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An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0181
Committee Amendment CA_A_H11 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ " to H.P. 144, L.D. 181, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free 
Health Clinics in the State" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding through a request for propo.sals issued by the 
department to support health clinics in the State that provide all services to the public at 
no charge. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2020-21 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, clarifies that the 
health clinics being funded provide all services to the public at no charge. It also clarifies 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 144, L.D. 181 
that the additional funding in the bill is only in the 2020-21 biennium and the funding is 
distributed through a request for proposals. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/19 :&-ac:.. 
LD 181 
LR 577(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free 
Health Clinics in the State 
J 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment IJi, ( /./-II 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$100,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes one-time General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of 
$100,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 to suppo1t health clinics that provide all services 
to the public at no charge in the State through a request for proposal issued by the department. 
LR0577(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at Airports by Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0180
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, BRENNAN, CARDONE, COLLINGS, KORNFIELD, MOONEN, MORALES, SCHNECK, SYLVESTER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1677

Legislative Document
No. 180
H.P. 143
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Allow for the Regulation of Transportation Network 
Companies at Airports by Municipalities
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CARDONE of Bangor, COLLINGS 
of Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MOONEN of Portland, MORALES of South Portland, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, most tourism in Maine occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day 
each year; and
Whereas, this legislation allows municipalities to govern transportation operations 
at local airports; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
in order for it to be in effect during the summer tourist season; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1677, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 279, §2, is amended to 
read:
§1677.  Municipal action
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality or other political 
subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or procedure governing the operations 
of a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a transportation 
network company driver to provide a prearranged ride or impose a tax or fee on or require 
a license for a transportation network company, driver or motor vehicle used by a 
transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride, except that a 
municipality may adopt an ordinance governing the operations of a transportation 
network company at an airport located within that municipality.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance governing the operations of a 
transportation network company at an airport located within that municipality.
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0181
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, BRENNAN, COLLINGS, HANDY, SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 181
H.P. 144
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding to the Department of Health and 
Human Services To Support Free Health Clinics in the State
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, HANDY 
of Lewiston, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative: Provides funding to support free health clinics in the State.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to support free health clinics in the State.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
An Act To Amend the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Coordination Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0184
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S325 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" tr "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 147, 
L.D. 184, Bill, "An Act To Amend the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Coordination 
Program" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for reimbursements to a human services-based 
volunteer organization that provides transitional housing to homeless veterans. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Veterans Services 0110 
2019-20 
$100,000 
$100,000 
2020-21 
$100,0QO 
$100,000 
Initiative: Establishes one part-time Office Associate II position to provide auditing and 
accounting services to the veterans' homelessness prevention coordination program. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Veterans Services 0110 
2019-20 
0.500 
$29,691 
$2;soo 
$32,191 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
2020-21 
0.500 
$30,582 
$2,500 
$33,082 
SENATE AMENDMENT" 11' "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 147, L.D. 184 ( S· 3 QSj 
Initiative: Establishes the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Partnership Fund with a 
base Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $500 beginning in fiscal year 2019-20. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
All Other 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY 
MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
2019-20 
$500 
$500 
2019-20 
$132,191 
$500 
$132,691 
2020-21 
$500 
$500 
2020-21 
$133,082 
$500 
$133,582 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment reduces funding provided in the appropriations and allocations 
section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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SPONSOREDBY:_~~~~~~1+·~~~~~~~-
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(Senator BREEN) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/19/19 frac. 
LD184 
LR 312(04) 
An Act To Amend the Veterans' Homelessness Prevention Coordination Program 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment'~" to Committee Amendment "A" ( 'S-SJ'S) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
($425,146) 
($422,976) 
($422,976) 
($422,976) 
~ppropriations/ Allocations 
I 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($425,146) 
$0 
($422,976) 
$0 
($422,976) 
$0 
($422,976) 
$0 
The amendment reduces the General Fund appropriations in the bill by $425,146 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $422,976 
in fiscal year 2020-21. 
LR0312(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code Regarding the Financial Capacity of a Defendant To Post Bond
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0182
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PIERCE, ROSEN, BEEBE-CENTER, BRENNAN, DUNPHY, MORALES, WARREN, MILLETT, POULIOT
Amends: 15 MRSA §1026

Legislative Document
No. 182
H.P. 145
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Amend the Maine Bail Code Regarding the Financial 
Capacity of a Defendant To Post Bond
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRENNAN of Portland, DUNPHY of Old 
Town, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MORALES of South Portland, WARREN of Hallowell, 
Senators: MILLETT of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §1026, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Financial capacity of defendant.  A defendant who the court determines is not 
dangerous, is not a flight risk in the absence of bond and is otherwise eligible for bail may 
not be detained solely because of financial inability to post a money or property bond and 
may file a motion with the court requesting relief from the requirement to post a money 
or property bond.  The court shall determine the financial capacity of the defendant and 
rule on the motion in an expedited manner.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Maine Bail Code to provide that a defendant who is not 
dangerous, is not a flight risk in the absence of bond and is otherwise eligible for bail may 
not be detained solely due to financial inability to post a money or property bond and may 
file a motion with the court requesting relief from the requirement to post a money or 
property bond.  This bill requires the court to determine the financial capacity of the 
defendant and rule on the motion in an expedited manner.
An Act To Increase the Number of Teachers in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0183
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE, BREEN, BEEBE-CENTER, BRENNAN, DAUGHTRY, DUNPHY, HUBBELL, MILLETT, POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §12504

Legislative Document
No. 183
H.P. 146
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Increase the Number of Teachers in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRENNAN of Portland, DAUGHTRY of 
Brunswick, DUNPHY of Old Town, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, Senators: MILLETT of 
Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, SANBORN, H. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §12504, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2003, c. 427, §5, is 
further amended to read:
Loans of up to $2,000 per academic year or $8,000 total may be made to students 
pursuing postbaccalaureate certification.  Loans of up to $3,000 $9,000 per academic year 
or $12,000 $36,000 total may be made to eligible undergraduate students.  An individual 
who has received an Educators for Maine loan as an undergraduate may also receive a 
loan for students pursuing postbaccalaureate certification.  In no event may an individual 
receive more than $20,000 $44,000 in total Educators for Maine loans.  Loans are for one 
academic year and are renewable if the recipient maintains a grade point average of at 
least 2.5 based on a 4.0 grade point system or the equivalent and submits a complete 
renewal application by the deadline annually.
SUMMARY
Currently, under the Educators for Maine Program, an eligible undergraduate may 
receive a loan of up to $3,000 per academic year or $12,000 total.  This bill increases 
those loan amounts to $9,000 per academic year and $36,000 total.  It also increases from 
$20,000 to $44,000 the total loan amount under the program a student may receive in 
undergraduate and postbaccalaureate loans.
An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from Standardized Testing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0185
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON, DIAMOND, O'CONNOR, ORDWAY, STEWART, TUELL, CHENETTE, LIBBY, MILLETT, WOODSOME
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6215

Legislative Document
No. 185
H.P. 148
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from 
Standardized Testing
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: O'CONNOR of Berwick, ORDWAY of Standish, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
TUELL of East Machias, Senators: CHENETTE of York, LIBBY of Androscoggin, MILLETT 
of Cumberland, WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6215 is enacted to read:
§6215.  Opt-out
1.  Parent's or guardian's right to opt out.  If a student's parent or guardian submits 
a written request to a school administrative unit to excuse the student from a standardized 
assessment administered pursuant to this chapter, the school administrative unit shall 
comply with the request and excuse the student in conformance with the request.
2.  School administrative unit.  A school administrative unit may not penalize a 
student for being excused from an assessment pursuant to subsection 1 and shall:
A.  Inform parents and guardians of the option to excuse a student from an 
assessment;
B.  Provide a student excused from an assessment with an educational activity while 
the assessment is being administered; and
C.  Post the form created by the department under subsection 3, paragraph A on the 
school administrative unit's publicly accessible website.
3.  Department.  The department may not penalize a school for excusing a student 
from an assessment pursuant to subsection 1 and shall:
A.  Create a form that a parent or guardian can use to request that a student be 
excused from an assessment and shall post the form on the department's publicly 
accessible website; and
B.  Notify parents and guardians of the option to excuse a student from an assessment 
by posting notice on the department's publicly accessible website.
4.  Teachers.  A teacher may inform a parent or guardian of the option to excuse a 
student from an assessment pursuant to subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a school administrative unit to excuse a student from a standardized 
assessment administered pursuant to the State's assessment program at the written request 
of the student's parent or guardian and establishes requirements for school administrative 
units and the Department of Education related to excusing a student.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0186
Committee Amendment CA_A_H531 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. ;J,, to H.P. 149, L.D. 186, "RESOLUTION, 
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Specify the Qualifications of 
Electors" 
Amend the resolution by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/11/19 ;:!Wac 
LD 186 
LR1724(02) 
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Specify the Qualifications 
of Electors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ./J. { /1·5} / J 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
/ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Referendum Costs 
Month/Year 
Election Type 
Question 
Length 
Nov-19 
General 
Referendum 
Standard 
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November. If the number or size of the referendwn questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $172,000 may be required. 
LRl 724(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Long-term Care Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0189
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, CAMPBELL, FAULKINGHAM, O'CONNOR, SAMPSON
Amends: 24-A MRSA §5083

Legislative Document
No. 189
H.P. 152
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Long-term Care Insurance
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, O'CONNOR of Berwick, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §5083, sub-§3, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  When an insurer has received all necessary written documentation and 
information identified in subsection 2 to support payment of a claim, the insurer may 
not delay or withhold payment of the claim by requiring that an insured or the 
insured's representative request payment of the claim by telephone as a prerequisite 
for releasing funds to pay the claim for benefits. 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits an insurer from delaying or withholding payment of a claim for 
long-term care insurance benefits by requiring that an insured or the insured's 
representative request payment of the claim by telephone as a prerequisite for releasing 
funds to pay the claim for benefits if the insurer has received all necessary written 
documentation and information to support payment of the claim.
An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents and Children
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0187
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, GRATWICK, BEEBE-CENTER, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, MADIGAN, MORALES, CHENETTE
Amends: 22 MRSA §4003

Legislative Document
No. 187
H.P. 150
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Restore the Laws Governing the Reunification of Parents 
and Children
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of 
Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
MORALES of South Portland, Senator: CHENETTE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4003, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2017, c. 470, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Rehabilitation and reunification as a priority.  Require that reasonable efforts 
be made to rehabilitate and reunify families Give family rehabilitation and reunification 
priority as a means for protecting the welfare of children, but prevent needless delay for 
permanent plans for children when rehabilitation and reunification is not possible;
SUMMARY
Recently enacted law eliminated language that established as a priority under the 
Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act family rehabilitation and 
reunification.  This bill restores family rehabilitation and reunification as a priority under 
the laws governing child protective services.
An Act To Provide for an Expanded Muzzle-loading-only Deer Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0188
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: TUELL, MOORE, ALLEY, FAULKINGHAM, GRIFFIN, JAVNER, SKOLFIELD, ROSEN
Amends: 12 MRSA §11404

Legislative Document
No. 188
H.P. 151
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide for an Expanded Muzzle-loading-only Deer 
Hunting Season
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, GRIFFIN of Levant, 
JAVNER of Chester, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11404, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 280, §2, is 
amended to read:
1-A.  Muzzle-loading-only open season on deer.  There is a special muzzle-loading 
open season on deer immediately following the regular deer hunting season established 
under section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A for the purpose of hunting deer only with:
A.  A muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 42-A that is 40 caliber or 
greater and capable of firing only a single charge;
B.  A muzzle-loading shotgun as defined in section 10001, subsection 42-B; or
C.  A traditional muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 62-A that uses 
projectiles that are 40 caliber or greater or that uses buckshot.
The commissioner may terminate this open season at any time in an area if, in the 
commissioner's opinion, an immediate emergency action is necessary due to adverse 
weather conditions or severe hunting pressure.  The length of the special muzzle-loading 
season is as follows.
The commissioner shall establish by rule the length of the special muzzle-loading season.  
The commissioner may establish seasons of different lengths in different regions of the 
State.  The season may extend extends for no more than 12 hunting days in any part all 
parts of the State.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that muzzle-loading season on deer extends for 12 hunting days 
immediately following the regular deer hunting season instead of being determined by the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
An Act To Protect Heating Fuel Customers Who Close Their Accounts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0191
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: HYMANSON, LAWRENCE, FECTEAU, HOBBS

Legislative Document
No. 191
H.P. 154
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Protect Heating Fuel Customers Who Close Their 
Accounts
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, HOBBS of Wells.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 233 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 233
REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECOVERED HEATING FUEL
§1500-O.  Reimbursement for recovered heating fuel
1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Dealer" means an entity engaged in the sale and delivery of heating fuel.
B.  "Heating fuel" means home heating oil, kerosene or liquefied petroleum gas.
2.  Reimbursement required.  A dealer shall reimburse a customer for any heating 
fuel recovered from the customer upon the closing of the customer's account not later 
than 30 days after the fuel is recovered.  The rate of reimbursement is the lesser of the 
price per gallon paid by the customer for the recovered fuel and the retail price per gallon 
at the time the fuel is recovered.
3.  Unfair trade practice.  A dealer that fails to comply with any provision of this 
section commits an unfair and deceptive act that is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade 
Practices Act.
SUMMARY
This bill requires dealers of heating fuel to reimburse customers within 30 days for 
any fuel recovered following the closing of their accounts and makes failure to do so a 
violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0192
Committee Amendment CA_A_H21 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 155, L.D. 192, Bill, "An Act To 
Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4010-D in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "By January 1. 2020 and annually thereafter. 
the" and inserting the following: 'The' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §4010-D in the first paragraph in the f~st line (page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "report" the following: 'annually' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the date by which the Department of Health and Human 
Services is required to submit an annual report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the activities of 
and reports produced by the child welfare advisory panel formed pursuant to the federal 
Children's Justice Act. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMflAITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/01/19 feac 
LD 192 
LR604(02) 
An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ~' ( /f ""i ~ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill requires the Department of Health and J-I;uman Services (DHHS) to submit an annual report to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the activities of 
and reports produced by the child welfare advisory panel formed pursuant to the federal Children's Justice Act. The 
required annual teport is already being produced by the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel and submitted to the 
federal government. This bill simply requires that the already created annual repoti be submitted to the legislature by 
the department. Any additional costs to the DHHS to submit the report are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0604(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act To Provide Antlerless Deer Permits to Senior Resident Lifetime Hunting License Holders
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0190
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, CAMPBELL, O'CONNOR, STANLEY, CYRWAY, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11152

Legislative Document
No. 190
H.P. 153
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Antlerless Deer Permits to Senior Resident 
Lifetime Hunting License Holders
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, McDONALD of Stonington, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, STANLEY of Medway, Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAVIS 
of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11152, sub-§9 is enacted to read:
9.  Senior hunters; antlerless deer.  The commissioner shall issue an antlerless deer 
permit to a person who is 65 years of age or older and possesses a valid senior resident 
lifetime hunting license under section 10851.  A person who is issued an antlerless deer 
permit under this subsection may take an antlerless deer in any part of the State open to 
the taking of antlerless deer pursuant to subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a person 65 years of age or older who possesses a valid senior 
resident lifetime hunting license must receive a permit to lawfully take an antlerless deer 
in any part of the State open to the taking of antlerless deer.
An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0193
Committee Amendment CA_A_H260 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to H.P. 156, L.D. 193, Bill, "An Act To Fully 
Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/19/19 ;Wac 
LD 193 
LR328(02) 
An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /f{ j/- -'J.fo~ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$49,941,123 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$0 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($49,941,123) 
$49,941,123 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill increases the revenue sharing rate from 2% to 5% in fiscal year 2018-19 retroactive to January 1, 2019. It 
would result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $49,941,123 in fiscal year 2018-19 and a corresponding 
increase in Local Government Fund revenue of $49 ,941, 123 in fiscal year 2018-19. This analysis is based on the 
December 2018 revenue forecast. There would be no fiscal impact in the following years since current law already has. 
revenue sharing returning to 5%. 
LR0328(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine Child Welfare Advisory Panel
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0192
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, GATTINE, HEAD, JAVNER
Amends: 22 MRSA §4010-D

Legislative Document
No. 192
H.P. 155
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Require an Annual Report on the Activities of the Maine 
Child Welfare Advisory Panel
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, HEAD of Bethel, JAVNER of 
Chester, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4010-D is enacted to read:
§4010-D.  Child welfare advisory panel; annual report
By January 1, 2020 and annually thereafter, the department shall submit a report to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human 
services matters on the activities of and reports produced by the child welfare advisory 
panel formed pursuant to the federal Children's Justice Act, 42 United States Code, 
Section 5106a to make policy and training recommendations for system improvements in 
the investigative, administrative and judicial handling of child abuse, neglect and 
exploitation cases and child maltreatment-related fatalities.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit an annual 
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health 
and human services matters on the activities of and reports produced by the child welfare 
advisory panel formed pursuant to the federal Children's Justice Act.
An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0193
Senate Amendment SA_A_S174 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE AMENDMENT" ft-·" to H.P. 156, L.D. 193, Bill, "An Act To Fully Fund 
and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes th~J;mergency preamble and emergency clause. 
// 
SPONSOREDBY: 
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(Senator CIDPMAN) 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attac~ed) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/19 wac 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
LD193 
LR 328(05) 
An Act To Fully Fund and Restore State-Municipal Revenue Sharing 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "t4' to Original Bill ( S ·-1 l~t 
Sponsor: Sen. Chipman of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
($49,941,123) 
$51,441,123 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$49,941,123 
($49,941,123) 
($51,441,123) 
$51,441,123 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble from the bill, but keeps the retroactive impact to January 1, 2019. 
As the effective date of the bill will now occur in fiscal year 2019-20, there will be no fiscal impact in fiscal year 2018-
and the General Fund revenue reduction and the Local Government Fund revenue increase caused by the bill in 
that year are reversed and moved to fiscal year 2019-20. The amounts in fiscal year 2019-20 are higher because they 
are based on updated revenue estimates from the May 2019 Revenue Forecasting Committee forecast. 
LR0328(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Pan~nts During the Rehabilitation and Reunification Process
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0195
Committee Amendment CA_A_H133 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A " to H.P. 158, L.D. 195, Bill, "An Act To 
Continue MaineCare Coverage for Pan~nts During the Rehabilitation and Reunification 
Process" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §3174-BBB in the first paragraph in the first line (page 
1, line 5 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "section 3174" and inserting the 
following: 'any other provision of law to the contraiy' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §317 4~ BBB by inserting at the end.the following: 
'Beginning January 1, 2021, the department shall provide annually by January 1st to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human 
services matters a report on the number of individuals and families who continue 
MaineCare coverage pursuant to the requirements of this section.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that parents who are eligible for the MaineCare program 
prior to having their minor children removed from the home remain eligible for the 
MaineCare program if they are engaged in rehabilitation and reunification efforts 
regardless of any other provision of law.; The reference in the bill did not account for new 
eligibility under Initiated Bill 2017, chapter 1. 
The amendment also requires the 
Department of Health and Human Services to provide an annual report, beginning in 
2021, on the number of individuals and families who benefit from this provision. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/15/19 .1'..?/aC 
LD 195 
LR 603(02) 
An Act To Continue MaineCare Coverage for Parents During the Rehabilitation and Reunification 
Process 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• ( !/~ 13]) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to report back to the legislature are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0603(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 320: Electric Transmission and Distribution Utility Service Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0196
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Legislative Document
No. 196
H.P. 159
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 320: 
Electric Transmission and Distribution Utility Service Standards, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Public Utilities Commission
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham for the Public Utilities Commission 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 320: 
Electric Transmission and Distribution Utility Service Standards, a provisionally adopted 
major substantive rule of the Public Utilities Commission that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 320: Electric 
Transmission and Distribution Utility Service Standards, a major substantive rule of the 
Public Utilities Commission.
An Act To Require That Nonmotorized Carriages Be Equipped with Reflectors and Lights
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0198
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McCREA, CARPENTER, ACKLEY, BROOKS, BRYANT, COLLINGS, MARTIN, MAXMIN, SAMPSON, STEWART
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1909-C

Legislative Document
No. 198
H.P. 161
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Require That Nonmotorized Carriages Be Equipped with 
Reflectors and Lights
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BROOKS of Lewiston, BRYANT of Windham, 
COLLINGS of Portland, MARTIN of Sinclair, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, SAMPSON of 
Alfred, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1909-C is enacted to read:
§1909-C.  Horse-drawn carriages
A horse-drawn carriage operated during nighttime must be equipped with 2-color 
reflective tape on all 4 sides of the carriage, a reflective triangle on the rear of the carriage 
and a light on the left side of the carriage that is visible outside of the carriage to the front 
and the rear.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a horse-drawn carriage operated during nighttime to be equipped 
with reflective tape on all sides, a reflective triangle on the rear and a light that is visible 
outside of the carriage to the front and the rear.
Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Main Street in the Town of Orono the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0200
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIPPING, DILL

Legislative Document
No. 200
H.P. 163
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
Resolve, To Name the Bridge on Main Street in the Town of Orono 
the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TIPPING of Orono.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Sec. 1.  Ferry Hill Bridge renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2278 in the Town of Orono, currently known as the 
Ferry Hill Bridge, the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Transportation to rename the Ferry Hill 
Bridge in the Town of Orono the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge.
An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0202
Committee Amendment CA_A_H15 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 165, L.D. 202, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates 
Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 
note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07/19 fi:Pac. 
LD202 
LR 476(02) 
An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates 
Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,#( /I- f >) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
($1,656,175) 
($1,545,800) 
($40,000) 
($48,000) 
This bill increases the number of qualifying contributions from 3,200 to 6,000 that verified registered voters must 
make to a gubernatorial candidate for that candidate to be ce1tified as a Maine Clean Election Act (MCEA) 
candidate. Based on historical participation levels in the program, it is likely that fewer gubernatorial candidates will 
qualify for funding as a result of the increased threshold within the qualifying period. This reduction in gubernatorial 
candidates will reduce anticipated spending from the Maine Clean Election Fund (MCEF) by $1,656,175 in fiscal 
year 2021-22 and $1,545,800 in fiscal year 2022-23. Because fewer gubernatorial candidates may seek funding and 
will not collect qualifying contributions, revenue to the MCEF will also decrease by $40,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 
and $48,000 in fiscal year 2022-23. 
LR0476(02) • Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Add a Safety Fence to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0203
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, ROSEN, CAMPBELL, O'CONNOR

Legislative Document
No. 203
H.P. 166
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, To Add a Safety Fence to the Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Sec. 1.  Pedestrian barrier fences.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall construct and maintain pedestrian barrier fences on the Penobscot 
Narrows Bridge crossing the Penobscot River on Route 3 between the Town of Prospect 
and the Town of Verona Island for the purpose of suicide prevention. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to construct and maintain 
pedestrian barrier fences on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge for the purpose of suicide 
prevention.
An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0204
Committee Amendment CA_A_H66 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ " to H.P. 167, L.D. 204, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SlJMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/27/19 :*Yac 
' 
LD204 
LR 734(02) 
An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,fl, {fl-~ 0 
Committee: Agriculture Conservation and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
I 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
l 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
: $99,831 
$135,784 
$99,831 
$135,784 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$141,545 
$141,545 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$147,596 
$147,596 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Dep~rtment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau 
of Forestry, of $99,831 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $135, 784 in fiscal year 2020-21 for one Ranger Pilot position and 
associated All Other costs. 
LR0734(02) - Fisca,l Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0202
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: STOVER, DEVIN, JAVNER, PEBWORTH, PERRY, TALBOT ROSS, CLAXTON, DOW, MOORE
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 202
H.P. 165
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase the Required Number of Qualifying 
Contributions Gubernatorial Candidates Must Obtain To Qualify as 
Maine Clean Election Act Candidates
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DEVIN of Newcastle, JAVNER of Chester, PEBWORTH of 
Blue Hill, PERRY of Calais, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CLAXTON of 
Androscoggin, DOW of Lincoln, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by IB 2015, c. 1, §18, is 
further amended to read:
A.  For a gubernatorial candidate, at least 3,200 6,000 verified registered voters of 
this State must support the candidacy by providing a qualifying contribution to that 
candidate;
SUMMARY
This bill increases from 3,200 to 6,000 the number of qualifying contributions 
verified registered voters must make to a gubernatorial candidate for that candidate to be 
certified as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate.