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An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine Forest Service
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0204
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DUNPHY, DILL, HICKMAN, MARTIN, MAXMIN, O'NEIL, PLUECKER, SKOLFIELD, BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 204
H.P. 167
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for a Ranger Pilot Position in the Maine 
Forest Service
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, MARTIN of Sinclair, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, SKOLFIELD of Weld, 
Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
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.
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Forest Protection Z232
Initiative: Provides funding for one Ranger Pilot position and All Other funding for a 
vehicle, training, clothing and a firearm.
Forest Resource Management Z233
Initiative: Provides funding for one Ranger Pilot position and All Other funding for a 
vehicle, training, clothing and a firearm.
Office of the Commissioner 0401
Initiative: Provides All Other funding for a laptop and cellular telephone.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
1.000
1.000
Personal Services
$59,033
$81,815
All Other
$9,717
$11,751
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$68,750
$93,566
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
Personal Services
$24,112
$33,418
All Other
$3,969
$4,800
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$28,081
$38,218
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$3,000
$4,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$3,000
$4,000
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND 
FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$99,831
$135,784
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding for a Ranger Pilot position and associated costs in the 
forest protection unit in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Bureau of Forestry.
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$99,831
$135,784
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0206
Committee Amendment CA_A_H26 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 169, L.D. 206, Bill, "An Act To Raise 
the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/26/19 ,,-wac::.. 
LD206 
LR 1303(02) 
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,;/ ( fl- ~ <oj 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Increasing the University of Maine System's bond ceiling from $220,000,000 to $350,000,000 to allow for the 
financing of potential future capital improvement projects may require a General Fund appropriation if, given this 
increased authority, the university system issues bonds that do not generate the anticipated additional revenue and 
require debt service payments from the General Fund. 
LR1303(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0206
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: DUNPHY, DILL, HUBBELL, JORGENSEN, KORNFIELD, MARTIN, MOONEN, PIERCE, SCHNECK, BREEN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §10952

Legislative Document
No. 206
H.P. 169
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, JORGENSEN of Portland, KORNFIELD of 
Bangor, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MOONEN of Portland, PIERCE of Falmouth, SCHNECK of 
Bangor, Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §10952, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. U, §1, 
is further amended to read:
7.  Borrow money.  To borrow money pursuant to this chapter and issue evidences of 
indebtedness to finance the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement or 
equipping of any one project, or more than one, or any combination of projects, or to 
refund evidences of indebtedness hereafter issued or to refund general obligation debt of 
the State, or to refund any such refunding evidences of indebtedness or for any one, or 
more than one, or all of those purposes, or any combination of those purposes, and to 
provide for the security and payment of those evidences of indebtedness and for the rights 
of the holders of them, except that any borrowing pursuant to this chapter, exclusive of 
borrowing to refund evidences of indebtedness, to refund general obligation debt of the 
State, or to fund issuance costs or necessary reserves, may not exceed in the aggregate 
principal amount outstanding at any time $220,000,000 $350,000,000, and except that no 
borrowing may be effected pursuant to this chapter unless the amount of the borrowing 
and the project or projects are submitted to the legislative Office of Fiscal and Program 
Review for review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over appropriations and financial affairs at least 30 days before closing on such 
borrowing for the project or projects is to be initiated;
SUMMARY
This bill increases the borrowing authority for the University of Maine System from 
$220,000,000 to $350,000,000.
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0209
Committee Amendment CA_A_H28 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A" to H.P. 172, L.D. 209, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3-A in the 2nd line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "to no more than 4 transient guests" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §3803 by striking out all of the paragraph (page 1, lines 
and 9 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A municipality may not prohibit the use of a shorMerm rental.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment retains the prov1s10n of the bill banning a municipality from 
prohibiting short-term rentals. Municipalities retain the right to restrict the use of sh01t-
term rentals. This amendment also removes the 4-person limit in the definition of "short-
te1m rental. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Rename the Stillwater Bridges in Old Town the Llewellyn Estes Bridge
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0207
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: DUNPHY, DILL, DRINKWATER, VEROW

Legislative Document
No. 207
H.P. 170
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
Resolve, To Rename the Stillwater Bridges in Old Town the 
Llewellyn Estes Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator DILL of Penobscot and
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, McLEAN of Gorham, VEROW of Brewer.
Sec. 1.  Stillwater bridges renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 1472 and Bridge 2806 in the City of Old Town, 
currently known as Stillwater Bridge #1 and Stillwater Bridge #2, the Llewellyn Estes 
Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Transportation to rename Stillwater Bridge 
#1 and Stillwater Bridge #2 in the City of Old Town the Llewellyn Estes Bridge.
An Act Regarding Small Claims Court Jurisdiction
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0208
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BRADSTREET, GUERIN, ARATA, HANINGTON, HANLEY, LOCKMAN, MORRIS, RECKITT, RUDNICKI, STETKIS
Amends: 14 MRSA §7482

Legislative Document
No. 208
H.P. 171
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act Regarding Small Claims Court Jurisdiction
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HANLEY of 
Pittston, LOCKMAN of Bradley, MORRIS of Turner, RECKITT of South Portland, 
RUDNICKI of Fairfield, STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §7482, first ¶, as amended by PL 2009, c. 428, §1, is further 
amended to read:
Notwithstanding the total amount of a debt or contract, a "small claim" means a right 
of action cognizable by a court if the debt or damage does not exceed $6,000 $15,000 
exclusive of interest and costs.  It does not include an action involving the title to real 
estate.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the jurisdictional limits for small claims from $6,000 to $15,000.
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term Rentals
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0209
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: STROM, CYRWAY, ARATA, FAULKINGHAM, FECTEAU, HANINGTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3801, 30-A MRSA §3803

Legislative Document
No. 209
H.P. 172
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Municipalities from Prohibiting Short-term 
Rentals
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STROM of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, FECTEAU 
of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §3801, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Short-term rental.  "Short-term rental" means a residential dwelling unit that 
is rented wholly or partially to no more than 4 transient guests for a period of less than 30 
days.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3803 is enacted to read:
§3803.  Regulation of short-term rentals
Except for narrowly tailored regulation to protect the public health and safety, a 
municipality may not prohibit or restrict the use of a short-term rental.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits municipalities from prohibiting or restricting the use of short-term 
rentals except for narrowly tailored regulations to protect the public health and safety.
An Act To Increase Technology and Engineering Education for Grades 7 to 12
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0210
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: ORDWAY, DIAMOND, GRIGNON, HARRINGTON, JOHANSEN, MAREAN, O'NEIL, SAMPSON, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 210
H.P. 173
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase Technology and Engineering Education for 
Grades 7 to 12
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ORDWAY of Standish.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: GRIGNON of Athens, HARRINGTON of Sanford, JOHANSEN of 
Monticello, MAREAN of Hollis, O'NEIL of Saco, SAMPSON of Alfred, WADSWORTH of 
Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to enhance technology and engineering 
education for students in grades 7 to 12.  The measures include, but are not limited to:
1.  Changing the industrial arts/technology teacher endorsement to a technology and 
engineering endorsement and amending the endorsement requirements.  The amended 
endorsement requirements would grandfather all current teachers who hold an industrial 
arts/technology endorsement and make them technology and engineering teachers.  The 
amended endorsement requirements would also allow a college graduate with an 
engineering degree to obtain a technology and engineering endorsement; and
2.  Creating 3 categories of science endorsements: life science, physical science and 
technology and engineering.
An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0211
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ACKLEY, CHENETTE, EVANGELOS, HIGGINS, MAREAN, PLUECKER, RISEMAN, POULIOT
Amends: 21-A MRSA §111, 21-A MRSA §340, 21-A MRSA §341

Legislative Document
No. 211
H.P. 174
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Open Maine's Primaries and Permit Unenrolled Voters 
To Cast Ballots in Primary Elections
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York and
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, MAREAN of 
Hollis, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, McDONALD of Stonington, PLUECKER of Warren, 
RISEMAN of Harrison, Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §111, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2005, c. 387, §1, is further 
amended to read:
5.  Enrollment.  The person must be enrolled in a party in that municipality to vote at 
that party's caucus, or convention or primary election, unless otherwise permitted by the 
party pursuant to section 340.
Sec. 2.  21-A MRSA §340, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 423, §3, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  21-A MRSA §341 is enacted to read:
§341.  Unenrolled voter participation in primary elections allowed
A registered voter not enrolled in a political party may participate, subject to the 
restrictions of section 144, in a party's primary election without enrolling in that political 
party.  An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's primary election.  The Secretary 
of State shall establish procedures to ensure that each voter voting in a party's primary 
election is offered a ballot for that primary election.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an unenrolled voter to vote in a primary election without having to 
enroll in a political party.  An unenrolled voter may vote in only one party's primary 
election.
An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for the ATV Recreational Management Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0212
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: MARTIN, SKOLFIELD, JACKSON, CARPENTER, DAVIS
Amends: 12 MRSA §13155

Legislative Document
No. 212
H.P. 175
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Provide a Source of Funding for the ATV Recreational 
Management Fund
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld, President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, Senators: CARPENTER 
of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13155, sub-§5, as repealed and replaced by PL 2011, c. 116, 
§1 and affected by §2, is amended to read:
5.  Fees.  The ATV registration fee is:
A.  For a resident, $33 $45 annually.  The registration for an ATV owned by a 
resident is valid for one year, beginning on July 1st of each year.  Twelve dollars of 
this fee must be deposited in the ATV Recreational Management Fund established in 
section 1893, subsection 2; and
B.  For a nonresident:
(1)  Fifty-three Sixty-five dollars for a registration valid for 7 consecutive days.  
A person may purchase more than one 7-day registration in any season.  Twelve 
dollars of this fee must be deposited in the ATV Recreational Management Fund 
established in section 1893, subsection 2; and
(2)  Sixty-eight Eighty dollars for a registration valid for one year.  Twelve 
dollars of this fee must be deposited in the ATV Recreational Management Fund 
established in section 1893, subsection 2.
The registration for an ATV owned by a nonresident must specify the dates for which 
the registration is valid.
SUMMARY
This bill increases ATV registration fees from $33 to $45 for annual registrations for 
residents, from $53 to $65 for 7-day registrations for nonresidents and from $68 to $80 
for one-year registrations for nonresidents. The bill provides that the increased fee 
revenue be deposited in the ATV Recreational Management Fund.
An Act To Require Snow Tires or All-weather Tires on Automobiles from October through April
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0213
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McCREA, JACKSON, ACKLEY, BROOKS, COLLINGS, HANINGTON, MARTIN, O'NEIL, STANLEY, MILLETT
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1927

Legislative Document
No. 213
H.P. 176
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Require Snow Tires or All-weather Tires on Automobiles 
from October through April
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, BROOKS of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, 
HANINGTON of Lincoln, MARTIN of Sinclair, O'NEIL of Saco, STANLEY of Medway, 
Senator: MILLETT of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1927 is enacted to read:
§1927.  Snow tires; all-weather tires
1.  Tires required.  Beginning December 1, 2019, automobiles registered in this 
State may not be operated from the 2nd day of October to the last day of April without 
appropriate snow tires or all-weather tires as defined by the Chief of the State Police 
pursuant to subsection 2.
2.  Rulemaking.  The Chief of the State Police shall adopt rules to implement this 
section, including but not limited to rules:
A.  Defining "snow tires" and "all-weather tires"; and
B.  Designating a method for identifying that a tire meets the requirements of the 
rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires automobiles to be equipped with snow tires or all-weather tires 
from the 2nd day of October to the last day of April and requires the Chief of the State 
Police within the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules to define "snow tires" and 
"all-weather tires."
An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections I
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0215
Committee Amendment CA_A_H283 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II" to H.P. 178, L.D. 215, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of 
Corrections" 
I 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/04/19 ::Wac 
LD215 
LR661(02) 
An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of 
Corrections 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Am~nded by Committee Amendment A,(// ... d6_.v 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$52,500 
$70,000 
$52,500 
$70,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$70,000 
$70,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$70,000 
$70,000 
The bill provides general fund appropriations of$52,500 in FY 2019-20 and $70,000 in FY 2020-21 to increase the 
reimbursement rate for ambulance services paid for by the Department of Corrections. According to data provided by 
the department, total reimbursements for ambulance services have averaged about $55,600 per fiscal year. Increasing 
this amount by 225% to reflect an increased reimbursement rate would be $125,100, raising total reimbursements by 
$70,000 annually. 
LR0661(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Increase Funding for Civil Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0214
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARDONE, CARPENTER, BAILEY, DENNO, HARNETT, MARTIN, STEWART, ZEIGLER, BELLOWS

Legislative Document
No. 214
H.P. 177
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for Civil Legal Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DENNO of Cumberland, HARNETT of Gardiner, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, STEWART of Presque Isle, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senator: 
BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to increase funding for civil legal services.
An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0217
Committee Amendment CA_A_H39 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. /}" to H.P. 180, L.D. 217, Bill, "An Act To Aid 
Certain Veterans' Organizations" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the first line (page 1, 
line 11 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "commissioner" and inserting the 
following: 'bureau' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 4th line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "is located in a municipality with fewer than 
5,000 residents or" 
SUMMARY 
The bill allows certain licensed veterans' organizations to sell liquor to the general 
public. This amendment permits only a licensed veterans' organization that is located on 
an island off the coast of the State that is provided with ferry service pursuant to state law 
to sell liquor to the general public at the discretion of and by agreement with the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages 
and Lottery Operations, instead of the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial 
Services as in the bill, subject to time-of-day and seasonal limitations defined by the 
bureau at the time of license approval. 
HSCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(Ste atmeked) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/15/19 feac 
LD 217 
LR 688(02) 
An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fi( If-J~ 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lotte1y Operations within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services to allow veterans' organizations located in specific locations to sell liquor to 
the general public are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0688(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0215
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PLUECKER, MIRAMANT, BRYANT, COREY, EVANGELOS, HIGGINS, TUELL, DIAMOND
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3031-B

Legislative Document
No. 215
H.P. 178
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service 
Paid by the Department of Corrections
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, COREY of Windham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, TUELL of East Machias, Senator: DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §3031-B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 513, Pt. E, §1, is 
amended to read:
§3031-B.  Limitation on reimbursement rate to medical service providers for 
services outside department facility
Effective July 1, 2004, the department or its contracted medical provider may pay to 
a provider of a medical service for a person residing in a correctional or detention facility 
an amount no greater than the reimbursement rate applicable to that provider and that 
service as established by rule of the Department of Health and Human Services for the 
MaineCare program under Title 22.  This limitation applies to all medical care services, 
goods, prescription drugs and medications provided to a person outside the facility, 
except that, beginning October 1, 2019, the Department of Corrections, or its contracted 
medical provider, shall pay to a provider of an ambulance service for a person residing in 
a correctional or detention facility an amount equal to 225% of the allowable 
reimbursement under MaineCare for the applicable ambulance service.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Correctional Medical Services Fund 0286
Initiative: Appropriates ongoing funds to increase the reimbursement rate for ambulance 
services to 225% of the MaineCare rate beginning October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Corrections, or its contracted medical provider, 
to pay to a provider of ambulance services 225% of the allowable reimbursement under 
the MaineCare program for ambulance services provided for a person residing in a 
correctional or detention facility.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$52,500
$70,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$52,500
$70,000
An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0217
House Amendment HA_A_H61 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "11" to H.P. 180, L.D. 217, Bill, "An Act To Aid Certain 
Veterans' Organizations" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "chapter 51." the following: 
'When a 
licensed veterans' organization sells liquor to the general public pursuant to this 
paragraph, the premises at which the liquor is sold are deemed a public place for purposes 
of Title 22, chapter 262 during the time the general public is invited or allowed to be 
present, and smoking, as defined in Title 22, section 1541, subsection 6, is nrohibited 
during that time.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment prohibits smoking on the premises at which a licensed veterans' 
organization sells liquor to the general public during the time the general public is invited 
or allowed to be present. ! 
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SPONSORED BY: 
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(Representative SYLVESTER) 
TOWN: Portland 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0217
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SYLVESTER, BRENNAN, COLLINGS, DENNO, FARNSWORTH, HANDY, HANLEY, RISEMAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1072

Legislative Document
No. 217
H.P. 180
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Aid Certain Veterans' Organizations
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, COLLINGS of Portland, DENNO 
of Cumberland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, HANLEY of Pittston, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1072, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4, is 
amended to read:
5.  Sale of liquor only to members and guests; exception.  Except as provided in 
paragraph A or B, licensed clubs may not sell liquor to anyone except members and their 
guests accompanying them.
A.  Licensed veterans' and fraternal organizations and social clubs may sell liquor to 
members of the same national or affiliated international organization and to members 
of auxiliaries of the same national or affiliated international organization and their 
guests accompanying them.
B.  At the discretion of and by agreement with the commissioner, a licensed veterans' 
organization may, subject to time-of-day and seasonal limitations defined at the time 
of license approval, sell liquor to the general public if the organization has a valid 
license and is located in a municipality with fewer than 5,000 residents or is located 
on an island off the coast of the State that is provided with ferry service pursuant to 
Title 23, Part 6 and Title 35-A, chapter 51.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a licensed veterans' organization, at the discretion of and by 
agreement with the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, to sell liquor 
to the general public, subject to time-of-day and seasonal limitations defined at the time 
of license approval, if the organization has a valid license and is located in a municipality 
with fewer than 5,000 residents or is located on an island off the coast of the State that is 
provided with ferry service pursuant to state law.
An Act To Improve Working Conditions for Maine's Veterans and Immigrants
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0219
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER, BELLOWS, HANDY

Legislative Document
No. 219
H.P. 182
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Improve Working Conditions for Maine's Veterans and 
Immigrants
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representative: HANDY of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to improve working conditions for 
Maine's veterans and immigrants.
An Act To Improve Pay for Certain Maine Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0220
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER, BELLOWS

Legislative Document
No. 220
H.P. 183
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Improve Pay for Certain Maine Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to improve compensation for certain 
workers in the State.
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Automobile Repairs by Eliminating the Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Requirement
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0221
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HANLEY, CYRWAY, KINNEY, LYFORD, MAREAN, MARTIN, TUELL, WADSWORTH, WARREN, GUERIN
Amends: 38 MRSA §585-D

Legislative Document
No. 221
H.P. 184
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Automobile Repairs by Eliminating 
the Aftermarket Catalytic Converter Requirement
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: KINNEY of Knox, LYFORD of Eddington, MAREAN of Hollis, MARTIN 
of Eagle Lake, TUELL of East Machias, WADSWORTH of Hiram, WARREN of Hallowell, 
Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §585-D, first ¶, as amended by PL 2005, c. 245, §1, is further 
amended to read:
Subject to the provisions of this section, the board may adopt and enforce standards 
that meet the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act, Section 177, 42 United States 
Code, Section 7507 relating to control of emissions from new motor vehicles or new 
motor vehicle engines.  These standards, known as a "low-emission vehicle program," 
must be designed to prevent air pollution and achieve and maintain ambient air quality 
standards within the State, except that these standards may not require that new 
aftermarket catalytic converters sold or installed in the State be certified to any standards 
adopted by the State of California or the California Air Resources Board.
Sec. 2.  Department of Environmental Protection; new motor vehicle 
emission standards.  The Department of Environmental Protection shall, as soon as 
practicable, amend its rule Chapter 127 relating to new motor vehicle emission standards 
in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 585-D to ensure that new 
aftermarket catalytic converters sold or installed in the State are not required to be 
certified to any standards adopted by the State of California or the California Air 
Resources Board.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Board of Environmental Protection's authority to adopt and 
enforce new motor vehicle emission standards by prohibiting the adoption of standards 
requiring that new aftermarket catalytic converters sold or installed in the State be 
certified to any standards adopted by the State of California or the California Air 
Resources Board.  The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection, as 
soon as practicable, to amend its rule Chapter 127 relating to new motor vehicle emission 
standards in accordance with this statutory prohibition.
An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0222
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERKINS, FAULKINGHAM, HEAD, HUTCHINS, JAVNER, NADEAU, PICKETT, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 22 MRSA §3737, 22 MRSA §8301-A, 22 MRSA §8402

Legislative Document
No. 222
H.P. 185
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment 
during Vacation Closures
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor, HEAD of Bethel, 
HUTCHINS of Penobscot, JAVNER of Chester, NADEAU of Winslow, PICKETT of 
Dixfield, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3737, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 158, §2, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place:
1.  Prohibitions on payments.  The department may not make:
A.  Cash payments to recipients for child care services provided under this chapter, 
except when those payments represent reimbursement for services already provided 
to the recipient; or
B.  Payments to providers of child care services or recipients for child care services 
provided under this chapter for any period of time the provider is closed because the 
provider is on vacation.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §8301-A, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Vacation.  A certified family child care provider, a licensed child care facility or 
a person who provides day care in that person's home for one or 2 children whose care is 
paid for by state or federal funds may not charge any fee for any period of time the 
provider is closed because the provider is on vacation.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §8402, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  The nursery school may not charge any fee for any period of time the nursery 
school is closed because the provider is on vacation.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a nursery school, a certified family child care provider, a licensed 
child care facility or a person who provides day care in that person's home for one or 2 
children whose care is paid for by state or federal funds from charging any fee for any 
period of time the provider is closed because the provider is on vacation.  It prohibits the 
Department of Health and Human Services from reimbursing providers of child care 
services or recipients for child care services for any period of time the provider is closed 
because the provider is on vacation.
An Act Regarding Community Service Sentencing
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0223
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: VEROW, CARPENTER, DUNPHY, LYFORD, SCHNECK, STANLEY, WHITE
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1345

Legislative Document
No. 223
H.P. 186
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act Regarding Community Service Sentencing
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, LYFORD of Eddington, SCHNECK of Bangor, 
STANLEY of Medway, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1345, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  With the consent of the municipality in which the offense is committed, the court 
may sentence an offender described in subsection 1 to perform basic duties for the 
municipality including litter collection and custodial duties under the supervision of the 
municipality.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a court to sentence an offender to community service such as litter 
collection and custodial duties for and under the supervision of the municipality in which 
the offense was committed.
An Act To Fund the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0224
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HIGGINS, BELLOWS, BEEBE-CENTER, BERRY, DODGE, PLUECKER, RISEMAN, SKOLFIELD, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 224
H.P. 187
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Fund the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access 
Fund
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BERRY of Bowdoinham, DODGE of 
Belfast, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
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.
CONNECTME AUTHORITY
Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund Z196
Initiative: Provides a one-time appropriation to the Municipal Gigabit Broadband 
Network Access Fund to be used for grants to municipalities for high-speed broadband 
infrastructure development and improvement.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funds to the ConnectME Authority to be used to provide grants to 
municipalities for high-speed broadband infrastructure development and improvement.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$10,000,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$10,000,000
$0
An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0225
Committee Amendment CA_A_H46 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "Ir" to H.P. 188, L.D. 225, Bill, "An Act 
Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/22/19 feac 
LD225 
LR 501(02) 
An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /}.{f/-'f~/ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation establishes in statute the criteria for the replacement of conventional and transit-type school buses 
through the School Bus Purchase Program within the Department of Education. Assuming that the $5,000,000 
funding level established in Title 20-A, section 5401, sub-section 15, paragraph A for the program, with certain 
exceptions, does not change, this bill is not expected to have a fiscal impact to the Department of Education or the 
program as a whole. 
Currently, the criteria for the replacement of conventional and transit-type school buses through the School Bus 
Purchase Program is established in Chapter 85: School Bus Purchase Program. This bill increases the mileage 
criteria for the purchase of conventional buses from 125,000 miles to 150,000 miles and decreases the mileage and 
age criteria for the purchase of transit-type buses from 14 years and 245,000 miles to 10 years and 150,000 miles. 
Whether the changes in this bill will impact the purchasing decisions made by local school administrative units 
(SAU's) for school buses can not be determined and will depend on each individual SAU's mix of school buses. 
LR0501(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0227
Committee Amendment CA_A_H667 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "//,, to H.P. 190, L.D. 227, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Review the 
State's Public Health Infrastructure' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Health and Human Services to review the State's 
public health infrastructure. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Health and 
Human Services shall use a process that includes stakeholder participation and feedback, 
including from the Maine Public Health Association, to review the State's public health 
infrastructure and develop recommendations to strengthen the efficiency and 
effectiveness of public health service delivery. 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Health and Human Services 
shall present the findings and recommendations based on the review pursuant to section 1 
to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and 
human services matters no later than January 1, 2021. The committee may report out 
legislation to the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature related to the 
recommendations of the report.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, replaces the bill, 
which is a concept draft, with a resolve. It directs the Commissioner of Health and 
Human Services to review, with stakeholder input, the State's public health infrasttucture 
and develop recommendations to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of public 
health service delivery and to submit a report with those recommendations to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services 
matters no later than January 1, 2021. The committee may report out legislation to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1 "to H.P. 190, L.D. 227 
report. 
FISCAL KOTE REQUl.RED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 01/21/20 feac.. 
LD227 
LR 1626(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/){//-/, '9 j 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to review the State's public health 
infrastructure and develop recommendations to strengthen the system are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1626(02) - Fiscal Note• Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and School Bus Replacement
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0225
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PERKINS, CAMPBELL, CEBRA, HEAD, KESCHL, NADEAU, SKOLFIELD, STEARNS, WHITE
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5401

Legislative Document
No. 225
H.P. 188
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act Regarding Transportation Management Software and 
School Bus Replacement
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Oakland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, CEBRA of Naples, HEAD of 
Bethel, KESCHL of Belgrade, NADEAU of Winslow, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STEARNS of 
Guilford, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§15, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the commissioner shall 
approve a request submitted by a school administrative unit to replace a conventional 
school bus or transit-style school bus if the bus has:
(1)  At least 150,000 accumulated miles; and
(2)  Been in operation for 10 or more years, as determined by the commissioner.
The commissioner shall by rule define "conventional school bus" and "transit-style 
school bus." Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as 
defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §5401, sub-§18 is enacted to read:
18.  School transportation operations.  The department may not require a school 
administrative unit to use a specific brand of routing and transportation management 
software.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes in statute the criteria for the replacement of conventional and 
transit-style school buses through the Department of Education and prohibits the 
department from requiring a school administrative unit to use a specific brand of routing 
and transportation management software.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0227
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, CARSON, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, GATTINE, HEPLER, MEYER, DAVIS, MOORE

Legislative Document
No. 227
H.P. 190
House of Representatives, January 22, 2019
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, 
HEPLER of Woolwich, MEYER of Eliot, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MOORE of 
Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to strengthen the State's public health 
infrastructure by:
1.  Identifying community-level geographic regions where essential public health 
services, including competent and qualified comprehensive community health coalitions, 
can be funded equitably;
2.  Ensuring that basic and essential public health services be delivered in each public 
health district and tribal health district;
3.  Identifying emerging nonclinical public health workers, including community 
health workers, community paramedics, recovery coaches and resiliency coaches, who 
can strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of public health service delivery;
4.  Facilitating, when possible, the integration and collaboration of public and private 
public health professionals with public safety professionals and emergency preparedness 
professionals; and
5.  Enabling the operation of public health professionals, public safety professionals 
and emergency preparedness professionals as a cohesive and coordinated public health 
team to improve the visibility and understanding of public health among Maine children 
and adults.