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Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Study the State's Long-term Services and Supports System for Older Adults
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0583
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FAY, MOORE, CEBRA, CRAVEN, JORGENSEN, MASTRACCIO, MEYER, PERRY, TUELL, CLAXTON

Legislative Document
No. 583
H.P. 427
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Study the State's Long-term Services and Supports System for 
Older Adults
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRAVEN of Lewiston, JORGENSEN of Portland, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Sec. 1.  Study long-term care support programs for older adults.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall perform a study to 
determine how to most efficiently manage and fund the various long-term care support 
programs for older adults operated by the department.  The study must include, but is not 
limited to, a study of the anticipated future needs of older adults, including those who 
might not have adequate resources to afford services but who may not be eligible for 
benefits, a study of diagnosis and functionality-based services and a forecast of the need 
for long-term care beds.  The study must study the State's leveraging all available funds, 
maximizing the use of federal money, making transitions between the various services as 
seamless as possible and maximizing positive health outcomes for care recipients.  The 
department may accept outside funding to fund the costs of the study.  The department 
shall report the results of the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services by January 15, 2020.  The joint standing committee may report out a bill 
regarding the results of the study to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to perform a study 
to determine how to most efficiently manage and fund the various long-term care support 
programs for older adults operated by the department.  It allows the department to accept 
outside funding to fund the costs of the study and directs the department to report by 
January 15, 2020 the results of the study to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and 
Human Services, which is authorized to report out a bill regarding the results of the study 
to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Allow the Adoption of Ordinances Prohibiting the Accumulation of Trash on Private Property in Plantations and Unorganized Territories
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0585
Committee Amendment CA_A_H187 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §7051

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" 4,, to H.P. 429, L.D. 585, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Adoption of Ordinances Prohibiting the Accumulation of Trash on Private Property in 
Plantations and Unorganized Territories" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow the Adoption of Ordinances Prohibiting the Accumulation of 
Trash on Private Property in Plantations' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §7051, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2017, c. 3, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
11. Ordinances. Chapter 141, but only with respect to animal control ordinances, 
subject to Title 7, section 3950, and the sale and use of consumer fireworks within the 
plantation, subject to Title 8, section 223-A, and the accumulation of garbage, refuse, 
rubbish or trash or unwanted or discarded material of any kind or source on private 
property.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment limits the applicability of the bill to plantations. 
It removes 
reference to junkyards and automobile graveyards. It grants plantations the authority to 
enact ordinances with respect to the accumulation of garbage, refuse, rubbish or trash or 
unwanted or discarded material of any kind on private property. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Convert Stipends to Base Pay for Child Protective Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0584
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GATTINE, BELLOWS, DOORE, HARNETT, HICKMAN, PEOPLES, SYLVESTER, WARREN, LAWRENCE, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 584
H.P. 428
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Convert Stipends to Base Pay for Child Protective 
Workers
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, HARNETT of Gardiner, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, SYLVESTER of Portland, WARREN of Hallowell, Senators: 
LAWRENCE of York, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Stipends included in base pay for child protective services 
employees.  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the $5 per wage-hour stipend paid 
to employees in Child Protective Services Caseworker positions, Child Protective 
Services Caseworker Supervisor positions, Child Protective Services Assistant Program 
Administrator positions and Child Protective Services Program Administrator positions in 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services and 
the $1 per wage-hour stipend payment for those employees holding or obtaining a 
relevant master's degree authorized pursuant to Public Law 2017, chapter 471, section 6 
must be considered part of those employees' base pay for purposes of retirement benefit 
calculations.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that the $5 per wage-hour stipends provided to child protective 
services employees in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and 
Family Services for the purpose of recruitment and retention of such employees and the 
$1 per wage-hour stipend paid to such child protective services employees who hold or 
obtain a relevant master's degree must be considered part of the base pay of employees 
who receive a stipend for purposes of calculating retirement benefits.
An Act To Allow the Adoption of Ordinances Prohibiting the Accumulation of Trash on Private Property in Plantations and Unorganized Territories
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0585
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: McCREA, VITELLI, ALLEY, DUNPHY, FARNSWORTH, FAY, HANINGTON, MARTIN, STANLEY, WHITE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §7051, 30-A MRSA §7501-A

Legislative Document
No. 585
H.P. 429
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Allow the Adoption of Ordinances Prohibiting the 
Accumulation of Trash on Private Property in Plantations and 
Unorganized Territories
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, DUNPHY of Old Town, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
FAY of Raymond, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MARTIN of Sinclair, STANLEY of Medway, 
WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §7051, sub-§11, as amended by PL 2017, c. 3, §1, is further 
amended to read:
11.  Ordinances.  Chapter 141, but only with respect to junkyards and automobile 
graveyards, subject to chapter 183, subchapter 1, animal control ordinances, subject to 
Title 7, section 3950, and the sale and use of consumer fireworks within the plantation, 
subject to Title 8, section 223-A.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §7501-A is enacted to read:
§7501-A.  Regulation of junkyards and automobile graveyards authorized 
The county commissioners of a county may enact an ordinance for the purpose of 
regulating junkyards and automobile graveyards in the same manner as a municipality 
may pursuant to chapter 183, subchapter 1.
SUMMARY
This bill grants to plantations the power to control junkyards and automobile 
graveyards in the same manner as municipalities may control junkyards and automobile 
graveyards.  The bill also grants to county commissioners the power to control junkyards 
and automobile graveyards in unorganized territories in the same manner as 
municipalities may control junkyards and automobile graveyards.
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation's Use of Sediment Erosion Control Systems
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0586
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CAMPBELL, FOLEY, CARDONE, FAY, LYFORD, PERKINS, TUCKER, VEROW, BLACK, GRATWICK
Amends: 23 MRSA §709

Legislative Document
No. 586
H.P. 430
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act Regarding the Department of Transportation's Use of 
Sediment Erosion Control Systems
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and
Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, FAY of Raymond, LYFORD of Eddington, 
PERKINS of Oakland, TUCKER of Brunswick, VEROW of Brewer, Senators: BLACK of 
Franklin, GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §709 is enacted to read:
§709.  Sediment erosion control
For any Department of Transportation project that involves the use of a sediment 
erosion control system, the department must specify either a biodegradable or 
nonbiodegradable sediment erosion control system.  If a nonbiodegradable sediment 
erosion control system is used in a department project, the sediment erosion control 
system must be removed within 90 days of the project's completion.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "biodegradable" means 
a substance that can be broken down physically or chemically by microorganisms.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to specify whether a 
biodegradable or nonbiodegradable sediment erosion control system will be used for a 
project by the department and requires that nonbiodegradable sediment erosion control 
systems be removed with 90 days of a project's completion.
An Act To Require Career Options Education for High School Students
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0587
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CROCKETT, POULIOT, BERRY, BRENNAN, FARNSWORTH, HANDY, HEPLER, KRYZAK, SAMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4722

Legislative Document
No. 587
H.P. 431
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Require Career Options Education for High School 
Students
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CROCKETT of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BRENNAN of Portland, FARNSWORTH of 
Portland, HANDY of Lewiston, HEPLER of Woolwich, KRYZAK of Acton, SAMPSON of 
Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶¶D and E, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 859, 
Pt. C, §§5 and 7, are amended to read:
D.    Science, including at least one year of laboratory study--2 years; and
E.    Fine arts, which may include art, music, forensics or drama--one year.; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §4722, sub-§2, ¶F is enacted to read:
F.  Career and education development--one semester or its equivalent.
SUMMARY
This bill makes career and education development a required one-semester course to 
receive a high school diploma.
An Act To Confer Maine Jurisdiction in Civil Suits Involving Certain Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0588
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FARNSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 588
H.P. 432
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Confer Maine Jurisdiction in Civil Suits Involving 
Certain Contracts
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FARNSWORTH of Portland.
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 allow a resident of this State or a corporation incorporated in 
this State that enters into a contract in this State for services or products to be provided 
exclusively in this State to bring suit or defend against suit in this State.  It proposes to 
provide that contractual language that requires a resident of this State or a corporation 
incorporated in this State that has entered into a contract in this State for services or 
products to be provided exclusively in this State to submit to the jurisdiction of a court 
outside this State is void.
An Act To Promote Climate Resiliency Measures To Protect Beaches and Near-shore Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0590
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: BLUME, BAILEY, DODGE, HEPLER, HOBBS, PEOPLES

Legislative Document
No. 590
H.P. 434
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Promote Climate Resiliency Measures To Protect 
Beaches and Near-shore Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DODGE of Belfast, HEPLER of 
Woolwich, HOBBS of Wells, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PEOPLES of Westbrook.
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 provide flexibility in the regulation 
of development near the shore.  The purpose of the bill is to encourage the development 
of creative approaches to protect beaches and critical near-shore infrastructure threatened 
by sea level rise and storm damage.
Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S161 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "f\ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 180, 
L.D. 593, "Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More 
Expensive Treatments" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble (page 1, lines 1 to 
in L.D.) 
Amend the resolve in section 1 in the 2nd line (page 1, line 18 in L.D.) by striking out 
the following: "July" and inserting the following: 'November'' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 3 (page 1, lines 12 to 20 in 
amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care -Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides appropriations for an increase to rates for certain services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$11,817,664 
$11,817,664 
2020-21 
$17,726,496 
$17, 726,496 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency clause (page 2, lines 9 and 10 
in L.D.)' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" f- "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 180, L.D. 593 
. er_ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and clause and changes the date 
by which the Department of Health and Human Services must amend its rule. 
FISCAL_N~ry~UIRED 
SPONSORED BY: 
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(Senator BREEN) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/19 frac:. 
LD593 
LR 640(04) 
Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'N' to Committee Amendment "A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($5,908,832) 
($5,908,832) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and changes the start date of the rate increase to November 1, 
2019 which reduces the General Fund appropriation by $5,908,832 in fiscal year 2019-20. 
LR0640(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0
Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0593
Committee Amendment CA_A_S143 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~ " to S.P. 180, L.D. 593, "Resolve, To Stabilize 
the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides appropriations for an increase to rates for certain services. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$17, 726,496 
$17, 726,496 
2020-21 
$17, 726,496 
$17,726,496 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, updates the 
appropriations and allocations section to reflect a more recent estimate of the cost. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/09/19 .fk:,ac. 
LD593 
LR 640(02) 
Resolve, To Stabilize the Behavioral Health Workforce and Avert More Expensive Treatments 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''//' ( '~ · I ct )' 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
' 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
$17,726,496 
$17,726,496 
$17,726,496 
$17,726,496 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$17,726,496 
$17,726,496 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$17,726,496 
$17,726,496 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $17, 726,496 
beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for an 8% increase to rates for Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter 
III, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services. 
The rate increase in this bill is paid with state General Fund money only, since PL 2017 c. 460 increased rates for 
services in Sections 17, 23 and 65 which are included in the Clinic Upper Payment Limit calculations. The impact of 
those increases put the depmiment at or slightly above the amount allowed to be paid by the federal Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services. 
LR0640(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create Flexibility in Affordable Housing Calculations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0591
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 591
H.P. 435
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create Flexibility in Affordable Housing Calculations
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
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 allow exemptions in the calculation of the affordable housing 
cap for per unit expenditures.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0595
Committee Amendment CA_A_S126 (Senate)
Amends: 14 MRSA §7552

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "f+ " to S.P. 182, L.D. 595, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §7552, sub-§3, ,rB, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 
241, § 1, is amended to read: 
B. E:irnept v,rithln. areas that have been. zon.ed for residen.tial 1:1se, for For lost trees the 
owner may choose to claim: 
(1) The market value of the lost trees; 
(2) The diminution in value of th~ real estate as a whole resulting from the 
violation; 
(3) The forfeiture amounts determined in Title 17, section 2510, subsections 2 
and 3; er 
(4) If the lost trees are ornamental or fruit trees, the costs ofreplacing, replanting 
and restoring the trees with trees of comparable size and the same or equivalent 
species and the actual costs for cleanup of damage caused during the cutting~; or 
(5) If the lost trees are located within 400 feet of a dwelling, the costs of 
replacing, replanting and restoring the trees with trees of comparable size and the 
same or equivalent species and the actual costs for cleanup of damage caused 
during the cutting. 
In addition, the owner's damages for lost trees that are not ornamental or fruit trees or 
trees located within 400 feet of a dwelling may include the costs for regeneration of 
the stand in accordance with Title 12, section 8869. 
The court may reduce the damages awarded for good cause shown when the cutting 
of trees was done negligently or without fault. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" {\ "to S.P. 182, L.D. 595 ( ·~: . , '2_ ,_: 
Public utilities, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, and contractors performing 
work for public utilities are not liable for damages under this paragraph for lost trees 
the trimming or removal of which is necessary to provide safe and reliable service to 
the customers of the public utilities.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
The bill repeals the increased damages that a prope1ty owner is allowed to seek when 
trees located in a residential zone are unlawfully cut. 
This amendment provides the option of increased damages equal to the damages 
available under current law in a residential zone when the trees are ornamental or fruit 
trees or when the trees are located within 400 feet of a dwelling. The court has discretion 
to reduce the damages awarded for good cause shown when the cutting of the trees was 
done negligently or without fault, which under current law is not applicable in residential 
zones. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prevent the Closure of Maine Businesses
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0596
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: JACKSON, SYLVESTER, BELLOWS
Amends: 26 MRSA §625-B

Legislative Document
No. 596
S.P. 183
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Prevent the Closure of Maine Businesses
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland and
Senator: BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §625-B, sub-§6-B is enacted to read:
6-B.  Offer of sale.  The closing of a covered establishment is governed by this 
subsection.
A.  A person proposing to close a covered establishment shall make a good faith offer 
of sale, at fair market value, of the facility and equipment and all inventory, 
proprietary equipment and software necessary to continue the efficient and successful 
operation of the covered establishment to an interested employee organization or to a 
privately owned business entity, government-owned business entity or jointly owned 
business entity.
B.  A covered establishment must be listed for sale in accordance with paragraph A 
for up to one year or until it is purchased, whichever occurs first.
C.  An employer may not discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's 
terms and conditions of employment because the employee, acting in good faith, 
reports to the director information concerning a possible violation of this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a person proposing to permanently shut down an industrial or 
commercial facility make an offer of sale, at fair market value, of the facility and 
equipment to an interested employee organization or to a privately owned business entity, 
government-owned business entity or jointly owned business entity.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of Trees
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0595
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, MORRIS, DAVIS
Amends: 14 MRSA §7552

Legislative Document
No. 595
S.P. 182
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Unlawful Cutting of 
Trees
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative MORRIS of Turner and
Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §7552, sub-§3, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 
241, §1, is amended to read:
B.  Except within areas that have been zoned for residential use, for For lost trees the 
owner may choose to claim:
(1)  The market value of the lost trees;
(2)  The diminution in value of the real estate as a whole resulting from the 
violation;
(3)  The forfeiture amounts determined in Title 17, section 2510, subsections 2 
and 3; or
(4)  If the lost trees are ornamental or fruit trees, the costs of replacing, replanting 
and restoring the trees with trees of comparable size and the same or equivalent 
species and the actual costs for cleanup of damage caused during the cutting.
In addition, the owner's damages for lost trees that are not ornamental or fruit trees 
may include the costs for regeneration of the stand in accordance with Title 12, 
section 8869.
The court may reduce the damages awarded for good cause shown when the cutting 
of trees was done negligently or without fault.
Public utilities, as defined in Title 35-A, section 102, and contractors performing 
work for public utilities are not liable for damages under this paragraph for lost trees 
the trimming or removal of which is necessary to provide safe and reliable service to 
the customers of the public utilities.
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §7552, sub-§3, ¶B-1, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 241, §2, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
Current law governing the measurement of damages for trees that are unlawfully cut, 
damaged or destroyed allows an owner of property zoned for residential use to recover 
the costs of replacing, replanting or restoring any tree.  This bill limits recovery of the 
costs of replacement to trees that are ornamental or fruit trees.
An Act Regulating Employee Benefit Excess Insurance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0598
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, TEPLER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2452

Legislative Document
No. 598
S.P. 185
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act Regulating Employee Benefit Excess Insurance
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 LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative: TEPLER of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2452, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 385, §11, is amended to 
read:
§2452.  Employee benefit excess insurance; nondiscrimination; prohibitions
1.  Discrimination prohibited.  A policy of employee benefit excess insurance may 
not discriminate unfairly among or against beneficiaries of the underlying benefit plan, or 
treat conditions related to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, more 
restrictively than other sicknesses or disabling conditions.
2.  Commutation clause.  A policy of employee benefit excess insurance may not 
contain a commutation clause that extinguishes the excess carrier's gross claims liability 
to the insured person through the recapture of loss reserves, unless the policy contains a 
provision giving the insured the option of requiring that the funds transferred in support 
of such a commutation have been evaluated by a qualified health actuary who is a 
member of the American Academy of Actuaries and has certified that the aggregate value 
of reserves to be recaptured are reasonably adequate to discharge the insured's expected 
liability for future costs of the health benefits covered by the excess policy.
3.  Review.  An employee benefit excess insurance form is not exempt from the 
review provisions otherwise applicable under section 2412 on the ground that the form is 
designed for insurance on a particular subject.
4.  Prohibition.  An insurer or a subsidiary of an insurer may not provide employee 
benefit excess insurance to an employer that is eligible for a small group health plan, as 
defined in section 2808-B.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an insurer or a subsidiary of an insurer may not provide 
employee benefit excess insurance to an employer that is eligible for a small group health 
plan.
An Act To Achieve Mental Health Parity in Workers' Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0600
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BELLOWS, SYLVESTER, CARPENTER, JACKSON, MOORE, BAILEY, GRAMLICH, RECKITT
Amends: 39-A MRSA §201

Legislative Document
No. 600
S.P. 187
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Achieve Mental Health Parity in Workers' Compensation
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, President JACKSON of Aroostook, MOORE of 
Washington, Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, 
RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §201, sub-§3-A, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 294, §2, is 
amended to read:
A.  It is demonstrated by clear and convincing a preponderance of the evidence that:
(1)  The work stress was extraordinary and unusual in comparison to pressures 
and tensions experienced by the average employee; and
(2)  The work stress, and not some other source of stress, was the predominant 
cause of the mental injury.
The amount of work stress must be measured by objective standards and actual 
events rather than any misperceptions by the employee; or
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §201, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 and 
affected by §§9 to 11, is amended to read:
4.  Preexisting condition.  If a work-related injury aggravates, accelerates or 
combines with a preexisting physical or mental condition, any resulting disability is 
compensable only if contributed to by the employment in a significant manner.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the standard of proof required to demonstrate entitlement to 
compensation for a mental injury caused by stress so that it is the same standard as is 
required with respect to physical injuries.  In addition, this bill specifies that a work-
related injury that aggravates a preexisting mental condition may result in a compensable 
disability, just as aggravating a preexisting physical condition may.
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project Authorizing the Use of Traffic Surveillance Cameras on Castine Road in Orland
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0597
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: ROSEN, CAMPBELL, BREEN, DIAMOND, FARRIN, PERKINS, SCHNECK, VEROW

Legislative Document
No. 597
S.P. 184
In Senate, February 5, 2019
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project Authorizing the Use of Traffic 
Surveillance Cameras on Castine Road in Orland
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative CAMPBELL of Orrington and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, 
Representatives: PERKINS of Oakland, SCHNECK of Bangor, VEROW of Brewer.
Sec. 1.  Pilot project.  Resolved:  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 29-A, section 2117, the Department of Transportation shall establish a pilot project 
allowing the use of traffic surveillance cameras to prove or enforce a violation of Title 
29-A on Castine Road in the Town of Orland. The Department of Transportation shall by 
January 15, 2021 submit a report evaluating the results of the pilot project to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot project 
allowing the use of traffic surveillance cameras to prove or enforce a violation of the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A on Castine Road in Orland and requires the 
department to submit a report evaluating the results of the pilot project to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over transportation matters by 
January 15, 2021.
An Act To Ensure Fair Access and Pricing for Residents Who Use the Maine State Ferry Service
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0599
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: HERBIG, DOUDERA, DIAMOND, MIRAMANT, BEEBE-CENTER, DODGE, ZEIGLER
Amends: 23 MRSA §4210-C, 23 MRSA §4404

Legislative Document
No. 599
S.P. 186
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Ensure Fair Access and Pricing for Residents Who Use 
the Maine State Ferry Service
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator HERBIG of Waldo.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: BEEBE-
CENTER of Rockland, DODGE of Belfast, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4210-C, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 664, Pt. C, §1, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Purpose of account.  The purpose of the account is to allow the Highway Fund to 
provide support to the Maine State Ferry Service that was previously provided by the 
General Fund because ferries are an integral part of the highway system and carry motor 
vehicles and are the only method of vehicular transportation available to and from the 
islands.  The state support to the Marine Highway account may not exceed 50% of the 
budgeted revenues that support the must fund 100% of the capital and operating cost 
costs of the Maine State Ferry Service.
Sec. 2.  23 MRSA §4404, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §88, is amended to 
read:
§4404.  Tolls
The Department of Transportation shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine 
Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, establish adopt rules establishing tolls 
for the use of such the ferry line route or lines routes under this subchapter by vehicles, 
freight and passengers.  Tolls must be calculated separately for each route of travel. The 
department may not apply a surcharge or transaction fee to the payment of tolls.  Tolls 
collected from the operation of the Maine State Ferry Service shall must at all times be 
kept in a separate fund distinct from all other moneys money of the State and shall must 
be used for the operation and debt retirement of the ferry service.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 3.  Rates. No later than November 1, 2019, the Department of Transportation 
shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 4404 
establishing the tolls for the Maine State Ferry Service at the rates that were in effect on 
May 20, 2018.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that state support to the Marine Highway account must fund 100% 
of the capital and operating costs of the Maine State Ferry Service.  It also requires the 
Department of Transportation to establish, by rule, ferry tolls separately for each route of 
travel and to adopt no later than November 1, 2019 the toll rates that were in effect on 
May 20, 2018.
An Act To Create Fairness by Reinstituting the Cost-of-living Adjustment for Workers' Compensation Benefits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0601
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: BELLOWS, SYLVESTER, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, DOORE, FECTEAU, HANDY
Amends: 39-A MRSA §212, 39-A MRSA §213

Legislative Document
No. 601
S.P. 188
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create Fairness by Reinstituting the Cost-of-living 
Adjustment for Workers' Compensation Benefits
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland and
Senators: President JACKSON of Aroostook, LAWRENCE of York, Representatives: DOORE 
of Augusta, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HANDY of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §212, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Annual adjustment.  Beginning on the 3rd anniversary of the injury, weekly 
compensation under this section must be adjusted annually. The adjustment is equal to the 
actual percentage increase or decrease in the state average weekly wage, as computed by 
the Department of Labor, for the previous year or 5%, whichever is less.
The annual adjustment must be made on the 3rd and each succeeding anniversary date of 
the injury, except that when the effect of the maximum under section 211 is to reduce the 
amount of compensation to which the claimant would otherwise be entitled, the 
adjustment must be made annually on July 1st.
Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §213, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Annual adjustment.  Beginning on the 3rd anniversary of the injury, weekly 
compensation under this section must be adjusted annually. The adjustment is equal to the 
actual percentage increase or decrease in the state average weekly wage, as computed by 
the Department of Labor, for the previous year or 5%, whichever is less.
The annual adjustment must be made on the 3rd and each succeeding anniversary date of 
the injury, except that when the effect of the maximum under section 211 is to reduce the 
amount of compensation to which the claimant would otherwise be entitled, the 
adjustment must be made annually on July 1st.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes cost-of-living adjustments for workers' compensation benefits.  
Prior to the 1992 revision of the laws governing workers' compensation, benefits for total 
incapacity were adjusted annually based on the percentage increase or decrease in the 
state average weekly wage.
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0603
Committee Amendment CA_A_S55 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to- S.P. 190, L.D. 603, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
Page l-129LR1450(02)-l 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/11/19 feac:. 
LD603 
LR 1450(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '/1" (S --5-s) 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Current law requires the Department of Enviromnental Protection (DEP) to pay 75% of the costs incurred before 
December 31, 2025 of closing municipal landfills that meet certain criteria. This bill extends eligibility to municipal 
landfills with applications to the DEP that were accepted for processing on or before September 1, 1989 and that 
were approved within one year of the acceptance date. The DEP has indicated that there is one active landfill in Old 
Town that meets the new eligibility criteria and that it would cost $263,000 to reimburse Old Town for 75% of the 
closme costs. The DEP share will be paid from the Maine Solid Waste Management Fund (MSWMF) within the 
DEP, which derives its revenue from fees on the disposal of construction and demolition debris. Under existing 
statute, the fee will continue to be collected until all existing landfill closme costs subject to DEP reimbursement are 
paid. The addition of another landfill to reimburse will lower annual payments to reimbmse other municipalities for 
landfill closme costs and extend the period of time they will be reimburs~d to keep the annual aggregate distribution 
from the MSWMF unchanged. Therefore, the additional $263,000 will be paid in a future period when the existing 
payments would have ceased but will now continue. The DEP has expressed concern that municipalities may be 
affected by having their payments lowered. 
LR1450(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Create an Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0604
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CHENETTE, TERRY, CHIPMAN, MIRAMANT, COLLINGS, DENK
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-V

Legislative Document
No. 604
S.P. 191
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create an Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHENETTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative TERRY of Gorham and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, MIRAMANT of Knox, Representatives: COLLINGS of 
Portland, DENK of Kennebunk.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-VV is enacted to read:
§5219-VV.  Electric motor vehicle credit
1.  Credit allowed.  An individual who receives a credit during the tax year under the 
Code, Section 30D for the purchase of a qualifying vehicle is allowed a credit as provided 
in this section.
2.  Qualifying vehicle defined.  For the purposes of this section, "qualifying vehicle" 
means a plug-in electric-drive motor vehicle eligible for a credit under the Code, Section 
30D and purchased for $50,000 or less from a motor vehicle dealer located in the State.
3.  Calculation of credit.  The credit under this section is equal to $300 plus $50 for 
each kilowatt-hour of capacity of the motor vehicle battery in excess of 5 kilowatt-hours 
up to a maximum credit of $1,500.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 
2020.
SUMMARY
This bill provides an income tax credit for the purchase of a new plug-in electric-
drive motor vehicle that is eligible for a federal income tax credit.  The credit is $300 plus 
$50 for each kilowatt-hour of battery capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt-hours up to a 
maximum credit of $1,500.
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0605
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MOORE, PERRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6601-A

Legislative Document
No. 605
S.P. 192
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6601-A, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 238, §1, is amended to 
read:
§6601-A.  National School Lunch Program; Internet-based school meal applications
The department by July 1st annually shall make information available to public 
schools regarding Internet-based applications for eligible students for free or 
reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program under 7 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Part 210.  A public school may make an Internet-based application available 
for school meal applications.  If a public school implements an Internet-based application 
process under this section, the public school shall make available a paper application for 
school meals to any student, parent or legal guardian who requests one.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Education on an annual basis to provide 
information to public schools regarding Internet-based applications for free or reduced-
price meals under the National School Lunch Program.
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0603
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: DILL, DUNPHY, CARPENTER, GRATWICK, MIRAMANT, DRINKWATER, TIPPING
Amends: 38 MRSA §1310-F

Legislative Document
No. 603
S.P. 190
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill 
Closure Costs
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, GRATWICK of Penobscot, MIRAMANT of Knox, 
Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, TIPPING of Orono.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §1310-F, sub-§1-B, ¶E, as amended by PL 2015, c. 302, §1, 
is further amended to read:
E.  Notwithstanding paragraphs B, C and D, the state cost share is 75% of closure 
costs, including landfill cover costs, incurred on or after July 1, 1994 and before 
December 31, 2025, if:
(1)  The commissioner originally issued a license on or before September 1, 1989 
or accepted a license application for processing on or before September 1, 1989 
that was approved by the commissioner within one year of acceptance for 
processing for operation of the landfill and found that the landfill met the design 
requirements and environmental protection standards at the time of licensing; and
(2)  The commissioner has since determined that the landfill or portion of the 
landfill must be closed based on the finding that the landfill is contaminating 
groundwater and that corrective actions have not been successful.
SUMMARY
This bill extends the eligibility period for closure costs for a landfill that currently 
applies only to a landfill licensed on or before September 1, 1989.  The bill provides that 
if a license application for a landfill was accepted for processing on or before September 
1, 1989 and the application was approved by the Commissioner of Environmental 
Protection within one year of accepting the application for processing, the landfill is 
eligible for payment of 75% of certain closure costs by the Department of Environmental 
Protection.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Cost-based Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0606
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: LUCHINI, GATTINE, CARPENTER, GRATWICK, HAMPER, JACKSON, HUBBELL, MILLETT, SCHNECK

Legislative Document
No. 606
S.P. 193
In Senate, February 5, 2019
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Provide Cost-based Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative GATTINE of Westbrook and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, GRATWICK of Penobscot, HAMPER of Oxford, 
President JACKSON of Aroostook, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representatives: 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of Waterford, SCHNECK of Bangor.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules.  
Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rules in 
Chapter 101:  MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 67, Principles of 
Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities to provide that Maine Veterans' Homes nursing 
facilities are reimbursed for services provided to residents covered under Title XIX of the 
United States Social Security Act based upon the actual cost of services provided.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its 
rules governing MaineCare reimbursement in order to provide cost-based reimbursement 
to Maine Veterans' Homes nursing facilities.