searles of the District 36 - Charles M. Webster of Farmington District 105 - Maynard G. Conners of Franklin Advent Christian Church, Ashland. District 37 - Richard E. McCollister of Canton District 106 - Neil Rolde of York The members-elect stood at attention dur District 38 - Edward L. Dexter of Kingfield District 107 - Frederick F. Soucy of Kittery ing the playing of the National Anthem by the District 39 - Richard W. Armstrong of Wilton District 108 - Orland G. McPherson of Eliot Ashland Community High School Band. District 40 - Roland S. Salsbury, Jr. of Bar District 109 - Warren F. Studley of Berwick Harbor District 110 - Alberta M. Wentworth of Wells The following Communication from the District 41 - Ruth S. Foster of Ellsworth District 111 - Thomas W. Murphy, Jr. of Secretary of State was read by the Clerk: District 42 - Dana S. Swazey of Bucksport Kennebunk State of Maine District 43 - Stephen M. Zirnkilton of Mount District 112 - Vinton T. Ridley of Shapleigh Omce of the Secretary of State Desert District 113(1) - John L. Tuttle, Jr. of Sanford To Edwin H. Pert, Clerk ofthe House of Repre District 44 - Alfred W. Perkins of Brooksville District 113(2) - David S. Paul of Sanford sentatives of the One Hundred and Tenth District 45 - John P. Daggett of Manchester District 114 - H. Stedman Seavey of Legislature: District 46 - Leland C. Davis, Jr. 0 f Monmouth Kennebunkport In compliance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section I, I District 47 - Norman E. Weymout, of West District 115(l) - Robert W. Norton of hereby certify that the following are the names Gardiner Biddeford and residences of the Representatives-elect to District 48 - Thomas A. Kilcoyne of Gardiner District 115(2) - Gerard J. Lehoux of the One Hundred and Eleventh Legislature, as District 49 - Polly Reeves of Pittst,m Biddeford appears by the report submitted to the Gover District 50 - Elizabeth H. Mitchell (,fVassalboro District 115(3) - Norman O. Racine of nor under date of November 22, 1982. District 51(1) - Daniel B. Hickey of Augusta Biddeford District 1 - Darryl N. Brown of Livermore Falls District 51(2) - Patrick E. Paradis of Augusta District 116 - George A. Carroll of Limerick District 2 - Daniel J. Callahan of Mechanic Falls District 51(3) - Donald F. Sproull)f Augusta District 117 - John McSweeney of Old Orchard District 3 - Martin S. Hayden of Durham District 52( 1) - Zachary E. Matthews of Beach District 4( 1) - Harriet B. Lewis of Auburn Winslow District 118 - PhyUis J. Roberts of Buxton DL~trict 4(2) - Constance D. Cote of Auburn District 52(2) - Ruth Joseph of Waterville District 119 - Barry J. Hobbins of Saco District 4(3) - Alfred L. Brodeur of Auburn District 52(3) - Paul F. Jacques or Waterville IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have caused District 4( 4) - ,John M. Michael of Auburn District 53 - Donald V. Carter of Winslow the Seal of the State to be herewith affixed at District 5 - Sharon A. LaPlante of Sabattus District 54 - Paul Parent of Benton Augusta this twenty-fourth day of November, District 6( 1) - John Telow of Lewiston District 55 - Carol Allen of Washington 1982. District 6(2) - Louis Jalbert of Lewiston District 56 - Guy G. Scarpino of SI;. George S/RODNEY S. QUINN District 6(3) - N. Paul Gauvreau of Lewiston District 57 - Earl K. Kelly of Camden Secretary of State District 6(4) - Gregory G. Nadeau of Lewiston District 58 - James H. Mayo of Th:Jmaston The Communication was read and ordered District 6( 5) - James R. Handy of Lewiston District 59 - Rita B. Melendy of Rockland placed on file. District 6(6) - Roger M. Pouliot of Lewiston District 60 - Muriel Holloway of Edgecomb District 7 - Susan J. Pines of Limestone District 61 - David B. Soule, Jr. of Westport For the purpose of ascertaining the pres District 8 - Frederick J. Anderson of Stockholm District 62 - Douglas E. Curtis of Waldoboro ence of a quorum, a certified roll of the District 9 - Steven E. Crouse of Washburn District 63 - Karen L. Brown of BI!thel Representatives-elect was called by the Clerk District 10 - Kenneth L. Matthews of Caribou District 64 - Laurence L. Kiesmar of Fryeburg of the One Hundred and Tenth Legislature. District 11 - Mary H. MacBride of Presque Isle District 65 - Susan J. Bell of Paris The elected membership of the House being District 12 - John Lisnik of Presque Isle District 66 - Roger N. Roderick of Oxford 151 and 150 members-elect having answered District 13 - Hilda C. Martin of Van Buren District 67 - Francis J. Perry of Mexico to their names, a quorum was found to be District 14 - John L. Martin of Eagle Lake District 68 - Phillis R. Erwin of Rtmford present. District 15 - Raynold Theriault of Fort Kent District 69 - Weston R. Sherburn{ of Dexter Absent was: Representative Martin of District 16 - Edward A. McHenry of District 70 - Ralph M. Willey of Hampden Brunswick. Madawaska District 71 - Herbert E. Clark of Millinocket District 17 - Luman P. Mahany of Easton District 72 - Michael H. Michaud of East On motion of Representative Diamond of District 18 - Carl W. Smith, Sr. of Mars Hill Millinocket Bangor, Representative Carter of Winslow, District 19 - GennettI' MacNair Ingraham of District 73 - Harold R. Cox of Brewer Representative Macomber of South Portland, Houlton District 74 - Mary-Ellen Maybury of Brewer Representative McHenry of Madawaska, Rep District 20 - Carl B. Smith of Island Falls District 75 - James W. Reeves of Newport resentative Benoit of South Portland, Repre District 21 (1) - Edith S. Beaulieu of Portland District 76 - Robert A. MacEache:,n of Lincoln sentative Davis of Monmouth, Representative District 21 (2) - Thomas H. Andrews of District 77 - John C. Bott of Orono Brown of Livermore Falls and Representative Portland District 78 - Stephen M. Bost of C'rono Brown of Bethel were appointed a Committee District 21(3) - Laurence E. Connolly, Jr. of District 79 - John A. Cashman of Old Town to wait upon the Governor and inform him Portland District 80 - Eugene J. Paradis of Old Town that a quorum ofthe members of the House of District 21(4) - Merle Nelson of Portland District 81 - Donald A. Strout of Corinth Representatives-elect had assembled in the District 21 (5) - Harlan Baker of Portland District 82 - James Dudley of Enfield Hall of the House of Representatives and Distriet 21(6) - .Joseph C. Brannigan of District 83(1) - Edward C. Kelleher of Bangor requested his attendance to administer to Portland District 83(2) - Catharine Koch Lebowitz of them the oaths required by the Constitution to District 21(7) - Peter J. Manning of Portland Bangor qualify them to enter upon the discharge of District 21(8) - H. Craig Higgins of Portland District 83(3) - John N. Diamond of Bangor their official duties. District 21(9) - Harriet A. Ketover of Portland District 83( 4) - Patricia Stevens of Bangor Mr. Carter of Winslow subsequently report District 21 (10) - John J. Joyce of Portland District 83(5) - Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor ed that the committee had discharged the District 22 - Allan L. Bonney of Falmouth District 84 - Stephanie Locke of Sebec duty assigned it, and the Governor was pleased District 23 - Gary C. Cooper of Windham District 85 - John E. Masterman of Milo to say that he would forthwith attend upon the District 24 - Philip C. Jackson of Harrison District 86 - Donald M. Hall of Sangerville Representatives-elect for the purpose of District 25 - Robert G. Dillenback of Cumber- District 87 - Pamela L. Cahill of Woolwich administering to them the oaths required by land District 88 - Lorraine N. Chonko of Topsham the Constitution. District 26 - Ernest Clifford Greenlaw of District 89 - Courtney E. Stover c f West Bath Standish District 90 - Mary E. Small of Bath The CLERK: At this, the opening of the III th District 27 - James Mitchell of Freeport District 91(1) - Antoinette C. Ma:-tin of Maine Legislature, it is important that we District 28 - Edward Ainsworth of Yarmouth Brunswick pause to recognize a legislator who has been District 29 - Donnell P. Carroll of Gray District 91(2) - E. Christopher Livesay of with us for a significant period of time. District 30 - Ada K. Brown of Gorham Brunswick That member of whom I speak today begins District 31( 1) - J. Robert Carrier of Westbrook District 92 - Patrick K. McGowan of Pittsfield his 19th term as a member of this body. For District 31(2) - Russell R. Day of Westbrook District 93 - W. Norman Walker cf Skowhegan 2,055 legislative days he has been in attend District 32 - Sharon B. Benoit of South Port- District 94 - Dan A. Gwadosky of Fairfield ance at sessions of the Maine House of Repre land District 95 - Alexander Richard of Madison sentatives. This is not only a record for the 2 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982

State of Maine, but this legislator now is third All three of us arrived here, as many of you programs that are not frills, although some in the United States of America in terms of his have, particularly new ones, not really know times some writers say very glibly-cut some longevity in a legislative body. ingjust what to expect. Surely whatever ambi frills. They're not frills, they're programs like I should like to read a communication: tion we had was limited to trying to do a good school subsidies, homemaker services, guards City of LEWISTON Maine job on behalf of the people of Maine. at the prison, aides at Pineland, and so many Executive Department Paul R. Dionne I suspect, though I would not say for certain, other programs that are meeting the felt needs Mayor that John Martin did not come here knowing of our people. December 1, 1982 Robert's Rules of Order as intimately as he We face continued uncertainty from Wash State Representative Louie Jalbert knew Eagle Lake. And there are those-of ington and the undeniable need to reduce the "Mr. Democrat" course I'm not among them-who have said huge federal deficit. And Washington may well State House that Speaker Martin has since written his own make its cuts from monies that go to the states Augusta, ME 04330 rules of order. and cities and to needy families. Dear Re[)rCll~'"tative Jalbert: I am more certain that Gerry Conley didn't And so, for you men and women of con On b('half of the City of Lewiston, its Mayor come to the House in 1964 from the streets of science and for the members of my Cabinet, and Council, I want to express our most sin downtown Portland intending to become the and for myself, this will not be an easy year. We cere congratulations and best wishes as you savior ofthe moose, and frankly that has been will have to say "no" when we want to say"yes." begin a new term of office. but a sideline for him. His major interest has We will have to postpone things that should Not only are you considered the Dean of the been, and he has been very effective at it, has not be put off, and we will find it impossible to House, but many of your friends and col been human services. do some ofthe things that we were dreaming of leagues now consider you a legendary figure in But we learned the procedures and the doing when we came here. Augusta. What would the House be without rules, we made some mistakes along the way, But these financial realities do not mean you? and we discovered, through a process of trial that we should just pack up our ideals and go You have served your constituents in Lewis and error, that this system does work. It does home, for much is still possible. ton and throughout the State with faithful respond to the will of the people, the needs of We will be introducing major new legislation ness, dedication, and perseverance for so the state and the demands of the times. Those in such areas as economic development, many years that some of us have forgotten just of you who have been here before have already human services, energy and natural resources, how long it has been. discovered that. Those of you who are seated capital construction and government reform. Again, best wishes as you begin your new for the first time will certainly find it out. And We can, and we will, continue to build a term of office as a Democratic State Represen all of you, when you leave here next Mayor better business climate for the people of our tative from Lewiston. June, will have a truer understanding of where state. And to that end, I will ask this Legisla Sincerely, Maine is today, where Maine is going, and what ture to enact a major program to support the For the Mayor and Council more needs to be done for our state. people who make their living in the tourist S/LUCIEN B. GOSSELIN And so, I am pleased to congratulate you industry. City Administrator upon taking office, and I welcome all of you, I will ask for your help in better promoting The CLERK: The Clerk recognizes the gen men and WOJllen, Democrats and Republicans, the products of our farms and our forests and tleman from Lewiston, Mr. Jalbert. veterans and new faces, and I wish each of you our sea, and I will ask for a further commit Mr. JALBERT: Standing here in my second great success during the life of this Blth ment to improve our already fine vocational home, really, for once in my life I'm speechless. Legislature. educational system so our young people can be Thank you. No one should underestimate the impor better prepared to work in the world of high The CLERK: The Clerk of the House would tance of the duties that await you. It is your technology. like to ask the gentlewoman from Portland, charge to approve an operating budget for the We can, and we will, take steps to remove Mrll. Beaulieu, if IIhe would come to the ros next two years; to pass judgment on the men great burdens from our people. And to that trum with the Acting Sergeant-at-Arms. and women who will administer the people's end, I will ask this Legislature to enact a far Thereupon, Mrs. Beaulieu presented Mr. agencies and those who will serve as judges on reaching bill to come to grips with the soaring Jalbert with flowers that were sent from the our courts; and most of all, to be the final voice cost of health care. City of Lewiston. (Prolonged applause, the on public policies of this state. We can, and we will, improve our roads and members-elect rising). The responsibilities are heavy indeed, but I our bridges. In the process, I will submit for am optimistic that this will be another success your approval a measure to solve once and for At this point, His Excellency, Governor ful Legislature. all the chronic problem of highway finaJilcing, Joseph E. Brennan, entered the Hall of the If I could, I would confine my remarks to and we will do it in a way that treats fairly all House amid applause, the members-elect these optimistiC words, but I cannot. those who use our roads. rising. Another time, perhaps, it would be more We can, and we will, continue our progress The Governor then administered to the appropriate to devote this day solely to cerem toward social justice. To that end, I will ask this Representatives-elect and they subscribed the ony, but we do not have this leisure this year, Legislature to change our Constitution so that oaths required by the Constitution to qualify for the job ahead is truly a tough one. it finally guarantees full protection, full rights, them to discharge their official duties. These have been difficult times for our and full opportunities to the women of our GOVERNOR BRENNAN: Mr. Clerk and nation and for our state. And yet, we have seen state by enacting the Equal Rights Amend Honorable Members of the Maine House of in Maine some encouraging signs of hope and ment. Representatives: One hundred and ten pre progress. The private sector has enjoyed a There are many other things that we plan to vious times in the long history ofthis state, new period of growth in recent years. Unemploy do, but we will be spelling those out in the Legislatures have convened to do the people's ment has been well below the national average. course of our Inaugural Address and in the business. The elected representatives of our The success the State of Maine has enjoyed in course of our legislative message come cities, towns and villages have met to fulfill preserving our unique way of life has made us January. their constitutional responsibilities. the envy of many of our sister states. The very I can assure you that the next one hundred The first day of every legislative session is name "Maine" has come to stand for some very legislative days will be a time oftrial and chal filled with enthusiasm, with determination positive ideas: excellence in workmanship; an lenge for all of us, but I also know that you have and with hope. unhurried, tranquil way of life; clean air and in both parties dedicated and capable leaders Today is the ninth time that I have been clean water; and a sense of community that of good will, leaders who share with you and privileged to be here on the first day of a new has been lost in so many other places. share with me the determination to see that legislative session, and I can well remember my To us, and to those not so fortunate to live this system works again. very first session. here, Maine is truly a special place. At the same And I can promise you full cooperation and I was elected to the House in 1964, helped, time, there are difficulties that cannot be assistance from my Cabinet, from my staff, and no doubt, by that great Democratic landslide denied, difficulties that will influence you from myself as we work together in service to of that year. every time a bill comes before this body. those who have sent us here. Already veteran legislators at that time were We remain captives of a troubled national So, again, I congratulate you and I wish you Louie Jalbert and Jim Dudley; Don Carter had economy, and while we are doing better than all a happy holiday season and a very success been elected to the other body that year, and many states, we will live in a time when too ful and productive session. George Carroll was likewise elected to this many people can only dream of a little better At this point, the Governor retired from the House at that time. life. Hall of the House amid prolonged applause, One of the other green freshmen that year is We are faced with the problems of tax index the members rising. in this chamber today. He is the very able and ing, and specifically, it may fall to this Legisla distinguished Speaker, The Honorable John ture to regrettably undo some of the work of On motion of Mr. Jacques of Waterville: Martin. the last Legislature, some of the work that so Representative Nadeau of Lewiston, Repre Another member of the freshman class of many members of this House worked so hard sentative Thompson of South Portland, Repre 1964 is down the hall in the unmentionable on and so effectively to meet the needs of our sentative Carroll of Limerick, Representative branch, presiding over the other body, Senator people. You may have to do that by cutting $32 Brannigan of Portland, Representative Dia Gerard P. Conley. million, or some part of that amount, from mond of Bangor, Representative Bell of Paris LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 3

and Representative Brown of Livermore Falls addressed this body last January, he had some dedicated to Maine and to its people, because were appointed a Committee to receive, sort pretty good things in mind. Obviously, he's not the people of Maine want an orderly state and count votes for the Speaker. ofthe same party that I am, but I J·ead through government, capable of conducting the busi The CLERK: The Clerk recognizes the gen the minutes of the Legislative Record and I was ness of the state in a straightforward and tlewoman from Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell impressed with some of the things he had to serious fashion. Mrs. MITCHELL: Mr. Clerk and Members of say. One of them was regarding what our pur The III th Maine Legislature has the expe the House, and Distinguished Guests: As many pose is as legislators, as in his particular case rience, the maturity and the new ideas that it of you are aware, it is the standing tradition of Secretary of State, in serving and being will take to meet the challenge of the people this body for the Minority Floor Leader to nom involved in government, and I would like to and what the people of Maine have given us. inate the Speaker of the House. But because of quote part of that if I COUld. "We are here The measure of our success or our failure will the historical significance of this occasion, he because we are concerned about our present be the manner in which we attempt to answ('r has graciously assented and has allowed me circumstances and we are worri,ed about the these concerns. If we are serious about im the honor of placing in nomination a Speaker future, a concern which unites u, despite our proving the conditions in which our people live who has served for four consecutive terms. It is differences about the scope of (,ur problems and the economic opportunities available to a distinct honor to be able to nominate John L. and the best solutions." them, then we11 find a way, despite our philo Martin for his fifth term as Speaker of the The next six months will offel- many chal sophical differences, to reach solutions. Maine House of Representatives, the first per lenges to both parties, but more especially to Neither obstructionism nor arrogance on son in the history of the State to serve five the Democratic leaders and the Governor as the part of either the minority or majority will terms as Speaker. they offer us suggested legislation intended to reflect well upon this body or upon its The gentleman from Eagle Lake began his formulate policy and direct our state for the members, because the III th Legislature must career in this body in 1965. He has been re next two years. The problems surrounding produce solutions and not rhetoric. The time:> elected every term since that first brush with economic development, taxati:m, highway are too serious for us and the people of Maine the Legislature. In 1971, he was elected to the funding and the general busine,s climate of to settle for less. position of Minority Floor Leader, a post he the state, especially issues like workers' com I personally look forward to a productive held until 1975, when he was elected for the pensation and effective implementation ofthe two years with you, and it is my sincere wish first time as Speaker of the House. new federalism, to mention a few, will certainly that this body will be remembered for the The years that John Martin has led this body require positive action by both parties. While things it does and not for the things that it have been good years, years in which great our problems may be involved and complex, I failed to do. So let usjoin together and give the strides have been made on behalf of the people do not believe they are insurm[)untable; we people of Maine the solid, responsible and of Maine. Mr. Martin has been fair, though firm, have proven that in the past. responsive state government that they want in his administration of this House. He has As Republicans, it is our intenLon to act in a and that they deserve. been a hard worker for his constituents, his reasonable and responsible mall ner that will Let me quote finally in closing from John party, and for his colleagues on both sides of benefit the greatest amount of Maine citizens. Kennedy: "Let us not seek the Republican the aisle. As John Kennedy said, "Leadership It is in this spirit of concern and cooperation answer or the Democratic answer, but the and learning are indispensable to each other." that I am proud to second the nomination of right answer." John Martin embodies that. Not only is he a John Martin of Eagle Lake to continue as Thank you very much. teacher by profession when he is not working Speaker of the Maine House cf Represent here for us in the Maine Legislature, but he atives. On motion of Mrs. Chonko of Topsham: continues to teach through his role as Speaker Whereupon, Mr. Diamond of Bangor moved Representative Hayden of Durham, Represen to freshmen legislators, to veterans, and I that the nominations cease. tative Beaulieu of Portland, Representative think that the new people will quickly concur, On motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro, the Mayo of Thomaston, Representative Nelson of as they join with the veteran legislators, that Committee cast one vote for the House for Portland, Representative Swazey of Bucks this indeed is post graduate school because it John L. Martin and he was therE upon elected port, Representative Drinkwater of Belfast is a place of great learning, and it is very impor Speaker of the House. and Representative Small of Bath were tant to have a teacher as Speaker of the House. At this point, Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro appointed a Committee to receive, sort and In his book on Speakers of the House, Jim escorted the Speaker to the rostrum amid count votes for the Clerk of the House. Mundy described John Martin as "both articu applause, the members rising. The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the late and outgoing, a master parliamentarian SPEAKER MARTIN: Thank you very much, gentleman from Scarborough, Mr. Higgins. and a dignified, even imposing presiding and special thanks to the gentkwoman from Mr. HIGGINS: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gen officer." He is all that, and more. And a side Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell, and to the gentle tlemen of the House: The gentleman whom I that is often unmentioned, John Martin is very man from Scarborough, Mr. HigJ~ins, for their am about to nominate to serve as Clerk for the sensitive, he is very compassionate. No detail kind words. next two years is familiar to most of us, having or no person is too small or insignificant to Today, for the lllth time in the history of served as an officer of this body or the other merit his attention. the State of Maine, a new legislature is being body for at least a dozen years. In my years in the legislature, John Martin convened. This is an exciting time for all of us, I think the veteran members of the House has been helpful, guiding and supportive of the for both freshmen and veteram: alike. It is a will agree with me that he has shown persev types of programs that are so important in new beginning that takes place every two years erance, patience and tolerance, along with a making Maine the state that we love to live in. in a more or less orderly fashion according to great deal of dedication, over the past few He has presided with grace which makes it the Constitution of this State. years. And as far as I know, he has yet to file a easy for a freshman legislator to become Each new legislature reflects the will of the worker's comp claim for job-related injury due acquainted, and with the understanding that people of Maine as they expre!;sed it at the to the fact of his proximity to the Speaker and allows the business of the legislature to pro polls. Sometimes the change between the two his gavel I do notice that the Speaker has a ceed with proper dispatch. consecutive legislatures is gre~,t and some bright, new, shiny gavel today, and I hope that It is my pleasure to place in nomination the times it is small hell make it through at least the first day. name of my good friend, the gentleman from This legislature, as we all ~ now, will be Seriously, I have observed Ed Pert for the Eagle Lake, John L. Martin, as Speaker of the markedly different from the 11 Oth, because for eight years that I have been here in the House, Maine House of Representatives. the first time in 70 years the DE'mocrats con and I think that you will agree with me that he The CLERK: The Chair recognizes the gen trol the House, the Senate and the Executive has discharged the duties of his office in a tleman from Scarborough, Mr. Higgins. Branch. responsible and efficient manner. Mr. HIGGINS: Mr. Clerk and Membe.rs ofthe Different people will interpret the results of So, it is at this time that I am pleased to place House, Distinguished Guests: Having been the November election as a mandate for many in nomination before you the name of Edwin H. elected the Minority Floor Leader in the 11 Oth different things. Some will say tt,at the people Pert of Georgetown as Clerk of the Maine Legislature, my first official duty was to nomi issued a mandate for one political party. Oth House of Representatives. nate the man we are going to nominate again ers will say that the people mandated a politi Representative Davis of Monmouth moved today. As my party's floor leader for the III th, cal philosophy or that they may even have that nominations cease. I have been asked to second the nomination of rejected an economic policy. The interpreta On motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro, the the good gentlelady from Vassalboro, Mrs. tions ofthe election results will be many and as Committee cast one vote for the House for Mitchell. varied as there are different interests in the Edwin H. Pert of Georgetown as Clerk, and he I would be less than honest with the State of Maine. But I believe that the people of was thereupon elected. members of the House and those here if I did Maine mandated one thing and one thing only not confess that many of us had great antici last November-they issued a mandate for On motion of Mrs. Roberts of Buxton: Repre pation of role reversal this year, but that is not good government, for reason and a reasonable sentative McGowan of Pittsfield, Representa the case, and I would like to take this oppor approach to solving the many an d varied prob tive Kelleher of Bangor, Representative Vose of tunity to nominate John Martin to serve for an lems of the State of Maine. Eastport, Representative Ketover of Portland, unprecedented fifth term as Speaker of this The people of Maine voted for members of Representative Brown of Gorham, Represen House. both political parties, whether they be liberals tative Dexter of Kingfield and Representative When former Secretary of State Ed Muskie or conservatives, for men and WI)men who are Zirnkilton of Mount Desert were appointed a 4 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982

Committee to receive, sort and count votes for Elinor W. Goldblatt, Auburn 1,169 Allan L. Bonney, Falmouth 2,097 Assistant Clerk of the House. District 4(3) Peter J. Wiley, Falmouth 1,928 The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the Alfred L. Brodeur, Auburn 1,616 District 23 gentleman from Monmouth, Mr. Davis. District 4(4) Gary C. Cooper, Windham 2,487 Mr. DAVIS: Mr. Speaker and Members of the John M. Michael, Auburn 1,501 Winfred M. Strout, Jr., Windham 2,14f'i House: It gives me a great deal of pleasure this Alfred N. Savignano, Auburn 1,151 District 24 morning to place in nomination the name of District 5 Philip C. Jackson, Harrison 4,087 Deborah Bedard Wood to serve as Assistant. Sharon A. LaPlante, Sabattus 2,053 Others 4 Debbie has served us with efficiency and dedi Albert G. Stevens, Sabattus 1,708 District 25 cation in the past, and I'm sure you will agree District 6(1) Robert G. Dillenback, Cumberland 2,721 with me that she is well qualified to continue in R. Bert Demers, Lewiston 880 John A Trainor, Cumberland 1,812 this position. John Telow, Lewiston 1,751 District 26 Therefore, at this time I nominate Deborah District 6(2) Ernest Clifford Greenlaw, Standish 3,373 Bedard Wood to serve as Assistant Clerk ofthe Louis Jalbert, Lewiston 2,053 Marian E. Gowen, Standish (Write-in) 45 Maine House of Representatives during the District 6(3) District 27 III th Legislature. N. Paul Gauvreau, Lewiston 1,525 Merton Fillmore, Freeport 1,639 Mr. Michaud of East Millinocket moved that District 6(4) James Mitchell, Freeport 2,444 nominations cease. Gregory G. Nadeau, Lewiston 1,431 Others 2 On motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro, the District 6(5) District 28 Committee cast one vote for the House for Jules G. Goudreau, Lewiston 1,147 Edward Ainsworth, Yarmouth 2,250 Deborah Bedard Wood, and she was there James R. Handy, Lewiston 2,182 Erving H. Bickford, Yarmouth 2,003 upon elected Assistant Clerk of the House. District 6(6) District 29 Roger M. Pouliot, Lewiston 2,468 Donnell P. Carroll, Gray 2,076 At the request of Mrs. Reeves of Pittston, District 7 David C. Finn, New Gloucester 653 Representative Carter of Winslow escorted the Gerald F. DiProfio, Limestone 286 Eugene A Sampson, New Gloucester 1,363 Clerk-elect and the Assistant Clerk-elect to the Susan J. Pines, Limestone 570 District 30 Office of the Governor for the purpose of tak District 8 Ada K. Brown, Gorham 2,447 ing and subscribing to the necessary oaths of Frederick J. Anderson, Stockholm 697 Waino T. Ray, Gorham 1,498 office to qualilY them to enter upon the dis Others 5 District 31(1) charge of their official duties. District 9 J. Robert Carrier, Westbrook 1,964 Thereupon, Edwin H. Pert, Clerk, and Steven E. Crouse, Washburn 951 Harold W. Hickey, Westbrook 1,175 Deborah Bedard Wood, Assistant Clerk, Philip F. Peterson, Caribou 899 District 31(2) appeared and entered upon the discharge of District 10 Russell R. Day, Westbrook 1,443 their official duties. Kenneth L. Matthews, Caribou 1,649 Courtney E. McClure, Westbrook 1,290 District 11 District 32 On motion of Ms. Benoit of South Portland: Cecil Lewis Brown, Presque Isle 427 Sharon B. Benoit, South Portland 2,248 Representative Crowley of Stockton Springs, Mary H. MacBride, Presque Isle 1,251 John M. Harrison, Scarborough 1,259 Representative Clark of Millinocket, Represen District 12 District 33 tative Hickey of Augusta, Representative John Lisnik, Presque Isle 1,631 Hilda S. Dykeman, Scarborough 1,110 Thompson of South Portland, Representative District 13 Linwood M. Higgins, Scarborough 2,719 Bell of Paris, and Representative Parent of Hilda C. Martin, Van Buren 1,819 District 34 Benton were appointed a Committee to notifY District 14 Nancy N. Masterton, Cape Elizabeth 2,467 the Governor of the organization of the House John L. Martin, Eagle Lake 1,904 Susan A Steermann, Cape Elizabeth 1,288 by the election ofthe Honorable JOHN L. MAR George C. Sawyer, Ashland 725 District 35(1) TIN as Speaker, Mr. EDWIN H. PERT as Clerk, District 15 Anges Mavourneen Thompson, South and Mrs. DEBORAH BEDARD WOOD as Raynold Theriault, Fort Kent 2,059 Portland 2,206 Assistant Clerk and are ready to transact such Others 3 Others 3 business as might come before it. District 16 District 35(2) Subsequently, Representative Crowley of Edward A McHenry, Madawaska 1,866 Guy R. Bailey, South Portland 1,223 Stockton Springs reported that the Committee Others 3 Edward J. Kane, South Portland 1,575 had delivered the message with which it was District 17 District 35(3) charged. Donald C. Eisensmith, Fort Fairfield 1,078 Harold M. Macomber, South Portland 2,451 Luman P. Mahany, Easton 1,378 District 36 Messages and Documents District 18 Charles M. Webster, Farmington 2,688 The following Communication: Wayne W. Cushman, Mars Hill 991 Others 2 State of Maine Carl W. Smith, Sr., Mars Hill 1,669 District 37 Omce of the Secretary of State District 19 Richard L. Dorey, Jay 1,494 Augusta, Maine Gennette MacNair Ingraham, Houlton 1,853 Richard E. McCollister, Canton 1,637 November 24,1982 District 20 District 38 To the Speaker of the House of Represent Ernest I. Elder, Sherman 234 Thomas Walter Deely, Kingfield 294 atives: Carl B. Smith, Island Falls 1,207 Edward L. Dexter, Kingfield 1,551 In compliance with the Constitution and Weldon M. Smith, Hodgdon 1,092 Howard E. Gurney, Rangeley 1,227 laws of the State of Maine, I have the honor to District 21(1) Others 1 herewith transmit the returns of the votes cast Edith S. Beaulieu, Portland 1,881 District 39 for Representatives to the Legi'llature in the Efrem J. Velez, Portland 557 Richard W. Armstrong, Wilton 1,693 several cities, towns and plantations in the District 21(2) Lewis G. Maxwell, Wilton 1,217 State of Maine at the General Election held on Thomas H. Andrews, Portland 1,145 District 40 November 2,1982. District 21(3) Ruth Cummings, Gouldsboro 1,420 Respectfully, Laurence E. Connolly, Jr., Portland 1,652 Roland S. Salsbury, Jr., Bar Harbor 1,808 S/RODNEY S. QUINN District 21(4) District 41 Secretary of State Iva F. Leiter, Portland 674 Ruth S. Foster, Ellsworth 2,508 Merle Nelson, Portland 2,247 Donald H. Kenney, Sullivan 567 District 1 District 21(5) District 42 Darryl N. Brown, Livermore Falls 1,752 Harlan Baker, Portland 1,620 Vaughn A Lowell, Bucksport 1,570 Charles C. Coolidge, Leeds 1,267 District 21(6) Dana S. Swazey, Bucksport 2,136 Others 1 Joseph C. Brannigan, Portland 2,012 District 43 District 2 William W. Weeks, Portland 939 Joseph B. Thomas IV, Mount Desert 1,285 Daniel J. Callahan, Mechanic Falls 3,342 District 21(7) Stephen M. Zirnkilton, Mount Desert 2,320 Others 1 Peter J. Manning, Portland 2,595 District« District 3 District 21(8) Arnold J. Gross, Penobscot 1,378 Martin S. Hayden, Durham 2,735 H. Craig Higgins, Portland 2,635 Alfred W. Perkins, Brooksville 1,688 Others 1 District 21(9) District 45 District 4( 1) Harriet A Ketover, Portland 2,106 John P. Daggett, Manchester 2,306 Harriet B. Lewis, Auburn 1,871 District 21(10) Catharine L. Damren, Belgrade 2,050 Stephen M. Pelletier, Auburn 961 John J. Joyce, Portland 2,092 District 46 District 4(2) Michael E. Profenno, Portland 1,142 Leland C. Davis, Jr., Monmouth 2,410 Constance D. Cote, Auburn 1,546 District 22 Maureen M. Johnson, Winthrop 1,315 LEGISLATIVE RECORD HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 5

District 47 District 72 Others 2 Norman E. Weymouth, West Gardiner 2,240 Michael H. Michaud, East Millinocket 1,890 District 93 Norman P. Whitzell, Randolph 1,653 Royce E. Smallwood, Patten 478 Francis B. Henderson, Skowhegan 1,225 District 48 District 73 W. Norman Walker, Skowhegan 1,406 Jean T. Dellert, Gardiner 966 Alan L. Baker, Orrington 1,577 District 94 Thomas A. Kilcoyne, Gardiner 1,721 Harold R. Cox, Brewer 1,704 Dan A. Gwadosky, Fairfield 2,037 District 49 Jerry Lewis Hudson, Brewer 162 Vincent C. Peters, Fairfield 722 Jacquelyn V. McCourtney, Hallowell 809 District 74 District 95 Polly Reeves, Pittston 2,211 Douglas Blanchard, Brewer 237 F. Fay Ham, Norridgewock 1,224 District 50 Dudley J. Bouchard, Brewer 1,229 Alexander Richard, Madison 1,782 Sharon B. Bean, Sidney 1,066 Mary-Ellen Maybury, Brewer 1,388 District 96 Elizabeth H. Mitchell, Vassalboro 2,615 District 75 Bernard H. Austin, Bingham 1,222 District 51(1) Seth H. Bradstreet, Newport 1,723 Dorothy A. Rotondi, Athens 1,470 Daniel B. Hickey, Augusta 1,526 James W. Reeves, Newport 1,741 District 97 Elwin A. Sharpe, Augusta 417 District 76 Lionel H. Conary, Oakland 1,766 District 51(2) Robert A. MacEachern, Lincoln 1,541 Pamela J. Partridge, Anson 1,530 Patrick E. Paradis, Augusta 2,053 A. Earl Tomilson, Lincoln 822 District 98 Wayne Winslow, Augusta 711 District 77 Lloyd G. Drinkwater, Belfast 2,398 District 51(3) John C. Bott, Orono 1,066 Others 4 John L. Dudley, Augusta 1,676 Nancy A. Whitman, Orono 760 District 99 Donald F. Sproul, Augusta 1,713 Others 3 Nathaniel J. Crowley, Sr., Stockton District 52(1) District 78 Springs 1,933 Karen Grondin, Waterville 867 Stephen M. Bost, Orono 2,340 Ralph B. Rowe, Sr., Searsport 1,450 Zachary E. Matthews, Winslow 1,644 Edward David, Holden 1,660 District 100 District 52(2) Others 1 Robert Sezak, Troy 1,264 Don G. Harris, Waterville 770 District 79 Dana P. Stevenson, Unity 1,997 Ruth Joseph, Waterville 1,461 John A. Cashman, Old Town 1,665 Others 1 District 52(3) Joseph H. Cyr, Old Town 1,188 District 101 Paul F. Jacques, Waterville 1,943 Others 5 Fred W. Moholland, Princeton 1,956 District 53 District 80 Others 3 Donald V. Carter, Winslow 2,020 Eugene J. Paradis, Old Town 2,374 District 102 District 54 Others 3 Robert J. Gillis, Jr., Calais 991 Irene L. Belanger, China 1,362 District 81 Antonio J. Tammaro, Baileyville 1,182 Paul Parent, Benton 2,128 Donald A. Strout, Corinth 2,862 District 103 District 55 Others 5 Kevin L. Raye, Perry 1,190 Carol Allen, Washington 2,193 District 82 Harry L. Vose, Eastport 1,625 Perry L. Davis, Searsmont 1,517 James Dudley, Enfield 1,628 District 104 District 56 Elwin L. Sage, Howland 1,003 Norman W. Nelson, Roque Bluffs 1,454 Emily B. Lane, Vinalhaven 1,887 James Blanch, Enfield (Write-in) 84 Edwin C. Randall, East Machias 1,601 Guy G. Scarpino, St. George 1,897 Others 3 District 105 District 57 District 83(1) John R. Baldwin, Addison 1,695 Earl K. Kelly, Camden 2,132 Douglas G. Clendenning, Bangor 692 Maynard G. Conners, Franklin 1,807 Clifford F. O'Rourke, Camden 1,940 Edward C. Kelleher, Bangor 1,342 District 106 District 58 District 83(2) Neil Rolde, York 3,669 Vernon Jordan, Warren 1,148 Thomas A. Duffy, Bangor 1,224 Others 1 James H. Mayo, Thomaston 1,602 Catharine Koch Lebowitz, Bangor 1,408 District 107 District 59 District 83(3) Cecil O. Lancaster, Kittery 636 Rita B. Melendy, Rockland 919 John N. Diamond, Bangor 1,137 Frederick F. Soucy, Kittery 907 Thomas J. Molloy, Rockland 905 District 83(4) District 108 District 60 Angela Z. Aloupis, Bangor 1,217 Orland G. McPherson, Eliot 2,359 Muriel Holloway, Edgecomb 3,016 Patricia Stevens, Bangor 1,782 Others 4 Rodd L. Hopper, Edgecomb 1,397 District 83(5) District 109 District 61 David L. DesJsles, Bangor 923 Rosa M. Dickson, Berwick 1,270 David B. Soule, Jr., Westport 2,474 Robert E. Murray, Jr., Bangor 1,530 Warren F. Studley, Berwick 1,460 Karen D. Stram, Dresden 2,108 District 84 District 110 District 62 William B. Hamlin, Sebec 1,155 Harriet H. Ellison, North Berwick 1,576 Douglas E. Curtis, Waldoboro 2,433 Stephanie Locke, Sebec 1,798 Alberta M. Wentworth, Wells 2,746 Edwin F. Penniman, Bristol 237 District 85 District 111 Emily Trask-Eaton, Waldoboro 1,513 Arthur W. Geetersloh, Jr., GreenVille 228 Robert E. Mongue, Kennebunk 1,330 District 63 John E. Masterman, Milo 1,734 Thomas W. Murphy, Jr., Kennebunk 2,688 Karen L. Brown, Bethel 1,947 Richard A. Ross, Greenville 758 District 112 Emily C. Saunders, Bethel 1,077 District 86 Lawrence F. Libby, Sanford 1,234 DistrictM Donald M. Hall, Sangerville 1,747 Vinton T. Ridley, Shapleigh 1,884 Jeffrey Arnheiter, Lovell 998 David C. Pratt, Sangerville 1,314 District 113(1) Laurence L. Kiesman, Fryeburg 2,416 District 87 Marcella M. Sowerby, Sanford 1,051 Others 5 Pamela L. Cahill, Woolwich 2,230 John L. Tuttle, Jr., Sanford 1,963 District 65 Mary Denzer, Woolwich 280 District 113(2) Susan J. Bell, Paris 2,917 Arleen M. Trott, Richmond 1,254 Carlton Chamberlan, Sanford 670 Others 1 District 88 David S. Paul, Sanford 1,845 District 66 Andrews B. Campbell, Bowdoinhmn 1,133 District 114 Herbert H. Marshall, Norway 1,378 Lorraine N. Chonko, Topsham 1,824 John C. Monteith, Waterboro 2,350 Roger N. Roderick, Oxford 1,732 Others 1 H. Stedman Seavey, Kennebunkport 2,973 District 67 District 89 District 115(1) Francis J. Perry, Mexico 1,909 Ellen Low Doran, West Bath 1,004 Robert W. Norton, Biddeford 2,104 Others 1 Courtney E. Stover, West Bath 1,467 District 115(2) District 68 Dlstrict90 Gerard J. Lehoux, Biddeford 1,969 Phyllis R. Erwin, Rumford 2,024 Darla M. Jewett, Bath 1,358 Victoria L. Strout, Biddeford 662 Robert F. Mersereau, Rumford 612 Mary E. Small, Bath 1,569 District 115(3) District 69 District 91(1) Norman O. Racine, Biddeford 2,348 James L. Peakes, Dexter 1,386 Antoinette C. Martin, Brunswick 2,215 District 116 Weston R. Sherburne, Dexter 1,387 District 91(2) George A. Carroll, Limerick 2,200 District 70 E. Christopher Livesay, Brunswick 1,699 Sylvia N. Smith, Hollis 2,195 Barbara W. Grover, Plymouth 1,032 Mary Molly Pitcher, Brunswick 971 Others 1 Ralph M. Willey, Hampden 2,146 Others 1 District 117 District 71 District 92 John McSweeney, Old Orchard Beach 2,481 Herbert E. Clark, Millinocket 2,115 Sumner A. Jones, Jr., Pittsfield 870 Clarence L. Roberts, Old Orchard Beach 1,440 Dennis L. Morton, Millinocket 405 Patrick K. McGowan, Pittsfield 1,965 Others 1 6 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982

District 118 Ordered, that the rules of the House for the are based on the partisan staffs and the legal Shirley D. Harrison, Buxton 1,644 One Hundred and Tenth Legislature, as counsel which the Speaker, under this rule Phyllis J. Roberts, Buxton 2,652 amended, be the rules of the House of the One change, will be allowed to appoint. District 119 Hundred and Eleventh Legislature, except As I recall the situation we were in two years Barry J. Hobbins, Saco 2,733 that Rules 1 and 3 shall be amended to read as ago, we passed a House Order that gave the The Communication was read and with follows: Speaker and I the ability to appoint partisan accompanying papers ordered placed on file. 1. It shall be the duty ofthe Speaker to take staff and set salaries. My understanding of the the chair at the hour to which the House shall situation is that there was some concern, per On motion of Mrs. MITCHELL of Vassalboro, have adjourned, call the members to order, haps even a dilemma, as to whether or not that it was and after the appearance of a quorum, cause was the proper way for the legislature to han ORDERED, that each adjournment of the the journal of the preceding day to be read; dle that matter. The Speaker feels that it is nec House be until 10 o'clock of the following To announce the business before the House essary to put something in the rules to give us morning unless otherwise ordered. in the order in which it is to be acted upon; the authority to do that. To receive and submit to vote all motions The other one, regarding legal counsel, from and propositions regularly moved or that ne my understanding, again, from speaking with On motion of Representative ERWIN of cessarily arise in the course of proceedings, the Speaker, is that he has the ability now to Rumford, the following Order: and announce the result; hire and/or fire legislative employees, if you ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House be To restrain the members when engaged in will, through the Clerk's office and has the abil authorized to invite the clergymen of Augusta, debate, within the rules of order, and to en ity to do this on his own. It is simply a matter of Hallowell and Gardiner to officiate as Chap force on all occasions, the observance of order his wanting to put this into the rules so that it lains ofthe House, or to invite clergymen from and decorum among the members; perhaps makes it more right than it has been in other areas of the State as requested by any To decide all questions of order, subject to an the past. member of the House, and be it further appeal to the House; I am concerned to some extent over the fact ORDERED, that all clergymen acting as Chap To receive all messages and other communi that if we are expanding state government un lains of the House shall receive $10.00 for each cations and announce them to the House; duly, or if we are creating more positions that officiation, to be paid on Payrolls to be To authenticate by his signature bills that we have had in the past, I think this is contrary approved by the Clerk of the House. have passed to be enacted and resolves finally to what the people want and I think it's con The Order was read. passed; trary to what I have said about the financial On motion of Mr. MacEachern of Lincoln, To appoint the member who shall take the crisis that seems to be enduring upon the state. tabled pending passage and later today chair when the House has determined to go I mention those two changes because they assigned. into committee of the whole; are the most significant. The other one relative To name a member to perform his duties to the Speaker is something that I understand On motion of Mr. HOBBINS of Saco, it was during his absence; is really meaningless but has made a problem ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House be To appoint the members who are to serve on for us in the past. I make those brief comments authorized and directed to furnish each committees; to appoint a Clerk and an Assist because a number of members of my caucus member of the House with a copy of the ant Clerk of the House to fill any vacancy that have been concerned that somehow we are giv Advance Journal of the House, said copy to be may occur in said offices while the Legislature ing away a great deal of power here, which I on the desk of each member at the opening of is not in session, to serve until the House in ses question we have to begin with, but at the same each daily session. sion shall elect a Clerk or Assistant Clerk; and point I feel confident that I had to make those to appoint a sergeant-at-arms, an assistant comments. On motion of Mr. POULIOT of Lewiston, it sergeant-at-arms, a document clerk, door Thereupon, the Order received passage. was keepers, a courier, and 4 pages, unless the ORDERED, that each member of the House House of Representatives otherwise directs. At this point, the Speaker appointed Repre be furnished with one daily newspaper Such appointments may be rescinded at any sentative JALBERT of Lewistion to inform the published in the State. time by the Speaker; Senate that the House was duly organized and ----- To appoint honorary pages; ready to transaction such business as might On motion of Mr. SWAZEY of Bucksport, it To appoint partisan staffs based upon rec come before it with the election of Speaker, was ommendations of the majority and minority Clerk and Assistant Clerk. ORDERED, that Norma Morrisette of Au oMcers;and Subsequently, Representative Jalbert re gusta be the Reporter of the House of To appoint legal counsel whIle the Legisla ported that he had delivered the message with Representatives and that the Clerk of the ture is in BeAion_ which he was charged. House be authorized to procure the services of 3. The Clerk shall keep ajournal of what is an Assistant Reporter, two transcribing clerks done by the House; read papers when required Special Sentiment Calendar and a proofreader during the present session. by the House or Speaker; note the answers of In accordance with House Rule 56, the fol members, when the House orders or when a lowing item (Expression of Legislative Senti On motion of Mr. GWADOSKY of Fairfield, it question is taken by yeas and nays; notify ment) Recognizing: was committees of their appointment and of the The Portland High School Football Team and ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House be di business referred to them; authenticate by his Coach Jack Garvin, winners of the State of rected to secure uniforms for the subordinate signature all the orders and proceedings of the Maine Class AA Football Championship for officers of the House. House not authenticated by the Speaker; have 1982; (H. P. 1) by Representative Manning of charge of all the documents and papers of Portland) (Cosponsors: Representatives Nel On motion of Mrs. MARTIN of Van Buren, it every kind confided to the care of the House; son of Portland and Higgins of Portland) was bear all messages and transmit all papers from The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the ORDERED, that the remaining subordinate the House to the Governor or to the Senate, un gentleman from Portland, Mr. Manning. officers of the House be appointed to serve for less the House shall otherwise order; make up Mr. MANNING: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and the present biennium be as follows: By the the payroll ofthe members; and in the absence Gentlemen of the House: It gives me great pride Speaker, a Secretary to the Speaker; by the of the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore at the today to present this order honoring the Port Clerk, an Advance Journal Clerk, two Office hour for meeting, shall preside until a Speaker land High Class AA football champions as an Secretaries, an Office Clerk, Index and Roll Call pro tempore be chosen; and at the close of the alumnus of Portland High. It has been 30 years Clerk and Journal Copy Clerk; and be it further session shall file in an orderly manner all pa since the last state championship team. ORDERED, that the Speaker and the Clerk pers and documents in possession of the As most of you know, this is Portland's 350th ress;ectively are hereby authorized to accept House, passed upon or received during the ses birthday, and this championship is a fitting resignations and fill any vacancies of said sub sion; and at the commencement ofthe next le way to end the great year that we've had back ordinate officers during the biennium. gislature shall preside until the election of the in my hometown of Portland. Speaker; and record the doings of the House Coach Jack Garvin and his staff are to be On motion of Representative MITCHELL of until a new Clerk shall be chosen and qualified; praised for the hard work and long hours of Vassalboro, the following Joint Order: (H. P. 2) and in the absence of the Clerk, the Assistant devotion to this team championship. For those ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Clerk shall be Clerk pro tempore, with power to of you who don't know, this team played three Speaker of the House is authorized, at his dis appoint an assistant. games in eleven days. Most teams in this state cretion, to permit radio or television, in the Hall The Order was read. don't play three games in three weeks_ of the House of Representatives while tlie The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the It has been a long season, starting late Au House 1.'1 in session, or during joint con ventions gentleman from Scarborough, Mr. Higgins. gust and ending last Thursday in the annual of the Legislature. Mr. HIGGINS: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gen Portland-Deering football game, the only game The Order was read and passed and sent up tlemen ofthe House: I simply want to point out that is played on Thanksgiving Day in the State for concurrence. to members ofthe House the way I perceive the of Maine. By the way, Portland won that. rule changes here, having spoken with the It just shows what hard work and long hours On motion of Representative MITCHELL of Speaker on numerous occasions surrounding these young men have been putting in since Vassalboro, the following Order: this matter. The two points I'm about to make late August. It is a credit to these young men. LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 7

We've heard so many times about young men At this point, the Senate entered the Hall of Senators: and young women getting in trouble. Well, I the House and a Joint Convention was formed. NAJARIAN of Cumberland know where these young men have been since In Convention VIOLETTE of Aroostook late August. I know a few of their fathers and The President of the Senate, ThE Honorable GILL of Cumberland mothers, and they have been down on the foot Gerard P. Conley, in the Chair. On the part ofthe House: ball fields, down off Interstate 295, sweating Representatives: and sometimes freezing in the cold weather On motion of Representative Mit.:hell of Vas ERWIN of Rumford down there. salboro, the following members were ap McGOWAN of Pittsfield I'd aL.,o like to say that they beat a great, pointed a committee to receive, sort and count ROBERTS of Buxton great Sanford team a week ago last Saturday votes for the Office of Secretary of State of the LaPLANTE of Sabattus down in Thornton. State of Maine for the political years CALLAHAN of Mechanic Falls I'd like to add one more thing, though. I think 1983-1984. STEVENSON of Unity it would be interesting to you veteran legisla On the part of the Senate: The CHAIRMAN: Nominations are now in tors that Coach Jack Garvin's brother-in-law is Senators: order for the office of Attorney General ofthe former Representative Peter Cloutier from USHER of Cumberland State of Maine for the political years South Portland, who in himself was a great WOOD of York 1983-1984. football player. And this year, instead of ref TEAGUE of Somerset The Chair recognizes the gentleman from ereeing on Saturdays, he played the role of pol On the part of the House: Bangor, Representative Diamond. itician and helped quite a bit in some of the Representatives: Mr. DIAMOND: Mr. Chairman, it's with great political campaigns down in Portland. KANE of South Portland pleasure that I place the name of one great The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the KETOVER of Portland public servant, James E. Tierney of Lisbon gentleman from Sanford, Mr. Tuttle. LISNIK of Presque Isle Falls, in nomination for the pOSition of Attor Mr. TUTILE: Mr. Speaker, I wouldjust like to ROLDE of York ney General for the political years 1983-1984. concur in the well wishes of the Portland dele LOCKE of Sebec The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the gation. I attended the game and it was a very RANDALL of East Machias gentleman from Knox, Senator Collins. fine game, as Representative Manning said. I WEYMOUTH of West Gardiner Senator COLLINS: Mr. President, the Republi represent Sanford and Sanford High School, The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the can members of the Legislature are pleased to the opponents of Portland, and I talked to Pat gentleman from Bangor, Mr. Kelleher. show their appreciation and respect for a Conley, the coach of Sanford High School, a lit Mr. KELLEHER: Mr. President and Members former of this legislative body, Swift Tarbell of tle while ago, and he wanted me to extend of the Convention: It is, indeed, an t.onor for me Bangor by placing in his name for the office of Portland High School his congratula to speak on behalf of the majority party at this Attorney General. We know this young man as tions and his best wishes in their success. Convention and place in nominati()n the pres an able young lawyer with a bright future The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the ent Secretary of State and the next Secretary before him. I think those of us who have served gentlewoman from Portland, Mrs. Nelson. of State, The Honorable Rodney S. Quinn of here the past six years recognize that he is well Mrs. NELSON: Mr. Speaker, Men and Women Gorham, for the political years 19B3-1984. qualified to fill this office. I am pleased to give of the House: As a former "Miss Deering" and a The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the you his nomination for this position. Deering cheerleader, I bring great warm feel Senator from Kennebec, Senator Kany. Whereupon, Senator Brown of Washington ings also as a parent of a child at Portland High Senator KANY: Mr. President, I rise to second moved that nominations cease. School. the nomination of Rodney Quinn of Gorham Having attended to the duties assigned, We who are winners, and we all are winners for a third term as Secretary of State. A superb, Senator Najarian, for the Committee, reported here seated, those many behind the glass will innovative administrator, Secretary of State as follows: know the thrill of competition, but we have also Quinn has initiated hundreds of reforms to Total number of votes cast - 179 experienced the ecstasy ofthe win. And I hope make the Division of Motor Vehicle and Elec Necessary for choice - 90 that we will all join together in commending tions and others within his responsibility very, James E. Tierney - 115 these fine young men, their fine coaches, be very responsive to the people of Maine, the Swift Tarbell - 64 cause they are truly gifted and talented. people we all have been elected to represent. Which report was accepted, and James E. Thereupon, the Order received passage and The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the Tierney having received a majority of all the was sent up for concurrence. Senator from Lincoln, Mrs. Sewall votes cast was declared elected Attorney Gen Senator SEWALL: Mr. Chairman, it is my eral of the State of Maine for the political years At this point, a message was received from pleasure to put in nomination the name ofPa 1983-1984. the Senate, borne by Senator Pray of Penob trick E. Jackson, Jr., of Yarmouth, a business scot, that the Senate had been duly organized man for ten years, a member of the House of On motion of Representative Jacques of by the election of the Honorable Gerard P. Con Representatives and, above all, a i~entleman. I Waterville, the following members were ap ley as President, Joy J. O'Brien as Secretary, think he would make a fine Secre:ary of State pointed a committee to receive, sort and count and Valerie Mitchell as Assistant Secretary, for the years 1983-1984. votes for the Office of Treasurer of the State of and the Senate was ready to transact such The CHAIRMAN: The Chair reeognizes the Maine for the political years 1983-1984. business as might come before it. gentlewoman from Auburn, Representative On the part of the Senate: Lewis. Senators: (Off Record Remarks) Miss LEWIS: Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gen CARPENTER of Aroostook tlemen of the Convention: I'm honored to se CHARETTE of Androscoggin At this point, a message was received from cond the nomination of Patrick E. Jackson, Jr. McBREAlRTY of Aroostook the Senate, borne by Senator Pray of Penobs He is an extremely intelligent mall, as well as a On the part of the House: cot, proposing a Convention of both branches man of integrity. I believe that hili experience Representatives: of the Legislature to be held at two o'clock in as a manager in the private sector, as well as THERIAULT of Fort Kent the Hall ofthe House for the purpose of electing his experience in state governm~mt, qualifies THOMPSON of South Portland an Attorney General, a Secretary of State and a him for this job. CLARK of Millinocket State Treasurer. Whereupon, Senator Clark of Cumberland JOSEPH of Waterville Thereupon, the House voted to concur in the moved that nominations cease. WILLEY of Hampden proposal for a Joint Convention to be held at Having attended to the duties assigned, Se BOIT of Orono 2:00 p.m., and the Speaker appointed Repre nator Usher, for the Committee, reported as HOLLOWAY of Edgecomb sentative Diamond of Bangor to convey this follows: The CHAIRMAN: Nominations are now in message to the Senate. Total number of votes cast - 179 order for the office of Treasurer ofthe State of Subsequently, Representative Diamond re Necessary for choice - 90 Maine for the political years 1983-1984. ported that he had delivered the message with Rodney S. Quinn had - 117 The Chair recognizes the gentleman from which he was charged. Patrick E. Jackson, Jr. had - 62 Waterville, Representative Jacques. Which report was accepted, and Rodney S. Mr. JACQUES: Mr. Chairman, I nominate By unanimous consent, all matters acted Quinn, having received a majority of all the Samuel D. Shapiro for the office of Treasurer of upon requiring Senate concurrence were or votes cast, was declared elected Secretary of the State of Maine for the political years dered sent forthwith. State for the State of Maine for the political 1983-1984. years 1983-1984. The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the On motion of Mrs. Cote of Auburn, Senator from Aroostook, Senator Violette. Recessed until one-thirty in the afternoon. On motion of Senator Carpenter of Aroos Senator VIOLETTE: Mr. Chairman, I would took, the following members werE appointed a like to second the nomination of Samuel D. After Recess committee to receive, sort and count votes for Shapiro for Treasurer of the State of Maine. 1:30 p.m. the Office of Attorney General of the State of Sam has served in a full-time capacity as The House was called to order by the Maine for the political years 1983 -1984. Treasurer of the State of Maine, a position in Speaker. On the part of the Senate: the past to which many people have been 8 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 elected and given little time and attention to Vassalboro, the following Joint Order: (H. P. 7) enth and succeeding Legislatures and be re the position. Sam Shapiro has given full time, ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that, leased for other purposes only upon approval serving as ex officio member of literally dozens when the House and Senate adjourn, they ad by the President of the Senate and Speaker of of boards and commissions of which he is a journ to Wednesday, January 5, 1983 at ten the House. member, lending his business and administra o'clock in the morning; except that, if there is Came from the Senate read and passed. tive expertise in the handling of hundreds of a need to conduct legislative business prior to In the House, the Order was read and millions of dollars. that date, the President of the Senate and the passed in concurrence. In addition to this, Sam has given great at Speaker of the House may issue the call for tention to the bond rating of the State of Maine convening the Legislature prior to that date. The following Joint Order: (S. P. 6) and during his term as Treasurer, the bond rat The Order was read and passed and sent up ORDERED, the House concurring, that any ing of the State of Maine has improved for concurrence. By unanimous consent, or Town or City Clerk or Board of County Com markedly. I think that he would be a fme dered sent forthwith. missioners may, upon written request to the Treasurer and we should give him our support Document Clerk receive without charge, co in electing him to another term. The following paper appearing on Supple pies of all printed bills, so that there may be The CHAIRMAN: The Chair recognizes the ment No.1 was taken up out of order by un available to the public during the legislative Representative from Falmouth, Mr. Bonney. animous consent: session a complete and convenient file of all Mr. BONNEY: Mr. Chairman, Ladies and The following Joint Order: (S. P. 2) printed bills. Gentlemen: I have the honor of nominating ORDERED, the House concurring, that Came from the Senate read and passed. David G. Huber for Treasurer of the State of there be prepared, after adjournment of the In the House, the Order was read and Maine. David spent some time in this House, present session, by the Legislative Informa passed in concurrence. also four terms in the Senate. He was Chairman tion Officer, a Register of all the Bills and Re of the Appropriations Committee, and I feel solves considered by both branches of the The following papers appearing on Sup that you people who knew David agree with me Legislature, showing the history and final plement No.5 were taken up out of order by that he was an expert in all fiscal matters for disposition of each Bill and Resolve and that unanimous consent: our state. David would be the best possible man there be printed 500 copies of the same. The The following Joint Order: (S. P. 9) for Treasurer of the State of Maine. Legislative Information Officer shall mail a ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Whereupon, Senator Pray of Penobscot copy of the Register to each member and of Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the moved that nominations cease. ficer ofthe Legislature and the State Law and Senate be authorized to furnish 100-20¢ Having attended to the duties assigned, Se Legislative Reference Library shall receive postage stamps for each member of the nator Carpenter, for the Committee, reported such number of copies as may be required. House and Senate for the purpose of distri as follows: Came from the Senate, read and passed. buting various reports of the Departments of Total number of votes cast-178 In the House, the Order was read and State and other public documents such as Necessary for choice-90 passed in concurrence. they may desire to mail to the citizens of the Samuel D. Shapiro-1l6 State. David G. Huber-62 The following papers appearing on Sup Came from the Senate read and passed. Which report was accepted, and Samuel D. plement No.2 were taken up out of order by In the House, the Order was read and Shapiro, having received a majority of all the unanimous consent: passed in concurrence. votes cast, was declared elected Treasurer of The following Joint Order: (S. P. 5) State of the State of Maine for the political ORDERED, the House concurring, that the The following Joint Order: (S. P. 8) years 1983-1984. Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the ORDERED, the House concurring, that all House jointly prepare the Senate and House printing and binding authorized by the Legis On motion of Senator Pray of Penobscot, it Register and that 40,000 copies be printed for lature shall be under the direction of the Se was the use of the Legislature. cretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House. ORDERED, that the Secretary be directed to Came from the Senate read and passed. Came from the Senate read and passed. notify the Honorable Rodney S. Quinn of his In the House, the Order was read and In the House, the Order was read and election as Secretary of State; the Honorable passed in concurrence. Samuel D. Shapiro of his election as State passed in concurrence. Treasurer; the Honorable James E. Tierney of The following papers appearing on Sup his election as Attorney General. The following Joint Order: (S. P. 3) plement No.6 were taken up out or order by Subsequently, the Secretary reported that ORDERED, the House concurring, that the unanimous consent: she had notified the officers as directed. Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the The following Joint Order: (S. P. 12) House, respectively, purchase such services, ORDERED, the House concurring, that On motion of Senator Carpenter of Aroos supplies and equipment as may be needed to 3,500 copies of the Governor's Message be took, it was carry on the business of the Senate and the printed. ORDERED, that the Secretary be directed to House, respectively. Came from the Senate read and passed. notify the Governor of the election of the Ho Came from the Senate, read and passed. In the House, the Order was read and norable Rodney S. Quinn as Secretary of State; In the House, the Order was read and passed in concurrence. the Honorable Samuel D. Shapiro as Treasurer passed in concurrence. of State; the Honorable James E. Tierney as At The following Joint Order: (S. P. 13) torney General. The following paper appearing on Supple ORDERED, the House concurring, that Subsequently, the Secretary reported that ment No.3 was taken up out of order by un there be paid to the members of the Senate she had delivered the message with which she animous consent: and House as advances on account of com was charged. The following Joint Order: (S. P. 4) pensation established by statute, the amount ORDERED, the House concurring, that two of Five Hundred and Twenty Dollars (520) bi The purpose for which the Convention was hundred seventy-five (275) copies of the weekly, the first payment to be made on Jan formed having been accomplished, the Chair Legislative Record for the session of 1983 be uary 5,1983, according to lists certified to the declared the same dissolved. printed, one copy for each of the members of State Controller by the President of the Se The Senate then retired to its Chamber amid the Senate, House of Representatives, the nate and Speaker of the House, respectively. the applause of the House, the members rising. Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the Came from the Senate read and passed. House, and the remainder to be deposited In the House, the Order was read and In the House with the State Law Librarian for exchange and passed in concurrence. The House was called to order by the library use; and be it further. Speaker. ORDERED, that suitable index be prepared The following paper appearing on Supple for such Legislative Record, under the direc ment No.7 was taken up out of order by un (Off Record Remarks) tion of the Director of Legislative Research. animous consent: Came from the Senate read and passed. The following JQint Order: (S. P. 11 ) On motion of Mr. Reeves of Newport, In the House, the Order was read and ORDERED, the House concurring, that the Recessed until the sound of the gong. passed in concurrence. Legislative Finance Officer be authorized and directed to prepare weekly, from expense ac After Recess The following papers appearing on Sup counts to be submitted to him by the 5:45 p.m. plement No.4 were taken up out of order by members of the Senate and House, expense The House was called to order by the unanimous consent: rosters showing the entitlement of each Speaker. The following Joint Order: (S. P. 7) member for meals allowance and lodging ORDERED, the House concurring, that the reimbursement and to obtain approval the The following paper appearing on Supple rooms in the State House and State Office reof by the President of the Senate and the ment No. 18 was taken up out of order by un Building used by the One Hundred and Tenth Speaker of the House, respectively, and de animous consent: Legislature as hearing rooms be reserved for liver the same to the State Controller for pro On motion of Representative MITCHELL of hearing rooms for the One Hundred and Elev- cessing and payment, in the manner and form LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 9

recommended by the Joint Interim Committee employed to provide stenographic and clerical assigned: of the 101st Legislature created to study and assistance to the Members of the House. Such HOUSE ORDER relative to clergymen acting report on a method of implementing the ad Clerk-stenographers shall be selected by the as Chaplains of the House - Tabled pending ministration ofthe provision oflaw relating to Clerk of the House, three from !:he Majority passage. the mileage and expenses for members of the Party and two from the Minority Party; and be On motion of Mr. MacEachern of Lincoln, the Legislature; and be it further it further; Order was indefinitely postponed. ORDERED, that the Legislative Finance Of ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House in clude in his payroll of House Officers, the Clerk ficer be authorized and directed to provide the The following paper appearing on Supple stenographers so employed at salaries ap forms necessary for such purpose and provide ment No. 16 was taken up out of order by un proved by the Speaker. suitable space in his office for the filing and animous consent: safekeeping of all such expense accounts and The Order was read and passed and sent up The following Communication: for concurrence. other papers and records pertaining thereto. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Came from the Senate read and passed. AND ADMINISTRATION In the House, the Order was read and passed The following paper appearing on Supple Bureau of the Budget in concurrence. ment No. 12 was taken up out of order by un State House - Station 58 animous consent: Augusta, Maine 04333 The following paper appearing on Supple The following Joint Order: (S. P. 15) December 1, 1982 ment NO.8 was taken up out of order by un ORDERED, the House concurring, that any To the President of the Senate and the animous consent: tax supported public library may upon written Speaker of the House of Representatives The following Joint Order: (S. P. 10) request to the Document Clerk, J'eceive with As required by Chapter 704, Public Laws of ORDERED, the House concurring, that tele out charge copies of all printed bills, so that 1981, Section 9, I submit the following docu phone service may be provided for each there may be available to the public during the mentation and certification which is required member of the Senate and House, and each re legislative session a complete ancl convenient as of this date. presentative from the Indian Tribes at the Le file of all printed bills. As of October 31, 1982 the adjusted unap gislature for a reasonable number of calls, of Came from the Senate read and passed. propriated surplus in the General Fund, as re reasonable duration, as determined by the In the House, the Order was read and passed corded in the books of the State of Maine, is President of the Senate as to members of the in concurrence. $3,776,576. Also recorded on those books is a Senate and the Speaker of the House as to budgetary deficit for the first four months of fiscal year 19830($2,608,291. The combination members of the House and the representatives The following papers appearing on Supple of the unappropriated surplus and the budge from the Indian Tribes, to points within the ment No. 13 were taken up out of order by un tary deficit reflects a total surplus in the Gen limits of the State of Maine, the privilege animous consent: granted to be a personal privilege, not to be ex eral Fund as of October 31 of $1,168,285. Petition, Bills and Resolves After reviewing the current revenues and ercised by other than the members or repre Requiring Referenct: sentatives, that each member of the Senate the latest projections for the remainder of this and House, and each representative from the Bill "An Act to Allow the Alternative Budget fiscal year and the interval between October 31 Adoption Process to Continue Past December Indian Tribes at the Legislature, may be pro and December 1, I find nothing that would in 31,1982" (Emergency) (H. P. 3) (I.. D. 1) (Pres vided with a credit card under the direction of dicate that the revenues for fiscal year 1983 ented by Representative Martin of Eagle Lake) will be in excess of the current estimates. the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the (Governor's Bill) House, respectively, the cost of this service to As you are aware, on November 2,1982 the Committee on Education was suggested. be paid to the New England Telephone Com voters of Maine approved a measure to index pany at regular tariff rates; and be it further Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was the state individual income tax. Based on fig read twice, passed to be engrossed without ref ORDERED, that the President of the Senate ures furnished by the State Tax Assessor, in· erence to any committee and sent up for or the Speaker of the House may, upon a find dexing, if determined retroactive to January ing of abuse of the privilege of telephone ser concurrence. 1,1981, will cause a reduction to the state's re vice by a member ofthe Senate or a member of sources of $12,276,000 for fIScal year 1982 and Bill"An Act Concerning State-p aid Basic Life the House, respectively, temporarily suspend $20,910,000 for fIScal year 1983. It is my under or terminate the privilege of said telephone Insurance Benefits for Legislative Employees" standing that this obligation arises during the (Emergency) (H. P. 4) (L. D. 2) (Presented by service to that member. current fIScal year. As this measure does not Representative Mitchell of Vassdboro) (Cos Came from the Senate read and passed. provide any new revenues to the state this In the House, the Order was read and passed ponsor: Senator Pray of Penobscot) would leave the state with a budgetary deficit in concurrence. Committee on State Government was sug gested. of $32,017,715 at June 30, 1983. After taking into account all outstanding Under suspension of the rules. the Bill was contingencies known to me on this date, I cer The following paper appearing on Supple read twice, passed to be engrossed without ref ment No.9 was taken up out of order by un erence to any committee and sent up for tify to you that there is not sufficient unap propriated revenue available to provide full animous consent: concurrence. The following Joint Order: (S. P. 14) federal conformity, as contemplated in Chap ter 704, Public Laws of 1981. ORDERED, the House concurring, that when Later Today Assigned the House and Senate adjourn, they adjourn to Sincerely, Bill "An Act Concerning Legi:llative Servi S/G.w. Buker Wednesday, January 5, 1983, at 10 o'clock in ces" (Emergency) (H. P. 5) (L. D. 3) (Pres State Budget Officer the morning. ented by Representative Mitclell of Vas Came from the Senate read and passed. salboro) The Communication was read and ordered placed on file. In the House, on motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Committee on State Govemment was Vassalboro, the Order was indefinitely post suggested. poned in non-concurrence and sent up for On motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro, The Speaker appointed the following mem concurrence. tabled pending reference and later today bers to serve as monitors: assigned. DEXTER of Kingfield-Seat 33 The following paper appearing on Supple ANDREWS of Portland-Seat 34 The following paper appearing on Supple ment No. 10 was taken up out of order by un ment No. 14 was taken up out of order by un animous consent: Special Sentiment Calendar animous consent: The following items: On Motion of Respresentative Diamond of Bangor, the following Joint Order: (H. P. 6) On motion of Representative MacEachern of Recognizing: Lincoln, the following Order: The Franklin Memorial Hospital and the out ORDERED, the Senate concurring, that the Leg islative Finance Officer be authorized and di ORDERED, that the Clerk of the House be standing efforts of its trustees, administrators rected to pay each member of the Legislature authorized to invite the clergymen of Augusta, and staff in meeting the needs of the area of Hallowell and Gardiner to officiate as Cha service through a 1982-83 expansion project; prior to January 1,1983, a $300 allowance for plains ofthe House, or to invite ckrgymen from (S. P. 16) constituent services as authorized in the Maine other areas of the State as requested by any On the request of Mr. Brodeur of Auburn, Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 2. The Order was read and passed and sent up member of the House, and be it further was removed from the Special Sentiment for concurrence. ORDERED, that all clergymen ~,cting as Cha Calendar. plains of the House shall receive $25 for each The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the gen officiation, to be paid on payrolls to be ap tleman from Auburn, Mr. Brodeur. The following paper appearing on Supple proved by the Clerk of the House. Mr. BRODEUR: Mr. Speaker and Members of ment No. 11 was taken up out or order by un The Order was read and passed and sent up the House: It is my understanding that this animous consent: for concurrence. item does not in any way circumvent any Cer On Motion of Representative Mitchell of Vas tificate of Need process or show legislative salboro, the following Order: The Chair laid before the House the following support for this project, but only to give recog ORDERED, that five Clerk-stenographers be matter which was tabled and later today nition to the efforts. 10 LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982

Thereupon, the Order received passage in to Senate Amendment "B". House Amendment "A" (H -2) was read by the concurrence. The gentlewoman may proceed. Clerk. Mrs. MITCHELL: Mr. Speaker, Men and The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the gen Recognizing: Women of the House: Yes, of course it looks tlewoman from Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell. The Bulldogs of Madison High School and very attractive to say that you should decide Mrs. MITCHELL: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and coach Art Rudman, winners of the State of at any point what bill should be debated on Gentlemen of the House: The major trust ofthis Maine Class C Football Championship for 1982; the floor ofthe House. You know that you can piece oflegislation is to reduce the tenure ofle (S. P. 17) do that. What this amendment does, it flies in gislative staff from seven years to three years. On the request of Mr. Richard of Madison, the face of everything that we are attempting In the original bill which you have before you, wa.'1 rl'mnvl'd from the Special Sentiment to do in the Joint Rules to expedite this ses (L. D. 3), the transition clause Inadvertently Call·ndar. sion, because it says that with a simple major dealt with all these employees. The new Thl' SI'~;AK ~;It: The Chair recognizeH the gen ity vote on the 1a.'1t day of the session, you can amendment simply deals with the single em tleman from Madison, Mr. Richard. order a committee to corne out with the most ployee who has already begun to serve a seven Mr. RICHARD: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gen complex bill that ever was conceived of-no year term and makes clear that this term w\l1 tlemen ofthe House: As a former football coach time for public hearing, no time for adequate become a three-year term. So, we are trying to at Madison High School and a retired principal debate. correct the problem dealing with a single em of that fine institution, I am pleased to offer re If you want to do that now in the session, ployee who is affected by this change, making it cognition to our State Class C football cham you can, but there is a higher standard. If the clear the term is not seven years but it is three pionship team, which compiled an 11-0 record, Legislative Council does not see fit to let your years. which is the finest record in the history of that bill in, you still can corne to this body for red The rest of the bill remains the same. In the school which has such a proud football ress; it takes a two-thirds vote. It seems to me future, all appointments to these posts, legisla tradition. that if we adopt this amendment, we might as tive administrative director, legislative re Thereupon, the Order received passage in well do away with cloture and any other rules search director, these appointments will be for concurrence. which are designed to expedite this process. a term of three years and no longer seven. The important thing to remember is that Thereupon, House Amendment "A" was The following paper appearing on Supple there should be a higher standard for bills that adopted. ment No. 19 was taken up out of order by un corne in after cloture, and this amendment Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was animous consent: would simply destroy that. It serves no pur passed to be engrossed as amended by House The Following Joint Order: (S. P. 1) pose, and I would urge you to vote for the in Amendment "A", without reference to any ORDERED, the House concurring, that the definite postponement. committee, and sent up for concurrence. Joint Rules of the 110th Legislature, as The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the gen By unanimous consent, ordered sent forth amended, be the rules of this Legislature. tleman from Scarborough, Mr. Higgins. with. Carne from the Senate read and passed as Mr. HIGGINS: Mr. Speaker and Members of amended by Senate Amendment "B" (S-4) the House: I will be very brief. Let me just say (House at Ease) In the House, the Order was read. this-I think that when we are elected to this Senate Amendment "B" (S-4) was read by the body we have certain responsibilities, we have Called to order by the Speaker. Clerk. certain rights as individual legislators. I don't Mr. Higgins of Scarborough offered House feel that I, as a member of the Legislative The following papers appearing on Supple Amendment "A" to Senate Amendment "B" (H- Council, should somehow be able to stymie ment No. 15 were taken up out of order by un I) and mnved itll adoption. ynur request to have a bill put in front of this . animous consent: /foulle Amendment "A" to Senate Amend body or the other body. Passed to Be Enacted ml'nt "n" was read by the Clerk. Now, I'm not saying that I am going to vote in Emergency Measures The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the favor of letting every piece of legislation in, An Act to Allow the Alternative Budget gentleman from Scarborough, Mr. Higgins. that's not the point. The point is, if I make a de Adoption Process to Continue Past December Mr. HIGGINS: Mr. Speaker, Ladies and cision that I feel that your legislation should 31,1982 (H. P. 3) (L. D. 1) Gentlemen of the House: I offer this amend not be allowed in, you should have some Was reported by the Committee on En ment today; some of you may recall that I of manner of redress and be able to appeal that grossed Bills as truly and strictly e!1grossed. fered this same amendment earlier this year decision to the body as a whole that elects us as This being an emergency measure and a two on the floor of the House. It was tabled unas leadership. That's all this does and that's all I'm thirds vote of all members elected to the House signed and it was never brought up and voted trying to do. I'm not trying to turn back the being necessary, a total was taken. 129 voted in on. clock of time here and say that we ought to be favor of same and none against, and accord I have a problem somewhat in the fact that if having 14 different people present bills on the ingly the Bill was passed to be enacted, signed I, or you as individual legislators, want to have floor of the House. Certainly, to corne in on the by the Speaker and sent to the Senate. a bill reported out of a committee or want to last day of the session and ask a committee to have a bill submitted to the legislature for ac report a bill out would be a bit frivolous; that's An Act Concerning State-paid Basic Life In tion and the Legislative Council refuses to not my intent. My intent here is what I said it is, surance Benefits for Legislative Employees (H. hear that, I feel that we as individuallegisla and I hope you vote against the motion to in P. 4) (L. D. 2) tors ought to be able to ask our peers on the definitely postpone. Was reported by the Committee on En floor of the House and the floor of the other The SPEAKER: The Chair will order a vote. grossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. Body whether or not that measure deserves The pending question is on the motion of the This being an emergency measure and a two some merit and consideration by the legisla gentlewoman from Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell, thirds vote of all the members elected to the ture. that House Amendment "A" to Senate Amend House being necessary, a total was taken. 126 So, what this amendment says is that if a ment "B" be indefinitely postponed. All those in voted in favor of same and one against, and ac member of this body or the other wants to favor will vote yes; those opposed will vote on. cordingly the Bill was passed to be enacted, have a bill reported out, if the Legislative A vote of the House was taken. signed by the Speaker and sent to the Senate. Council, in their wisdom, says no, they can 79 having voted in the affirmative and 56 bring that request to you, to me, and ask for having voted in the negative, the motion did An Act Concerning Legislative Services (H. cont;ideration. prevail. P. 5) (L. D. 3) (H. "A" H-2) I spnntillred thill, as I said, this Spring, when Thereupon, Senate Amendment "B" was Was reported by the Committee on En the makeup of the Council was five and five, adopted in concurrence. grossed Bills as truly and strictly ('ngroHsed. I'm IIponsnring it now when the makeup ofthe The Order received passage as amended in This being an emergency measure and a two Cnundl is six and four, because I feel that we concurrence. thirds vote of all the members eJected to the as individual legislators ought to be able to House being necessary, a total was taken. 126 control our own destiny and it hadn't ought to By unanimous consent, all matters acted voted in favor of same and 3 against, and ac be up to the Legislative Council to make a de upon were ordered sent forthwith. cordingly the Bill was passed to be enacted,· cision on whether or not you and I have a signed by the Speaker and sent to the Senate. piece of legislation in and debated on the The Chair laid before the House the following floor of the House. matter: The following paper appearing on Supple The SPEAKER: The Chair recognizes the Bill "An Act Concerning Legislative Services" ment No. 20 was taken up out of order by gentlewoman from Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell. (Emergency) (H. P. 5) (L. D. 3) which was unanimous consent: Mrs. MITCHELL: Mr. Speaker, I move the tabled and later today assigned pending refer The following Joint Resolution: (S. P. 18) indefinite postponement of House Amend ence. (Committee on State Government was JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING TIlE ment "A" to Senate Amendment "B" and suggested) PRESIDENT OF TIlE UNITED STATES, TIlE would speak briefly to my motion. Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AND TIlE The SPEAKER: The gentlewoman from read twice. MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION Vassalboro, Mrs. Mitchell, moves the indefi Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro offered House CONCERNING TIlE CURRENT nite postponement of House Amendment "A" Amendment "A" and moved its adoption. HARDSHIPS ON CERTAIN MAINE LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE, DECEMBER 1, 1982 11

INDlJSTlUES ()UI': TO THE LACK ())o' A FAm AND EQUITABLE TRADE POLICIES WE, your Memorialists, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Maine in the First Regular Session of the III th Legis lature, now assembled, most respectfully pres ent and petition the President of the United States, the Secretary of Commerce and the Maine Congreflflional D(~legation, all follows: WIII-:REAS, eertain industries of the State are severt~ly fluffering from the laek of fair and reasonable trade policies on foreign goods; and WHEREAS, this erisis is compounded by a difference in currency values and government subsidies which have resulted in a flood of Canadian imports; and WHEREAS, the encroachment on producer markets of eastern United States is devastating the farming, lumber and fIShing industries of this State; and WHEREAS, the Maine economy is suffering the depletion of these vital industries and the loss of countless jobs related thereto; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Maine whose live lihood depends on a prompt and equitable so lution to this problem must look to the Federal Government for appropriate relief; now, there fore, be it RESOLVED: That We, your Memorialists, re spectfully urge that these difficulties and hardships should not be allowed to continue; and be it further RESOLVED: That We respectfully request the President of the United States and the Sec eretary of Commerce for the United States and the Secretary of Commerce for the United States and the Maine Congressional Delegation to make every effort to establish fair and equit able foreign trade policies for the farming, fish ing and lumber industries of this State; to renegotiate those international trade agree ments which are so undeniably injurious to Maine industries; to provide appropriate relief where undue damage has resulted and to ad just the imbalance caused by the differences in currency values; and be it further RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this reso lution be transmitted immediately to the Ho norable Ronald W. Reagan, President of the United States, to the Secretary of Commerce for the United States and to each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation. (S. P. 18) Came from the Senate, read and adopted. In the House, the Joint Resolution was read and adopted in concurrence. On motion of Mrs. Mitchell of Vassalboro. Adjourned until Wednesday, January 5, 1983, at 10 o'clock in the morning.