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LEGISLATIVE RECORD - SENATE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2001

STATE OF MAINE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE

FIRST CONFIRMATION SESSION JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

In Senate Chamber

Wednesday October 24, 2001

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 5, Part 1, Section 8 of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Maine, the Senate convened in the Senate Chamber at ten o’clock in the morning and was called to order by President MICHAEL H. MICHAUD of Penobscot County.

_________________________________ Prayer by Father Jacob of the Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner. FATHER JACOB: A calling for sound government from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. Let us pray together. Oh Mighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and every evil way. Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought here out of many kindred and tongues. Do with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth. In time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail. All of which we ask for the sake of Your love. Amen.

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Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Mary E. Small of Sagadahoc County.

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Off Record Remarks

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COMMUNICATIONS

The Following Communication: S.C. 411

120TH LEGISLATURE SENATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

September 10, 2001

Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Dear Secretary O'Brien: Pleased be advised that in accordance with Article 5, Part 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Maine, the Senate of Maine will convene on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at ten o'clock in the morning for the purpose of voting upon confirmation of the various appointments made by the Honorable Angus S. King, Jr., Governor of the State of Maine. Sincerely, S/Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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QUORUM CALL

The Doorkeepers secured the Chamber. The Secretary opened the vote.

ROLL CALL (#173)

PRESENT: Senators: ABROMSON, BENNETT, BROMLEY, CARPENTER, CATHCART, DAGGETT, DAVIS, EDMONDS, FERGUSON, GAGNON, GOLDTHWAIT, KILKELLY, KNEELAND, LAFOUNTAIN, LEMONT, MARTIN, MCALEVEY, MITCHELL, NUTTING, O'GARA, PENDLETON, RAND, ROTUNDO, SAVAGE, SAWYER, SHOREY, SMALL, TREAT, TURNER, WOODCOCK, YOUNGBLOOD, THE PRESIDENT - MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

32 Senators having answered the Roll, the Chair declared a quorum present.

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Out of order and under suspension of the Rules, on motion by President Pro Tem BENNETT of Oxford, the following Senate Order: S.O. 18 ORDERED, that a message be sent to Governor Angus S. King, Jr. informing him that in accordance with Article 5, Part 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Maine, a quorum of Senators is assembled for the consideration of such business as may come before the Senate. READ and PASSED. The Chair appointed President Pro Tem BENNETT of Oxford to deliver the message. The Sergeant-At-Arms escorted the President Pro Tem to the Governor’s Office.

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Senate at Ease.

Senate called to order by the President.

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Off Record Remarks

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Subsequently, President Pro Tem BENNETT of Oxford, reported that he had delivered the message with which he was charged.

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION

AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001

October 9, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Andrew B. Berry of Whitefield for reappointment as a member of the Board of Pesticides Control. Pursuant to Title 22, M.R.S.A. §1471-B, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate

#3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating John M. Joseph, Jr. of Hallowell for reappointment as a member of the Maine Milk Commission. Pursuant to Title 7, M.R.S.A. §2952, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Linda S. Pagels of Cherryfield for appointment as a member of the Land for Maine's Future Board. Pursuant to Title 5, Section 6204, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Jacquelyn L. Webber of Stockholm for reappointment and Edward B. Laverty of Milo for appointment as members of the Land Use Regulation Commission. Pursuant to Title 12, M.R.S.A. §683, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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SENATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

3 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333

October 9, 2001 Hon. Richard Kneeland Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Hon. Linda Rogers McKee House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Kneeland and Representative McKee: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Andrew B. Berry of Whitefield for reappointment as a member of the Board of Pesticides Control. Pursuant to Title 22, M.R.S.A. §1471-B, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien

Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 Hon. Richard Kneeland Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Hon. Linda Rogers McKee House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Kneeland and Representative McKee: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated John M. Joseph, Jr. of Hallowell for reappointment as a member of the Maine Milk Commission. Pursuant to Title 7, M.R.S.A. §2952, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 Hon. Richard Kneeland Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Hon. Linda Rogers McKee House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Kneeland and Representative McKee:

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Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Linda S. Pagels of Cherryfield for appointment as a member of the Land for Maine's Future Board. Pursuant to Title 5, Section 6204, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 Hon. Richard Kneeland Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Hon. Linda Rogers McKee House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Kneeland and Representative McKee: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Jacquelyn L. Webber of Stockholm for reappointment and Edward B. Laverty of Milo for appointment as members of the Land Use Regulation Commission. Pursuant to Title 12, M.R.S.A. §683, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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120TH LEGISLATURE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

October 23, 2001

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The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Andrew B. Berry of Whitefield, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Kneeland of Aroostook Representatives 7 Carr of Lincoln, Foster of

Gray, Gooley of Farmington, Hawes of Standish, Jodrey of Bethel, McKee of Wayne, Pineau of Jay

NAYS 0 ABSENT 5 Sen. Kilkelly of Lincoln, Rep.

Landry of Patten, Rep. Lundeen of Mars Hill, Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin, Rep. Volenik of Brooklin

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Andrew B. Berry of Whitefield, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Richard Kneeland S/Linda Rogers McKee Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays. The Doorkeepers secured the Chamber. The Secretary opened the vote.

ROLL CALL (#174)

YEAS: Senators: None

NAYS: Senators: ABROMSON, BENNETT, BROMLEY, CARPENTER, CATHCART, DAGGETT, DAVIS, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, FERGUSON, GAGNON, GOLDTHWAIT, KILKELLY, KNEELAND, LAFOUNTAIN, LEMONT, LONGLEY, MARTIN, MCALEVEY, MITCHELL, NUTTING, O'GARA, PENDLETON, RAND, ROTUNDO, SAVAGE, SAWYER, SHOREY, SMALL, TREAT, TURNER, WOODCOCK, YOUNGBLOOD, THE PRESIDENT - MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

ABSENT: Senator: MILLS

No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 34 Senators having voted in the negative, with 1 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Andrew B. Berry of Whitefield, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of John M. Joseph, Jr. of Hallowell, for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Kneeland of Aroostook Representatives 7 Carr of Lincoln, Foster of


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Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of John M. Joseph, Jr. of Hallowell, for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Richard Kneeland S/Linda Rogers McKee Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#175)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 34 Senators having voted in the negative, with 1 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of John M. Joseph, Jr. of Hallowell, for reappointment to the Maine Milk Commission was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Linda S. Pagels of Cherryfield, for appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Kneeland of Aroostook Representatives 7 Carr of Lincoln, Foster of




Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Linda S. Pagels of Cherryfield, for appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board, be confirmed.

Signed,


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ROLL CALL (#176)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 34 Senators having voted in the negative, with 1 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Linda S. Pagels of Cherryfield, for appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Fo has had under consideration the nomination of Jacquelyn L. Webber of Stockholm, for reappointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Kneeland of Aroostook Representatives 7 Carr of Lincoln, Foster of

Gray, Gooley of Farmington,

Hawes of Standish, Jodrey of Bethel, McKee of Wayne, Pineau of Jay



Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Jacquelyn L. Webber of Stockholm, for reappointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission, be confirmed.

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ROLL CALL (#177)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 34 Senators having voted in the negative, with 1 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Jacquelyn L. Webber of Stockholm, for reappointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Edward B. Laverty, Ph.D. of Milo, for appointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Kneeland of Aroostook Representatives 7 Carr of Lincoln, Foster of




Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Edward B. Laverty, Ph.D. of Milo, for appointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission, be confirmed.

Signed,


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ROLL CALL (#178)


NAYS: Senators: BENNETT, BROMLEY, CARPENTER, CATHCART, DAGGETT, DAVIS, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, FERGUSON, GAGNON, GOLDTHWAIT, KILKELLY, KNEELAND, LAFOUNTAIN, LEMONT, LONGLEY, MARTIN, MCALEVEY, MITCHELL, NUTTING, O'GARA, PENDLETON, RAND, ROTUNDO, SAVAGE, SAWYER, SHOREY, SMALL, TREAT, TURNER, WOODCOCK, YOUNGBLOOD, THE PRESIDENT - MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

ABSENT: Senators: ABROMSON, MILLS

No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Edward B. Laverty, Ph.D. of Milo, for appointment to the Land Use Regulation Commission was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 5, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Joy Bishop Blood of Cape Elizabeth and Reynold Raymond of Eagle Lake for reappointments and William H. Beardsley of Bangor, M. Kelly Matzen of Auburn, Joyce A. Maker of Calais and Theodora J. Kalikow of Farmington for appointments as members of the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10, M.R.S.A. §965, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr.

Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 11, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that pursuant to Title 10, M.R.S.A. §965, that I am withdrawing my nomination of Theodora J. Kalikow of Farmington for appointment as a member of the Finance Authority of Maine. As she will be out of state and not available on the hearing date, we will repost her next session. This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 11, 2001 Hon. Kevin L. Shorey Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development Hon. John Richardson House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Shorey and Representative Richardson:

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Please be advised that pursuant to Title 10, M.R.S.A. §965, Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has withdrawn the nomination of Theodora J. Kalikow of Farmington for appointment as a member of the Finance Authority of Maine. As she will be out of state and not available on the hearing date, she will be reposted next session. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Philip A. Cyr of Van Buren and Philip J. St. Peter of Caribou for reappointments as members of the Loring Development Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §13080-B, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001 Hon. Kevin L. Shorey Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development

Hon. John Richardson House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Shorey and Representative Richardson: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Joy Bishop Blood of Cape Elizabeth and Reynold Raymond of Eagle Lake for reappointment and William H. Beardsley of Bangor, M. Kelly Matzen of Auburn, Joyce A. Maker of Calais and Theodora J. Kalikow of Farmington for appointments as members of the Finance Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 10, M.R.S.A. §965, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001 Hon. Kevin L. Shorey Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development Hon. John Richardson House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Shorey and Representative Richardson: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Philip A. Cyr of Van Buren and Philip J. St. Peter of Caribou for reappointments as members of the Loring Development Authority of Maine. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §13080-B, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate

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READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of M. Kelly Matzen of Auburn, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of

Scarborough, Dorr of Camden, Hatch of Skowhegan, Michaud of Fort Kent, Morrison of Baileyville, Murphy of Kennebunk, Richardson of Brunswick, Thomas of Orono

NAYS 0 ABSENT 3 Sen. Bromley of Cumberland,

Rep. Duprey of Hampden, Sen. Youngblood of Penobscot

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of M. Kelly Matzen of Auburn, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

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S/Kevin L. Shorey S/ John G. Richardson Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

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ROLL CALL (#179)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of M. Kelly Matzen of Auburn, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud

President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Joyce A. Maker of Calais, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington

Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of Scarborough, Dorr of Camden, Hatch of Skowhegan, Michaud of Fort Kent, Morrison of Baileyville, Murphy of Kennebunk, Richardson of Brunswick, Thomas of Orono



Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Joyce A. Maker of Calais, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Kevin L. Shorey S/John G. Richardson Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#180)



ABSENT: Senators: ABROMSON, MILLS No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Joyce A. Maker of Calais, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED.

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The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of William H. Beardsley of Bangor, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of




Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of William H. Beardsley of Bangor, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Kevin L. Shorey S/John G. Richardson Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#181)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of William H. Beardsley of Bangor, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Joy Bishop Blood of Cape Elizabeth, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of




Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Joy Bishop Blood of Cape Elizabeth, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#182)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Joy Bishop Blood of Cape Elizabeth, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Reynold Raymond of Eagle Lake, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of




Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Reynold Raymond of Eagle Lake, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

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ROLL CALL (#183)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Reynold Raymond of Eagle Lake, for reappointment to the Finance Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 22, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Philip A. Cyr of Van Buren, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of




Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Philip A. Cyr of Van Buren, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

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NAYS: Senators: BENNETT, BROMLEY, CARPENTER, CATHCART, DAGGETT, DAVIS, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, FERGUSON, GAGNON, GOLDTHWAIT, KILKELLY, KNEELAND, LAFOUNTAIN, LEMONT, LONGLEY, MARTIN, MCALEVEY, MITCHELL, NUTTING, O'GARA, PENDLETON, RAND, ROTUNDO, SAVAGE,

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Philip A. Cyr of Van Buren, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Business and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Philip J. St. Peter of Caribou, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Shorey of Washington Representatives 9 Bryant of Dixfield, Clough of



Rep. Duprey of Hampden,

Sen. Youngblood of Penobscot

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Philip J. St. Peter of Caribou, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine, be confirmed.

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ROLL CALL (#185)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Philip J. St. Peter of Caribou, for reappointment to the Loring Development Authority of Maine was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001

October 3, 2001

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The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Brian N. Hamel of Presque Isle for reappointment and Dennis P. King of Freeport for appointment as members of the Maine Technical College System, Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §12705, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Richard J. Grosh of Brooklin for reappointment as member and Andrew J. Scheuchzer of Falmouth as student trustee member of the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees. Pursuant to P.L. 1975, Chapter 771, Section 428, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating David A. Peterson of New Sweden for reappointment as a member of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §8204, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 Hon. Betty Lou Mitchell Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Hon. Shirley K. Richard House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Mitchell and Representative Richard: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated David A. Peterson of New Sweden for reappointment as a member of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees.

Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §8204, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating James D. Mullen of Bangor for reappointment and William D. Johnson of Saco for appointment as members of the University of Maine Board of Trustees. Pursuant to P & SL 1967, Chapter 229, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 4, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

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Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Diane St. Lawrence of New Portland for reappointment as a member of the School Board of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. Pursuant to P.L. 200, Chapter 775, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 Hon. Betty Lou Mitchell Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Hon. Shirley K. Richard House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Mitchell and Representative Richard: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Brian N. Hamel of Presque Isle for reappointment and Dennis P. King of Freeport for appointment as members of the Maine Technical College System, Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §12705, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 Hon. Betty Lou Mitchell Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Hon. Shirley K. Richard House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Mitchell and Representative Richard: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Richard J. Grosh of Brooklin for reappointment as member and Andrew J. Scheuchzer of Falmouth as student trustee member of the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees. Pursuant to P.L. 1975, Chapter 771, Section 428, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 Hon. Betty Lou Mitchell Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Hon. Shirley K. Richard House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Mitchell and Representative Richard: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated James D. Mullen of Bangor for reappointment and William D. Johnson of Saco for appointment as members of the University of Maine Board of Trustees.

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Pursuant to P & SL 1967, Chapter 229, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Senate Secretary READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 3, 2001 Hon. Betty Lou Mitchell Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs Hon. Shirley K. Richard House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Mitchell and Representative Richard: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Diane St. Lawrence of New Portland for reappointment as a member of the School Board of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. Pursuant to P.L. 200, Chapter 775, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

October 17, 2001

The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Dennis P. King of Freeport, for appointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 8 Andrews of York, Desmond

of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of Farmingdale, Weston of Montville

NAYS 0 ABSENT 4 Rep. Cummings of Portland,

Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin, Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin, Rep. Skoglund of St. George

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Dennis P. King of Freeport, for appointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Betty Lou Mitchell S/Shirley K. Richard Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Dennis P. King of Freeport, for appointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Brian N. Hamel of Presque Isle, for reappointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 9 Andrews of York, Desmond

of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Skoglund of St. George, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of

Farmingdale, Weston of Montville


Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin, Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Brian N. Hamel of Presque Isle, for reappointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#187)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Brian N. Hamel of Presque Isle, for reappointment to the Maine Technical College System Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Richard J. Grosh of Brooklin, for reappointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 10 Andrews of York, Cummings

of Portland, Desmond of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Skoglund of St. George, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of Farmingdale, Weston of Montville

NAYS 0 ABSENT 2 Sen. Nutting of

Androscoggin, Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Richard J. Grosh of Brooklin, for reappointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Betty Lou Mitchell S/Shirley K. Richard Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS be overridden?"

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#188)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Richard J. Grosh of Brooklin, for reappointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Andrew Scheuchzer of Falmouth, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot

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Representatives 10 Andrews of York, Cummings




Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Andrew Scheuchzer of Falmouth, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees be confirmed.

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ROLL CALL (#189)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Andrew Scheuchzer of Falmouth, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of David A. Peterson of New Sweden, for reappointment to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 8 Andrews of York, Desmond

of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of Farmingdale, Weston of Montville


Sen. Nutting of Androscoggin, Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin, Rep. Skoglund of St. George

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Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of David A. Peterson of New Sweden, for reappointment to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

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ROLL CALL (#190)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of David A. Peterson of New Sweden, for reappointment to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001

The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of James D. Mullen of Bangor, for reappointment to the University of Maine Board of Trustees. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 10 Andrews of York, Cummings




Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of James D. Mullen of Bangor, for reappointment to the University of Maine Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of James D. Mullen of Bangor, for reappointment to the University of Maine Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of William D. Johnson oUniversity of Maine Board of Trustees.

f Saco, for appointment to the

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 10 Andrews of York, Cummings

of Portland, Desmond of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Skoglund of St. George, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of

Farmingdale, Weston of Montville



Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of William D. Johnson of Saco, for appointment to the University of Maine Board of Trustees, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#192)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of William D. Johnson of Saco, for appointment to the University of Maine Board of Trustees was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Diane St. Lawrence of New Portland, for reappointment to the School Board f the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Mitchell of Penobscot Representatives 9 Andrews of York, Cummings

of Portland, Desmond of Mapleton, Estes of Kittery, Ledwin of Holden, Richard of Madison, Skoglund of St. George, Stedman of Hartland, Watson of Farmingdale


Androscoggin, Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin, Rep. Weston of Montville

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Diane St. Lawrence of New Portland, for reappointment to the School Board of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Betty Lou Mitchell S/Shirley K. Richard Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#193)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Diane St. Lawrence of New Portland, for reappointment to the School Board of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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September 18, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating the Honorable John R. Atwood of Newcastle for reappointment as Maine Superior Court Justice. Pursuant to Article V, Part 1, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate.

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Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 18, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Joseph M. Jabar of Waterville and E. Allen Hunter of Caribou for appointment as Maine Superior Court Justices. Pursuant to Article V, Part 1, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 21, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President:

This is to inform you that I am today nominating the Honorable James P. Archibald of Houlton and the Honorable Samuel W. Collins, Jr. of Rockland for reappointments as Active Retired Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Pursuant to Title 4, M.R.S.A. §6, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating James Varner of Old Town for reappointment as a member of the Maine Human Rights Commission. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §4561, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating John M.R. Paterson of Freeport, Lois Reckitt of Portland, Stephen J. Rich of Windham, and the Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor for appointment as members of the Baxter Compensation Authority. Pursuant to Public Law 2001, Chapter 439, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 18, 2001 Hon. Anne M. Rand Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary Hon. Charles C. LaVerdiere House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Rand and Representative LaVerdiere: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated the Honorable John R. Atwood of Newcastle for reappointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice. Pursuant to Article V, Part 1, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.




September 18, 2001 Hon. Anne M. Rand Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary Hon. Charles C. LaVerdiere House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Rand and Representative LaVerdiere: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Joseph M. Jabar of Waterville and E. Allen Hunter of Caribou for appointment as Maine Superior Court Justices. Pursuant to Article V, Part 1, Section 8 of the Maine Constitution, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 21, 2001 Hon. Anne M. Rand Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary Hon. Charles C. LaVerdiere House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Rand and Representative LaVerdiere: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated the Honorable James P. Archibald of Houlton and the

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Honorable Samuel W. Collins, Jr. of Rockland for reappointment as Active Retired Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Pursuant to Title 4, M.R.S.A. § 6, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001 Hon. Anne M. Rand Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary Hon. Charles C. LaVerdiere House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Rand and Representative LaVerdiere: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated James Varner of Old Town for reappointment as a member of the Maine Human Rights Commission. Pursuant to Title 5, M.R.S.A. §451, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 5, 2001

Hon. Anne M. Rand Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary Hon. Charles C. LaVerdiere House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Rand and Representative LaVerdiere: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated John M.R. Paterson of Freeport, Lois Reckitt of Portland, Stephen J. Rich of Windham, and the Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor for appointment as members of the Baxter Compensation Authority. Pursuant to Public Law 2001, Chapter 439, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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120TH LEGISLATURE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Honorable John R. Atwood of Newcastle, for reappointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,

McAlevey of York, Rand of Cumberland

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Representatives 9 Bull of Freeport, Jacobs of Turner, LaVerdiere of Wilton, Madore of Augusta, Mendros of Lewiston, Mitchell of Vassalboro, Sherman of Hodgdon, Simpson of Auburn, Waterhouse of Bridgton

NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Muse of South Portland Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Honorable John R. Atwood of Newcastle, for reappointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne M. Rand S/Charles C. LaVerdiere Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on JUDICIARY be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of the Honorable John R. Atwood of Newcastle, for reappointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Joseph M. Jabar of Waterville, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,


Representatives 9 Bull of Freeport, Jacobs of

Turner, LaVerdiere of Wilton, Madore of Augusta, Mendros of Lewiston, Mitchell of Vassalboro, Sherman of Hodgdon, Simpson of Auburn, Waterhouse of Bridgton

NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Muse of South Portland Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Joseph M. Jabar of Waterville, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne M. Rand S/Charles C. LaVerdiere Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on JUDICIARY be overridden?"

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In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Joseph M. Jabar of Waterville, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under conside ation the nomination of E. Allen Hunter of Caribou, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the

Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,




NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Muse of South Portland Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of E. Allen Hunter of Caribou, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#196)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s

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recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of E. Allen Hunter of Caribou, for appointment as a Maine Superior Court Justice was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Honorable James P. Archibald of Houlton, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,




NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Muse of South Portland Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Honorable James P. Archibald of Houlton, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne M. Rand S/Charles C. LaVerdiere

Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on JUDICIARY be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#197)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of the Honorable James P. Archibald of Houlton, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President:

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In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Honorable Samuel W. Collins, Jr. of Rockland, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,




NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Muse of South Portland Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Honorable Samuel W. Collins, Jr. of Rockland, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#198)


NAYS: Senators: BENNETT, BROMLEY, CARPENTER, CATHCART, DAGGETT, DAVIS, DOUGLASS, EDMONDS, FERGUSON, GAGNON, GOLDTHWAIT, KILKELLY, KNEELAND, LAFOUNTAIN, LEMONT, LONGLEY, MARTIN, MCALEVEY, MITCHELL, NUTTING, O'GARA, PENDLETON, RAND, ROTUNDO, SAVAGE, SAWYER, SHOREY, SMALL, TREAT, TURNER,

WOODCOCK, YOUNGBLOOD, THE PRESIDENT - MICHAEL H. MICHAUD


No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of the Honorable Samuel W. Collins, Jr. of Rockland, for reappointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 16, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of James Varner of Old Town, for reappointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,



Turner, LaVerdiere of Wilton, Mitchell of Vassalboro, Sherman of Hodgdon, Simpson of Auburn, Waterhouse of Bridgton

NAYS 0 ABSENT 3 Rep. Madore of Augusta,

Rep. Mendros of Lewiston, Rep. Muse of South Portland

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Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of James Varner of Old Town, for reappointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#199)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of James Varner of Old Town, for reappointment to the Maine Human Rights Commission was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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JUDICIARY

October 17, 2001

The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Lois G. Reckitt of South Portland, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 2 Ferguson of Oxford, Rand of

Cumberland Representatives 6 Bull of Freeport, Jacobs of

Turner, LaVerdiere of Wilton, Madore of Augusta, Sherman of Hodgdon, Simpson of Auburn

NAYS 0 ABSENT 5 Sen. McAlevey of York, Rep.

Mendros of Lewiston, Rep. Mitchell of Vassalboro, Rep. Muse of South Portland, Rep. Waterhouse of Bridgton

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Lois G. Reckitt of South Portland, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#200)


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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Lois G. Reckitt of South Portland, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Stephen J. Rich of Windham, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,




NAYS 0 ABSENT 4 Rep. Mendros of Lewiston,

Rep. Mitchell of Vassalboro, Rep. Muse of South Portland, Rep. Waterhouse of Bridgton

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Stephen J. Rich of Windham, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#201)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Stephen J. Rich of Windham, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of the Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,




NAYS 0 ABSENT 4 Rep. Mendros of Lewiston,

Rep. Mitchell of Vassalboro, Rep. Muse of South Portland, Rep. Waterhouse of Bridgton

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of the Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority, be confirmed.

Signed,


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ROLL CALL (#202)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of the Honorable Robert E. Murray, Jr. of Bangor, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under conside ation the nomination of John M.R. Paterson of Freeport, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Ferguson of Oxford,


Representatives 7 Bull of Freeport, Jacobs of Turner, LaVerdiere of Wilton, Madore of Augusta, Mendros of Lewiston, Sherman of Hodgdon, Simpson of Auburn

NAYS 0 ABSENT 3 Rep. Mitchell of Vassalboro,

Rep. Muse of South Portland, Rep. Waterhouse of Bridgton

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of John M.R. Paterson of Freeport, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#203)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of John M.R. Paterson of Freeport, for appointment to the Baxter Compensation Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 1, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Wayne W. Whitney of Brunswick, Carol Gilmore of Charleston and Robert L. Piccone of Portland for reappointments as members of the Maine Labor Relations Board. Pursuant to Title 26, M.R.S.A. §968, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 28, 2001 Hon. Betheda G. Edmonds Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Labor Hon. George Bunker House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Labor 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Edmonds and Representative Bunker: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Wayne W. Whitney of Brunswick, Carol Gilmore of Charleston and Robert L. Piccone of Portland for reappointment as members of the Maine Labor Relations Board.

Pursuant to Title 26, M.R.S.A. §968, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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LABOR

October 19, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Wayne W. Whitney of Brunswick, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Edmonds of Cumberland Representatives 6 Bunker of Kossuth Township,

Davis of Falmouth, Hutton of Bowdoinham, MacDougall of North Berwick, Norton of Bangor, Treadwell of Carmel

NAYS 0 ABSENT 6 Rep. Cressey of Baldwin,

Rep. Matthews of Winslow, Sen. Sawyer of Penobscot, Rep. Smith of Van Buren, Rep. Tarazewich of Waterboro, Sen. Turner of Cumberland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Wayne W. Whitney of Brunswick, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board, be confirmed.

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Signed,

S/Betheda G. Edmonds S/George H. Bunker Jr. Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on LABOR be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#204)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Wayne W. Whitney of Brunswick, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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LABOR

October 19, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Robert L.

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Piccone of Portland, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Edmonds of Cumberland Representatives 8 Bunker of Kossuth Township,

Cressey of Baldwin, Davis of Falmouth, Hutton of Bowdoinham, MacDougall of North Berwick, Matthews of Winslow, Norton of Bangor, Treadwell of Carmel

NAYS 0 ABSENT 4 Sen. Sawyer of Penobscot,

Rep. Smith of Van Buren, Rep. Tarazewich of Waterboro, Sen. Turner of Cumberland

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Robert L. Piccone of Portland, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#205)




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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Robert L. Piccone of Portland, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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LABOR

October 19, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Carol B. Gilmore of Charleston, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 1 Edmonds of Cumberland Representatives 7 Bunker of Kossuth Township,

Davis of Falmouth, Hutton of Bowdoinham, MacDougall of North Berwick, Matthews of Winslow, Norton of Bangor, Treadwell of Carmel

NAYS 0 ABSENT 5 Rep. Cressey of Baldwin,

Sen. Sawyer of Penobscot, Rep. Smith of Van Buren, Rep. Tarazewich of Waterboro, Sen. Turner of Cumberland

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Carol B. Gilmore of Charleston, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board, be confirmed.

Signed,


ROLL CALL (#206)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Carol B. Gilmore of Charleston, for reappointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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September 28, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President:

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This is to inform you that I am today nominating Irving B. Faunce of Kennebunkport for reappointment as a member of the Board of Environmental Protection. Pursuant to Title 38, M.R.S.A. §341-C, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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September 28, 2001 Hon. John L. Martin Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources Hon. Scott W. Cowger House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Martin and Representative Cowger: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Irving B. Faunce of Kennebunkport for reappointment as a member of the Board of Environmental Protection. Pursuant to Title 38, M.R.S.A. §341-C, this nomination will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.



NATURAL RESOURCES

October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the nomination of Irving B. Faunce of Kennebunkport, for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 3 Martin of Aroostook, Sawyer

of Penobscot, Shorey of Washington

Representatives 9 Annis of Dover-Foxcroft,

Clark of Millinocket, Cowger of Hallowell, Crabtree of Hope, Daigle of Arundel, Duplessie of Westbrook, Koffman of Bar Harbor, Tobin of Windham, Twomey of Biddeford

NAYS 0 ABSENT 1 Rep. Baker of Bangor Twelve members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Irving B. Faunce of Kennebunkport, for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/John L. Martin S/Scott W. Cowger Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#207)

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No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Irving B. Faunce of Kennebunkport, for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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October 9, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate #3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: This is to inform you that I am today nominating Harland C. Goodwin of South Berwick and Janis Cohen of Standish for appointment as members of the Maine Turnpike Authority. Pursuant to Title 23, M.R.S.A. §1965, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation and confirmation by the Senate. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, S/Angus S. King, Jr. Governor READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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October 9, 2001 Hon. Christine R. Savage Senate Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Transportation Hon. Charles D. Fisher House Chair, Joint Standing Committee on Transportation 120th Legislature Augusta, ME 04333 Dear Senator Savage and Representative Fisher: Please be advised that Governor Angus S. King, Jr. has nominated Harland C. Goodwin of South Berwick and Janis Cohen of Standish for appointment as members of the Maine Turnpike Authority. Pursuant to Title 23, M.R.S.A. §1965, these nominations will require review by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation and confirmation by the Senate. Sincerely, S/Joy J. O'Brien Secretary of the Senate READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE.

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TRANSPORTATION

October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the nomination of Harland C. Goodwin of South Berwick, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority.

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After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 2 O'Gara of Cumberland,

Savage of Knox Representatives 6 Bouffard of Lewiston, Collins

of Wells, Fisher of Brewer, Marley of Portland, McKenney of Cumberland, McNeil of Rockland

NAYS 0 ABSENT 5 Rep. Bunker of Kossuth

Township, Sen. Gagnon of Kennebec, Rep. Paradis of Frenchville, Rep. Wheeler of Bridgewater, Rep. Wheeler of Eliot

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Harland C. Goodwin of South Berwick, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority, be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Christine R. Savage S/Charles D. Fisher Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#208)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Harland C. Goodwin of South Berwick, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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TRANSPORTATION

October 23, 2001 The Honorable Michael H. Michaud President of the Senate of Maine 120th Maine Legislature State House Augusta, Maine 04333-0003 Dear Mr. President: In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the 120th Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the nomination of Janis Cohen of Standish, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority. After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result: YEAS Senators 2 O'Gara of Cumberland,

Savage of Knox Representatives 6 Bouffard of Lewiston, Collins

of Wells, Fisher of Brewer, Marley of Portland, McKenney of Cumberland, McNeil of Rockland

NAYS 0 ABSENT 5 Rep. Bunker of Kossuth

Township, Sen. Gagnon of Kennebec, Rep. Paradis of Frenchville, Rep. Wheeler of Bridgewater, Rep. Wheeler of Eliot

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and none in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Janis Cohen of Standish, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority, be confirmed.

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Signed,

S/Christine R. Savage S/Charles D. Fisher Senate Chair House Chair READ and ORDERED PLACED ON FILE. The President laid before the Senate the following: "Shall the recommendation of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION be overridden?" In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Chapter 6, Section 151, and with Joint Rule 506 of the 120th Legislature, the vote was taken by the Yeas and Nays.

ROLL CALL (#209)




No Senator having voted in the affirmative and 33 Senators having voted in the negative, with 2 Senator being absent, and none being less than two-thirds of the Membership present and voting, it was the vote of the Senate that the Committee’s recommendation be ACCEPTED and the nomination of Janis Cohen of Standish, for appointment to the Maine Turnpike Authority was CONFIRMED. The Secretary has so informed the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Off Record Remarks

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ORDERS

Senate Order On motion by Senator DAGGETT of Kennebec, the following Senate Order: S.O. 19 ORDERED, that a message be sent to Governor Angus S. King, Jr. informing him that the Senate has transacted all business which has come before it and is ready to Adjourn Without Day.

READ and PASSED. The Chair appointed the Senator from Kennebec, Senator DAGGETT to deliver the message. The Sergeant-At-Arms escorted the Senator to the Governor’s Office. Subsequently, the Senator from Kennebec, Senator DAGGETT, reported that she had delivered the message with which she was charged.

_________________________________ THE PRESIDENT: As most of you know, the Senate lost one its own yesterday. Former Senate President Ken MacLeod passed away yesterday afternoon after a long struggle with cancer. President MacLeod was born in Skowhegan, was raised in Brewer. He served in the Senate for eight years, the last six years, from 1969 to 1974, as Senate President. President MacLeod was respected and admired by people throughout the State of Maine and by lawmakers from both parties. He worked with Governor Curtis to secure passage of the referendum that lead to the State income tax. He was a dedicated, committed, and straight forward public servant. Ken was a lobbyist, actually, when I first came to the legislature many years ago and he was universally respected for his knowledge, his energy, and his integrity. There are few people like Ken around and he definitely will be missed. As far as I know, funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Once they are, we'll provide them to the members of the chamber. Senator MARTIN of Aroostook was granted unanimous consent to address the Senate on the Record. Senator MARTIN: Thank you, Mr. President, members of the Senate. If you read the article in the Bangor Daily, A.J. Higgins got it right when he began his comments about former President MacLeod. He said he was pragmatic, witty, and courageous. Absolutely no question, for the years that I knew him, having served with him in, obviously, a different end of the hall. It is interesting how things happen because last night I was signing a letter to him when the phone call came that he had just passed away after his battle with cancer. It started me thinking about things about Ken. I first got to know him when I was a student at the University of Maine studying history and government. He was a freshman legislator in the 101st Legislature, leading an economic block against the then Speaker of the House, David Kennedy. I happened to be in the gallery watching the scene and the debate. I knew then that he was going to go places because, you see, he won that debate. The then Speaker Kennedy had to send the budget back to the Appropriations Committee to be worked on again. Subsequent to that, as you may know, he ran a Congressional campaign against Bill Hathaway and lost because, of course, 1964 was not a very good year for Republicans, and some of us would like to see that happen again. But the following year he became a member of the Senate. I'm the only member of the body who actually served with him, like I said, at the other end and actually, for four years, I was the Democratic floor leader in the House while he served the four years in the Senate. A couple of things come to mind, because with him, his word was his word and his bond forever. I can remember his discussion with us and with then Governor Curtis on the income tax legislation. Of course, as you know, we enacted that by basically the barest of

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margins in the Senate. A petition drive occurred and he lead the fight to support it publicly, even though he was going against an awful lot of members of his own party. One of the funnier things I remember, and just to show you how he would keep his word, the debate was on about whether or not Maine should have add an Equal Rights Amendment to the State Constitution. The Equal Rights for Women Amendment. He had kept voting against it and finally a member of the press said to him, 'what do you need to do to vote for this?' And as you know, Polly Curtis, the wife of Governor Curtis, was lobbying very hard. He said, 'if she makes me and bakes me a cake, I'll change my mind.' It took about two seconds for that to get back to the Blaine House and Polly Curtis walked in with a cake, into the President's Office, and at that point he said, 'okay, you have my vote. Me and my big mouth got me into trouble and I'm going to vote for it.' It is that kind of individual that he was because whatever he did, and whatever he choose to do, he would always make sure that he told the truth, he would always keep his word, and he was always truthful with everyone he spoke to. And then of course, following that, most of you in this room would remember him as a lobbyist. Lobbying for various groups and persons around this state. Frankly, he just continued that approach and never swayed from making sure that, even though he didn't like to tell you, if you asked him a question, you got the answer, even though it might be against his own client that, at that time, he was representing. Finally, I need to say that I also knew him from another point of view because he and I actually worked for the same insurance agency for a period of time. I knew him from that role as well. There is absolutely no question that he was one of Maine's great public servants and if I had to use a phrase to remember him by, I would say he was a "can do" public servant. Absolutely no question about it in my mind. So as we adjourn today, I hope we keep his memory in mind of what all public servants ought to be like.

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Off Record Remarks

_________________________________ Senator DAGGETT of Kennebec was granted unanimous consent to address the Senate off the Record.

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Off Record Remarks

_________________________________ On motion by Senator SAVAGE of Knox, the Honorable MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, President of the Senate, declared the First Confirmation Session of the 120th Legislature, ADJOURNED SINE DIE at 11:30 in the morning in memory of and lasting tribute to the Honorable Kenneth Parker MacLeod of Brewer.

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