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Resolve, To Ensure High-quality Long-term Care for Maine Veterans
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1939
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'NEIL, LUCHINI, CAIAZZO, CLOUTIER, HUBBELL, SCHNECK, TALBOT ROSS, CARPENTER, DAVIS, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 1939
H.P. 1383
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
Resolve, To Ensure High-quality Long-term Care for Maine 
Veterans
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, HUBBELL of Bar 
Harbor, SCHNECK of Bangor, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: CARPENTER of 
Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, MIRAMANT of Knox.
Sec. 1.  Maine Veterans' Homes staff ratios.  Resolved:  That the Board of 
Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes, established by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, section 12004-G, subsection 34, shall increase the required staff-to-patient ratio at 
Maine Veterans' Homes for long-term care to 3 staff to 15 patients.
Sec. 2.  Certified nursing assistant rates.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall amend its rule 10-144, Chapter 101: MaineCare 
Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 96, Private Duty Nursing and Personal Care 
Services to increase reimbursement rates for certified nursing assistants by 10%.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Board of Trustees of the Maine Veterans' Homes to increase 
the required staff-to-patient ratio at Maine Veterans' Homes for long-term care to 3 staff 
to 15 patients and the Department of Health and Human Services to increase MaineCare 
reimbursement rates for certified nursing assistants by 10%.
An Act Concerning MaineCare Coverage for Donor Breast Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1938
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, MOORE, CARNEY, DOUDERA, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, CLAXTON, MILLETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-E

Legislative Document
No. 1938
H.P. 1382
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act Concerning MaineCare Coverage for Donor Breast Milk
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DOUDERA of Camden, FARNSWORTH of 
Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MILLETT of 
Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-EEE is enacted to read:
§3174-EEE.  Reimbursement for donor breast milk
1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement under the 
MaineCare program for pasteurized donor breast milk provided to an infant receiving 
benefits under this chapter if a physician or physician assistant licensed under Title 32, 
chapter 36 or 48 or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under Title 32, chapter 
signs an order stating that such milk is medically necessary and:
A.  The infant is medically or physically unable to receive maternal breast milk or 
participate in breastfeeding; or
B.  The infant's mother is medically or physically unable to produce maternal breast 
milk in quantities sufficient for the infant.
2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver.  The Department of 
Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or 
waiver as necessary to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services no later than January 1, 2021 that provides 
or requests, as appropriate, Medicaid coverage for medically necessary donor breast milk 
for infants.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that the Department of Health and Human Services provide 
reimbursement under the MaineCare program for pasteurized donor breast milk provided 
to an infant if a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse signs 
an order stating that such milk is medically necessary and the infant is medically or 
physically unable to receive maternal breast milk or participate in breastfeeding or the 
infant's mother is medically or physically unable to produce maternal breast milk in 
quantities sufficient for the infant.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1940
Committee Amendment CA_A_H750 (House)

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An Act To Protect Water Quality by Prohibiting Consumer Fireworks in the Shoreland Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1942
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FAY, ACKLEY, FECTEAU, KESCHL, MORIARTY
Amends: 8 MRSA §223-A

Legislative Document
No. 1942
H.P. 1386
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Protect Water Quality by Prohibiting Consumer 
Fireworks in the Shoreland Zone
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FECTEAU of Biddeford, KESCHL 
of Belgrade, MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ¶C is enacted to read:
C.  Consumer fireworks may not be used within the shoreland zone, except during:
(1)  The calendar week that includes July 4th;
(2)  New Year's Eve and until 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Day;
(3)  Labor Day; and
(4)  Memorial Day.
This paragraph does not apply to a permitted fireworks display under section 227-A.
As used in this paragraph, "shoreland zone" has the same meaning as "shoreland 
areas" under Title 38, section 435; terms used to describe "shoreland areas" under 
Title 38, section 435 have the same meanings as under Title 38, section 436-A.
SUMMARY
This bill bans the use of consumer fireworks in the shoreland zone except during the 
calendar week that includes July 4th and on New Year's Eve, Labor Day and Memorial 
Day.  It exempts from this prohibition fireworks displays that have a permit issued by the 
Commissioner of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1942
Committee Amendment CA_A_H755 (House)

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An Act To Protect Drinking Water for Low-income Maine Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1943
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, BLACK, FECTEAU, GATTINE, PEBWORTH, CARPENTER, CARSON, MILLETT, MOORE, VITELLI
Amends: 22 MRSA §2660-U

Legislative Document
No. 1943
H.P. 1387
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Protect Drinking Water for Low-income Maine 
Residents
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
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 BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, GATTINE of Westbrook, PEBWORTH of Blue 
Hill, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, MILLETT of 
Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2660-U, as amended by PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. C, §7, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
The department shall establish and maintain a program through the Health and 
Environmental Testing Laboratory offering free well water testing for low-income 
residents of the State.  The program may not require justification for the well water 
testing from a geologist or a physician.
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules.  The 
Department of Health and Human Services shall review recent research regarding arsenic 
toxicity and levels suitable for consumption and shall amend 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 231, 
Rules Relating to Drinking Water to revise the maximum contaminant level for arsenic to 
be consistent with that research.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and 
maintain a program through the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory offering 
free well water testing for low-income residents of the State.  It also requires the 
department to review recent research regarding arsenic toxicity and levels suitable for 
consumption and to amend its rules to revise the maximum contaminant level for arsenic 
to be consistent with that research.
An Act To Prohibit, Except in Emergency Situations, the Performance without Consent of Pelvic Examinations on Unconscious or Anesthetized Patients
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1948
Committee Amendment CA_A_H688 (House)
Amends: 24 MRSA §2905-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1392, L.D. 1948, Bill, "An Act To 
Prohibit, Except in Emergency Situations, the Performance without Consent of Pelvic 
Examinations on Unconscious or Anesthetized Patients" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Prohibit, Except in Emergency Situations, the Performance without 
Consent of Certain Examinations on Unconscious or Anesthetized Patients' 
Amend the bill by strildng out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
1Sec. 1. 24 MRSA §2905-B is enacted to read: 
§2905-B. 
Informed consent for pelvic, rectal or prostate examination on 
anesthetized or unconscious patient 
A health care practitioner may not perform a pelvic, rectal or prostate examination or 
supervise a pelvic, rectal or prostate examination performed by an individual practicing 
under the supervision of the health care practitioner on a patient without first obtaining 
the patient1s specific inf01med consent, orally and in writing, to that pelvic, rectal or 
prostate examination, unless: 
1. Unconscious patient; diagnostic purposes and medically necessary. In the 
case of an unconscious patient, the examination is required for diagnostic purposes and is 
medically necessary; or 
2. Examination on unconscious alleged victim of sexual assault. The health care 
practitioner is authorized to perform the examination pursuant to section 2986, subsection 
2-,_I 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment requires that, prior to performing 
or supervising a pelvic, rectal or prostate examination, a health care practitioner must 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1392, L.D. 1948 
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obtain the patient's infonned consent to that examination unless the examination of an 
unconscious patient is required for diagnostic purposes and is medically necessaty or the 
examination is authorized pursuant to the implied consent provision in the Maine Health 
Security Act relating to forensic examinations of unconscious alleged victims of sexual 
assault. 
The amendment clarifies that the provisions apply more broadly to licensed health 
care practitioners, not just physicians as in the bill, and reallocates the provision to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24, chapter 21, subchapter 5. The amendment expands the 
scope of the bill to include rectal and prostate examinations and also requires a health 
care practitioner to obtain the patient's informed consent orally and in writing. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Fund Capital Improvements to Career and Technical Education Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1947
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU, CLAXTON, CUDDY, HUBBELL, INGWERSEN, LANDRY, MARTIN, RILEY, STOVER, WHITE
Amends: 4 MRSA §1610-M

Legislative Document
No. 1947
H.P. 1391
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Fund Capital Improvements to Career and Technical 
Education Centers
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, INGWERSEN of 
Arundel, LANDRY of Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, RILEY of Jay, STOVER of 
Boothbay, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1610-M is enacted to read:
§1610-M.  Additional securities; career and technical education centers and regions
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued 
pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities from 
time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for capital improvements 
to career and technical education centers and regions and must be used for that purpose.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the issuance and use of up to $20,000,000 in Maine 
Governmental Facilities Authority securities for capital improvements to career and 
technical education centers and regions.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1949
Committee Amendment CA_A_H844 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1393, L.D. 1949, Bill, “An Act To 
Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Certain Educational Technicians”
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
Approved: 03/14/20
LD 1949
LR 2866(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Fiscal Note
This bill corrects the unintended result of statutory and rule changes made in 2017 and 2018 by the Department of 
Education regarding certification requirements for Education Technician I positions that made the people filling these 
positions mandatory members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) and ineligible for 
Social Security.  Prior to the changes, these employees generally participated in Social Security.  Because the 
employer contribution for these employees, whether they participate in either Social Security or MainePERS, are paid 
by local school administrative units, this bill does not result in a fiscal impact to the State.  The employer contribution 
rate for participation in Social Security is 6.2% of wages. For the 2020-2021 biennium, the employer contribution rate 
for participation in the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Plan within MainePERS is 4.16% of wages.
An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Certain Educational Technicians
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
No state fiscal impact
Higher employer contribution - local school administrative units
LR2866(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1952
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TERRY, DOUDERA

Legislative Document
No. 1952
H.P. 1396
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Provide Support Services for Military Members 
Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
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.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF
Administration - Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management 0109
Initiative:  Provides ongoing funding for personalized and proactive support for active 
duty military members who are transitioning to civilian life in the State and their families, 
including assistance with employment, navigating transition services and community 
reintegration.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funding for the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management to provide personalized and proactive support for active duty 
military members who are transitioning to civilian life in Maine and their families.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1955
Committee Amendment CA_A_H744 (House)

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An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Estate Recovery under the MaineCare Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1954
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PERRY, SANBORN, DOUDERA, GROHOSKI, ROBERTS
Amends: 22 MRSA §14

Legislative Document
No. 1954
H.P. 1398
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Estate Recovery under the 
MaineCare Program
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
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 SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell, ROBERTS of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §14, sub-§2-I, ¶A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. K, §2, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (2) to read:
(2)  It is determined that the recipient was 55 years of age or older when that 
person received MaineCare assistance and the MaineCare assistance received 
was for nursing facility services, home and community-based services or related 
hospital and prescription drug services.  The amount of the department's claim 
under this subparagraph is limited to the amount of the MaineCare assistance 
provided for the services specified in this subparagraph as required by federal 
law; or
SUMMARY
Under current law, the Department of Health and Human Services has a claim against 
the estate of a MaineCare recipient when, after the death of the recipient, it is determined 
that the recipient was 55 years of age or older when the person received MaineCare 
assistance.  This bill provides that the department has a claim against the estate only for 
MaineCare assistance received by the person that was for nursing facility services, home 
and community-based services or related hospital and prescription drug services.
An Act To Expand Tax Increment Financing To Include Adult Care Facilities and Services and Certain Child Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1958
Committee Amendment CA_A_H695 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1402, L.D. 1958, Bill, "An Act To 
Expand Tax Increment Financing To Include Adult Care Facilities and Services and 
Certain Child Care Facilities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 1-B in the first and 2nd lines (page 1, lines 3 
and 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "entities that offer programs for persons who 
are 60 years of age or older" and inserting the following: 'facilities that are licensed by the 
Department of Health and Human Services and that offer programs for adults' 
Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of subsection 2-A (page 1, lines 13 to 
in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'2-A. Child care facilities. "Child care facilities" means facilities that are licensed 
by the Department of Health and Human Services that provide care for at least 6 children 
who are less than 18 years of age by persons who are not family members, legal 
guardians or other custodians of the children and that are operated out of nonresidential 
commercial buildings. To meet this definition. a child care facility must have a director 
and a sufficient number of staff members whose sole function is to provide necessary 
child care services. The services offered at child care facilities include the provision of 
services that allow the children's family members. legal guardians or other custodians the 
ability to be active in the workforce.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph C by striking out all of subparagraph (5) 
(page 2, lines 3 to 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(5) Qaality ehild ea-re easts Costs associated with quality child care facilities and 
adult care facilities, including finance costs and construction, staffing, training, 
certification and accreditation costs related to child care and adult care;' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the definitions of "adult care facilities" and "child care 
facilities" as they pertain to project costs for purposes of tax increment fmancing. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/11/20 ;:J.,yac 
LD 1958 
LR 2651(02) 
An Act To Expand Tax Increment Financing To Include Adult Care Facilities and Services and 
Certain Child Care Facilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ;:4• { Ff-095 \ 
Committee: Taxation 
JJ 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Departments of Administrative and Financial Services and Economic and Community 
Development associated with the expansion of the pennitted use of tax increment financing can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR265 l(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1957
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARNEY, MILLETT, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, EVANGELOS, GATTINE, MEYER, MORALES, SANBORN
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-G

Legislative Document
No. 1957
H.P. 1401
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Provide Women Access to Affordable Postpartum Care
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, EVANGELOS of 
Friendship, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, MORALES of South Portland, 
Senators: SANBORN, H. of Cumberland, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. OO, 
§1, is amended to read:
A.  A qualified woman during her pregnancy and up to 60 days 12 months following 
delivery when the woman's family income is equal to or below 200% of the nonfarm 
income official poverty line;
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §3174-G, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by IB 2017, c. 1, Pt. A, §2, 
is further amended to read:
G.  A person who is a noncitizen legally admitted to the United States to the extent 
that coverage is allowable by federal law if the person is:
(1)  A woman during her pregnancy and up to 60 days 12 months following 
delivery; or
(2)  A child under 21 years of age; and
SUMMARY
This bill extends from 60 days to 12 months the period of time following delivery of 
a baby that a woman may be eligible for services under MaineCare.
An Act To Protect Communications between Bargaining Agents and Bargaining Unit Members
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1960
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: SYLVESTER, CARNEY, DODGE, DOORE, EVANGELOS, PLUECKER, RILEY, TALBOT ROSS, TEPLER
Amends: 26 MRSA §976, 26 MRSA §979-V

Legislative Document
No. 1960
H.P. 1404
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Protect Communications between Bargaining Agents and 
Bargaining Unit Members
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE 
of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, PLUECKER of Warren, RILEY of Jay, TALBOT 
ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §976 is enacted to read:
§976.  Confidential communications
Communications between a bargaining agent and a member of a bargaining unit 
represented by that bargaining agent are confidential in any proceeding before the board 
to the same extent that such communications would be subject to the lawyer-client 
privilege under the Maine Rules of Evidence if the bargaining agent were a lawyer.  The 
board may not accept evidence regarding such communications during any proceeding 
except under circumstances in which it would be admissible if the bargaining agent were 
a lawyer.
Sec. 2.  26 MRSA §979-V is enacted to read:
§979-V.  Confidential communications
Communications between a bargaining agent and a member of a bargaining unit 
represented by that bargaining agent are confidential in any proceeding before the board 
to the same extent that such communications would be subject to the lawyer-client 
privilege under the Maine Rules of Evidence if the bargaining agent were a lawyer.  The 
board may not accept evidence regarding such communications during any proceeding 
except under circumstances in which it would be admissible if the bargaining agent were 
a lawyer.
SUMMARY
This bill makes communications between a bargaining agent and a municipal or state 
employee confidential in proceedings before the Maine Labor Relations Board to the 
same extent that such communications would be subject to the lawyer-client privilege 
under the Maine Rules of Evidence if the bargaining agent were a lawyer.
An Act Regarding the Use of Propane and Natural Gas Detectors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1962
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: RECKITT, WOODSOME, EVANGELOS, FAY, LANDRY, MORALES, PEBWORTH, PICKETT, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 1962
H.P. 1406
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act Regarding the Use of Propane and Natural Gas Detectors
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RECKITT of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and
Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FAY of Raymond, LANDRY of Farmington, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, MORALES of South Portland, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, 
PICKETT of Dixfield, WARREN of Hallowell.
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 require the use of propane and natural gas detectors in 
appropriate buildings.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1963
Committee Amendment CA_A_H759 (House)

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An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1966
Committee Amendment CA_A_H735 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §521, 30-A MRSA §3009

SECONO REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "I+" to H.P. 1410, L.D. 1966, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with Disability Placards and Plates" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §521, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 151, §1, is 
amended to read: 
12. Parking at meters without charge. Pursuant to Title 30 A, section 3009, 
subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (4 ), a A vehicle that exhibits a permanent 
placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may park at a parking area 
with a meter that is not a parking facility as defined in Title 30-A. section 5401, 
subsecti9n 5 without a charge and may park a length of time that does not exceed twice 
the limit otherwise allowed. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §3009, sub-§1, ,re, as amended by PL 2001, c. 151, §2, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: 
(4) 
A vehicle that exhibits a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a 
disability registration plate issued under Title 29-A, section 521 may park at-a 
parking area with a meter without a charge and may park a length of time that 
does not eJcceed t\vice the time limit otherwise allowed in accordance with Title 
29-A. section 521, subsection 12.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment allows a vehicle that exhibits a permanent placard, a temporary 
placard or a disability registration plate to park at a parking area that is not a parking 
facility free of charge and for twice the time limit otherwise allowed. 
FISCAL ~OTE REQLiHED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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LD 1966 
LR 3087(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with Disability Placards and Plates 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fl{ J/-JJ!j} 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor savings - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - General Fund 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of cases that will no longer be filed in the court 
system. 
Reductions in the collection of fine and/or fee revenue may decrease General Fund and other dedicated revenue by 
minor amounts.
An Act To Set a Minimum Wage for School Support Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1965
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: COLLINGS
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4014

Legislative Document
No. 1965
H.P. 1409
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Set a Minimum Wage for School Support Staff
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4014 is enacted to read:
§4014.  Minimum wage for school support staff
Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the minimum hourly wage for school 
support staff is $16.00 per hour.  For the purposes of this section, "school support staff" 
means a public school employee who is not an administrator, as defined in section 
13001-A, subsection 1, or a certified teacher subject to the minimum salary requirement 
pursuant to section 13407.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes a minimum wage of $16.00 per hour for school support staff.
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with Disability Placards and Plates
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1966
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §521, 30-A MRSA §3009

Legislative Document
No. 1966
H.P. 1410
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Parking for Vehicles with 
Disability Placards and Plates
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §521, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 151, §1, is 
amended to read:
12.  Parking at meters without charge.  Pursuant to Title 30-A, section 3009, 
subsection 1, paragraph C, subparagraph (4), a A vehicle that exhibits a permanent 
placard, a temporary placard or a disability registration plate may park at a parking area 
with a meter on a public way or in a parking area of a parking system as defined in Title 
30-A, section 5401, subsection 6 without a charge and may park a length of time that 
does not exceed twice the limit otherwise allowed.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §3009, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2001, c. 151, §2, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read:
(4)  A vehicle that exhibits a permanent placard, a temporary placard or a 
disability registration plate issued under Title 29-A, section 521 may park at a 
parking area with a meter on a public way or in a parking area of a parking 
system as defined in section 5401, subsection 6 without a charge and may park a 
length of time that does not exceed twice the time limit otherwise allowed.
SUMMARY
Current law authorizes a vehicle with a disability placard or registration plate to park 
at a parking meter with no charge.  This bill extends this authorization to public ways and 
other parking areas administered by municipalities.
An Act To Restrict Maine Clean Election Act Candidates from Seeking or Accepting Employment with Vendors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1968
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ACKLEY, CHENETTE, O'CONNOR, PEBWORTH
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 1968
H.P. 1412
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Restrict Maine Clean Election Act Candidates from 
Seeking or Accepting Employment with Vendors
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
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: O'CONNOR of Berwick, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§6-G is enacted to read:
6-G.  Prohibition on solicitation or acceptance of employment from vendor by 
certified candidate.  A certified candidate may not solicit or accept employment from an 
individual, business entity or nonprofit entity to whom the candidate has paid a total of 
$10,000 or more in seed money contributions or fund revenues for obligations incurred 
during a single election cycle.  The prohibition in this subsection on soliciting or 
accepting employment begins on the date that the candidate is certified as a Maine Clean 
Election Act candidate under subsection 5 and ends 3 years after the end of the election 
cycle.
For purposes of this subsection, "business entity" has the same meaning as in subsection 
6-C, paragraph B.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a Maine Clean Election Act candidate from soliciting or accepting 
employment from an individual, business or nonprofit entity to whom the candidate paid 
$10,000 or more in connection with the candidate's campaign for office.  This prohibition 
begins on the date that the candidate is certified as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate 
and ends 3 years after the date of the general election for that office.
An Act To Allow Certain Retired Law Enforcement Officers and Trained Law Enforcement Officers To Serve as School Security Officers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1971
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DILL, NADEAU, CARPENTER, JACKSON, MORIARTY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6556, 25 MRSA §2801-B

Legislative Document
No. 1971
S.P. 673
In Senate, January 8, 2020
An Act To Allow Certain Retired Law Enforcement Officers and 
Trained Law Enforcement Officers To Serve as School Security 
Officers
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative NADEAU of Winslow and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, President JACKSON of Aroostook, SANBORN, H. of 
Cumberland, Representative: MORIARTY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6556 is enacted to read:
§6556.  Qualification of school security officer
A school administrative unit as defined in section 1, subsection 26 may employ as a 
school security officer a person who:
1.  Compliance with criminal history record information requirements.  Has 
complied with the requirements of section 6103; and
2.  Law enforcement officer qualifications.  Meets the qualifications for a law 
enforcement officer either:
A.  As set forth in Title 25, chapter 341; or
B.  By virtue of previously having met the qualifications for and served as a certified 
law enforcement officer for a state, county, municipal or federal law enforcement 
agency and having retired from that position in good standing.
Sec. 2.  25 MRSA §2801-B, sub-§1, ¶K, as corrected by RR 2005, c. 1, §9, is 
amended to read:
K.  A contract officer appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to 
Title 28-A, section 82-A; or
Sec. 3.  25 MRSA §2801-B, sub-§1, ¶L, as reallocated by RR 2005, c. 1, §10, is 
amended to read:
L.  A transport officer.; or
Sec. 4.  25 MRSA §2801-B, sub-§1, ¶M is enacted to read:
M.  A person employed as a school security officer by a school administrative unit 
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 6556 who served as a certified law enforcement 
officer for a state, county, municipal or federal law enforcement agency and who 
retired from that position in good standing.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a school administrative unit to employ as a school security officer a 
person who is a trained law enforcement officer or a person who meets the qualifications 
for a law enforcement officer as set forth in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, chapter 
or a person who has retired in good standing from a position as a certified law 
enforcement officer for a state, county, municipal or federal law enforcement agency and 
who meets the requirements for criminal history record information of Title 20-A, section 
6103.
An Act To Protect State Workers from Exposure to Carcinogens
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1969
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: HARNETT, JACKSON, CARNEY, DOORE, EVANGELOS, GATTINE, STOVER, CARPENTER, CARSON, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 1969
H.P. 1413
House of Representatives, January 8, 2020
An Act To Protect State Workers from Exposure to Carcinogens
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of 
Friendship, GATTINE of Westbrook, STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: CARPENTER of 
Aroostook, CARSON of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox.
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 require the collection and cataloging of data on the history of 
public buildings regarding abatement and contaminant testing, create new standards 
regarding the level of contaminants allowed in public buildings, improve testing 
requirements and better reinforce oversight of those buildings identified as having 
contaminant issues.  This bill also seeks to improve the ability of state workers in public 
buildings to raise and resolve safety concerns.
An Act To Increase Access to and Reduce the Cost of Epinephrine Autoinjectors by Amending the Definition of "Epinephrine Autoinjector
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1972
Committee Amendment CA_A_S379 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 674, L.D. 1972, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Access to and Reduce the Cost of Epinephrine Autoinjectors by Amending the 
Definition of "Epinephrine Autoinjector"" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, this Act expands the definition of "epinephrine autoinjector" to include 
devices approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that deliver a specific 
dose of epinephrine by means other than automatic injection; and 
Whereas, this Act provides more flexibility for entities, including, but not limited 
to, recreation camps, colleges, universities, day care facilities, youth sports leagues, 
amusement parks, restaurants and sports arenas, that purchase epinephrine for emergency 
purposes to consider lower-cost alternatives; and 
Whereas, this Act, if it becomes effective prior to the expiration of the 90-day 
period, could provide financial relief to youth camps, recreational camps, municipal 
recreation programs and amusement parks before the upcoming summer 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,' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited m the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f1 "to S.P. 674, L.D. 1972 ( ~y };;'-7'1) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Help Retain School Bus Drivers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1976
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: WOODSOME, BERRY, O'CONNOR
Amends: 26 MRSA §1192

Legislative Document
No. 1976
S.P. 678
In Senate, January 8, 2020
An Act To Help Retain School Bus Drivers
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator WOODSOME of York.
Cosponsored by Representative BERRY of Bowdoinham and
Representative: O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1192, sub-§14, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 453, §4, is amended 
to read:
14.  Temporary unemployment; work search.  Notwithstanding any other 
provisions of this chapter to the contrary, any otherwise eligible individual who is 
temporarily laid off by an employer that has given that individual a definite recall date 
may not be denied benefits for any week based on the individual's failure to meet the 
requirements of subsection 2 or 3 for a period of 6 weeks during that temporary layoff, so 
long as the individual remains in contact with and able and available to work for that 
employer.
This subsection applies to a person employed as a school bus driver for a public or private 
educational institution whose employer has set a definite recall date of not more than 12 
weeks from the date of the temporary layoff.
An individual may not receive more than 6 weeks of benefits in a benefit year pursuant to 
this subsection unless approved by the Department of Labor.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a school bus driver who has been temporarily laid off from work 
search requirements in the unemployment compensation laws for up to 6 weeks if the 
driver's employer sets a definite recall date of not more than 12 weeks from the date of 
the temporary layoff.
An Act To Facilitate Dental Treatment for Children
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1975
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, MILLETT, MIRAMANT, VITELLI, CARNEY, CROCKETT
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4303

Legislative Document
No. 1975
S.P. 677
In Senate, January 8, 2020
An Act To Facilitate Dental Treatment for Children
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN, H. of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MILLETT of 
Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, CROCKETT of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4303, sub-§24 is enacted to read:
24.  Dental benefit waiting period.  A carrier may not impose a waiting period, as 
defined in section 2848, subsection 5, for any dental or oral health service or treatment, 
except for orthodontic treatment, for an enrollee if the enrollee is under 19 years of age.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a health insurance carrier from imposing a waiting period for any 
dental or oral health service or treatment, except for orthodontic treatment, for an enrollee 
under 19 years of age.
An Act To Allow Public Members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission To Receive Reimbursement for Travel Expenses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1979
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, MARTIN
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-K, 3 MRSA §227

Legislative Document
No. 1979
S.P. 681
In Senate, January 8, 2020
An Act To Allow Public Members of the Maine-Canadian 
Legislative Advisory Commission To Receive Reimbursement for 
Travel Expenses
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the end of the 90-day period so that 
public members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission may have their 
expenses reimbursed for upcoming conferences; 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.  5 MRSA §12004-K, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 786, §5, is 
amended to read:
10.  
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the expenses of members of the Maine-Canadian Legislative 
Advisory Commission to be reimbursed.
State Government
Maine-Canadian 
Legislative Advisory 
Commission
Not Authorized 
Expenses Only
MRSA §227