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An Act To Reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0128
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TUELL, ALLEY, MOORE, AUSTIN, DODGE, NADEAU, PERRY, RECKITT, SKOLFIELD, CYRWAY, DESCHAMBAULT

Legislative Document
No. 128
H.P. 110
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Representative ALLEY of Beals, Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, DODGE of Belfast, NADEAU of Winslow, PERRY 
of Calais, RECKITT of South Portland, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senators: CYRWAY of 
Kennebec, DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Restored operation of Downeast Correctional Facility.  
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Corrections 
shall reopen the Downeast Correctional Facility. The facility must remain open and 
operational, except that the facility may be closed if legislation approving the closure is 
enacted into law.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF 
Downeast Correctional Facility 0542
Initiative: Provides funds to restore all positions and for related All Other costs to reopen 
and operate the Downeast Correctional Facility beginning October 1, 2019. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Corrections to reopen the Downeast Correctional 
Facility.  The facility must remain open and operational, and the bill permits the closure 
of the facility only if legislation approving the closure is enacted into law.
Funding is provided to restore all positions and for related All Other costs to reopen 
and operate the Downeast Correctional Facility beginning October 1, 2019.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT
51.000
51.000
Personal Services
$3,738,604
$5,123,710
All Other
$447,733
$596,977
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$4,186,337
$5,720,687
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$500
$500
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL
$500
$500
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$32,526
$32,526
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$32,526
$32,526
An Act To Protect a Child from Misuse of Identity
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0129
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BRYANT, LIBBY, DOORE, EVANGELOS, MARTIN, NADEAU, DESCHAMBAULT, DIAMOND
Amends: 22 MRSA §42

Legislative Document
No. 129
H.P. 111
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Protect a Child from Misuse of Identity
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, MARTIN of Sinclair, 
NADEAU of Winslow, Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §42, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Protection of a child from misuse of identity.  The department shall adopt rules 
to protect a child from the misuse of the identity of the child for household, business or 
commercial purposes.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical 
rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.  The rules must provide for the 
following procedures when a person in a household that includes a minor child applies for 
or renews an application for cash or medical assistance from the department:
A.  Enabling the department to review information about and inquire and ascertain 
whether a person who applies for or renews an application for cash or medical 
assistance has misused the identity of the child, including, but not limited to, the 
social security number and credit history of the child;
B.  Requiring that, in applying for or renewing an application for cash or medical 
assistance, the applicant and the child, if the child is able to sign a release, each sign a 
release authorizing the department to make the inquiry and to receive and review any 
information under paragraph A.  The rules must require releases with respect to all 
children in a household; and
C.  Referring the matter to the Attorney General for consideration and possible legal 
action if the department determines that the identity of a child has been misused.
The department shall report by April 1st each year to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the results of 
inquiries, reviews of information and referrals made pursuant to this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules to 
protect a child from the misuse of the identity of the child for household, business or 
commercial purposes. The rules must provide for releases to make an inquiry, to review 
information and to refer a matter to the Attorney General if the department finds that a 
child's identity has been misused.  The bill requires the department to report by April 1st 
each year to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
health and human services matters on the results of child identity inquiries, reviews of 
information and referrals.
An Act To Provide Funding To Continue the Strategic Economic and Sustainable Development of Northern Aroostook County
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0130
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, STEWART, CARPENTER, DAVIS

Legislative Document
No. 130
H.P. 112
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding To Continue the Strategic Economic 
and Sustainable Development of Northern Aroostook County
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, STEWART of Presque 
Isle, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
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.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Core Leadership Team of Acadia of the Lands and Forests N294
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support the work of the Core Leadership Team of 
Acadia of the Lands and Forests.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funds in only the 2020-2021 biennium to support the work of the 
Core Leadership Team of Acadia of the Lands and Forests.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$40,000
$40,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$40,000
$40,000
An Act To Permit a Veterans Organization To Lease Its Facility to an Organization That Is Registered To Operate Beano or Bingo Games without Obtaining a Commercial Beano Hall Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0131
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: BRYANT, DESCHAMBAULT, COREY, DOORE, EVANGELOS, MARTIN, NADEAU, WADSWORTH, LIBBY
Amends: 17 MRSA §328

Legislative Document
No. 131
H.P. 113
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Permit a Veterans Organization To Lease Its Facility to 
an Organization That Is Registered To Operate Beano or Bingo 
Games without Obtaining a Commercial Beano Hall Permit
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, DOORE of Augusta, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, NADEAU of Winslow, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: LIBBY of 
Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §328, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §30, is 
further amended to read:
8.  Exceptions.  The requirements of this section do not apply to an agricultural fair 
association that qualifies for registration and operates "beano" or "bingo" games pursuant 
to section 313.  The requirements of this section do not apply to a veterans organization 
that leases its facility to another organization that is registered to operate "beano" or 
"bingo" games pursuant to section 313.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts a veterans organization from the requirement to obtain a 
commercial beano hall permit in order to lease its facility to an organization registered to 
operate "beano" or "bingo" games.
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0135
Committee Amendment CA_A_H4 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 117, L.D. 135, Bill, "An Act To 
Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic 
Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/14/19 ::tPac:.. 
LD135 
LR 1351(02) 
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback 
Lighthouse in Kittery 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A' ( H-Y) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$150,000 
$0 
$150,000 
$0 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services for the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct a breakwater, dock and 
gangway. 
LR1351(02)- Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish a Special Education Circuit Breaker Reimbursement Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0136
Committee Amendment CA_A_H743 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 118, L.D. 136, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Special Education Circuit Breaker Reimbursement Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Education To Study and Report on the 
Special Education Funding Component of the School Funding Formula' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall study the 
special education funding component of the essential programs and services funding 
formula pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, chapter 606-B and report its 
findings to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over 
education matters no later than January 15, 2021. The report must include, but is not 
limited to, an examination of the special education budgetary hardship adjustment 
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 15689, subsection 15 and recommendations on how to 
make that adjustment more responsive to the needs of schools and an update on any 
review of the special education funding component that the department conducts in 
conjunction with the Maine Education Policy Research Institute. The joint standing 
committee may report out a bill relating to the subject matter of the report to the First 
Regular Session or Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which strikes and replaces the bill with a resolve, requires the 
Department of Education to study and report to the joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the department's continued 
work with the Maine Education Policy Research Institute on the special education 
funding component of the school funding formula, including but not limited to an 
examination of the special education budgetary hardship adjustment. The joint standing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT'~" to H.P. 118, L.D. 136 
committee may report out a bill to the First Regular Session or Second Regular Session of 
the 130th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attaebed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/06/20 frae'.-
LD 136 
LR 721(02) 
An Act To Establish a Special Education Circuit Breaker Reimbursement Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ',!4" 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to conduct the required study can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0721 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0134
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: TUELL, CAMPBELL, NADEAU, RECKITT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1352

Legislative Document
No. 134
H.P. 116
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act Concerning the Composition of the Criminal Law Advisory 
Commission
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, NADEAU of Winslow, 
RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1352, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1977, c. 671, §34, is 
further amended to read:
1.     The commission shall be The Criminal Law Advisory Commission, referred to 
in this chapter as "the commission," is composed of 9 members to be appointed by the 
Attorney General. The members shall must be qualified by reason of their experience in 
the prosecution or defense of criminal cases or by reason of their knowledge of the 
criminal law. At least 2 members shall must be qualified by reason of their knowledge of 
juvenile law.  At least one member must be a law enforcement officer from a state law 
enforcement agency and at least one member must be a law enforcement officer from a 
county or municipal law enforcement agency.  Members who are officers from a law 
enforcement agency must have met the training requirements of Title 25, section 2804-C 
or equivalent training in another state prior to appointment to the commission.
Sec. 2.  Transition for appointment of Criminal Law Advisory 
Commission members.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, 
section 1352, members of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission appointed by the 
Attorney General serving on the effective date of this Act continue to serve until the 
completion of their terms.  Their successors are appointed as provided in Title 17-A, 
section 1352.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the membership of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission to 
require that at least one member be a law enforcement officer from a state law 
enforcement agency and at least one member be a law enforcement officer from a county 
or municipal law enforcement agency.
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0135
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: RYKERSON, LAWRENCE, BEEBE-CENTER, BRYANT, DODGE, MARTIN, MEYER, PIERCE, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 135
H.P. 117
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Appropriate Funds To Provide Sea Protection and Public 
Access to the Historic Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RYKERSON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRYANT of Windham, DODGE of Belfast, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MEYER of Eliot, PIERCE of Falmouth, 
Senator: POULIOT of Kennebec.
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Miscellaneous Acts and Resolves - Finance 0306
Initiative:  Provides one-time funds for the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery to construct 
a breakwater, dock and gangway.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 to the 
Department of Administrative and Financial Services for the Whaleback Lighthouse in 
Kittery to construct a breakwater, dock and gangway.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$150,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$150,000
$0
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0138
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S323 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A-" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 120, 
L.D. 138, Bill, "An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development 
Fund" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Maine Coworking Development Fund' ' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 3 and 4. 
SU1\11\1ARY 
This amendment eliminates the prov1S1on in Committee Amendment "A" that 
requires that funds be provided to entities to establish new collaborative workspaces. It 
also removes the language that directs the Department of Economic and Community 
Development to prioritize development of new workspaces in the competitive application 
process and to engage in at least 2 rounds of competitive applications. The amendment 
also removes the one-time General Fund appropriation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/17 /19 feac:. 
LD138 
LR246(04) 
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "r-}' to Original Bill ('o -3;;_)·~ 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
($300,000) 
$0 
($300,000) 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
This amendment removes the requirement that funds be provided to entities to establish new collaborative workspaces 
and eliminates the one-time General Fund appropriation in the bill of $300,000 in fiscal year 2019-20. As amended, 
additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development to implement the requirements of this 
legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0246(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0137
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: RUDNICKI, ARATA, BRADSTREET, LOCKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 137
H.P. 119
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More 
Cost-effective
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, 
LOCKMAN of Amherst.
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 make the Department of Education's 
Maine Learning Technology Initiative, or "MLTI," more cost-effective for schools and 
for the State, thus allowing participation by increased numbers of students.  The cost-
saving measures may include, but are not limited to, eliminating the ability of school 
administrative units to choose higher-cost technology options.
An Act To Address the Unmet Workforce Needs of Employers and To Improve the Economic Future of Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0139
Committee Amendment CA_A_H82 (House)
Amends: 26 MRSA §2033

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.;; " to H.P. 121, L.D. 139, Bill, "An Act To 
Address the Unmet Workforce Needs of Employers and To Improve the Economic Future 
of Workers" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph E in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by 
inserting after the following: "school" the following: ', or who has successfully attained 
a high school equivalency diploma or its· equivalent,' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §2033, sub-§5, ,fA, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 352, Pt. A, §3, 
is amended to read: 
A. Is at least 18 years old or has graduated from high school;' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 and 6. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes a number of sections of the bill affecting the Competitive 
Skills Scholarship Program and does the following. 
1. It retains the changes in the bill that amend the laws governing the employment of 
minors 16 and 17 years of age in an otherwise hazardous occupation for which the minor 
has been trained or certified from a vocational, career and technical or cooperative 
education program approved by the Department of Education to require that the minor 
must have graduated from high school.. The amendment provides that a high school 
equivalency diploma or its equivalent is sufficient to meet this requirement. 
2. It retains the provision in the bill that repeals the January 1, 2020 repeal provision 
on the eligibility for the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program of a full-time student at 
a public secondary school enrolled in a career and technical education program at a career 
and technical education center or a career and technical education region. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
(_ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT,,,, to H.P. 121, L.D. 139 
3. It amends the eligibility criteria of the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program to 
modify the requirement that an individual be at least 18 years old by also including an 
individual who has graduated from high school. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development Fund
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0138
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: FECTEAU, POULIOT, DAUGHTRY, FOLEY, RISEMAN, STANLEY, TALBOT ROSS, CARSON

Legislative Document
No. 138
H.P. 120
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Coworking Development 
Fund
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, FOLEY of Biddeford, RISEMAN of Harrison, 
STANLEY of Medway, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senator: CARSON of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Expansion of collaborative workspaces.  The Department of Economic 
and Community Development shall provide funds from the Maine Coworking 
Development Fund, as established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
13056-G, to entities that maintain collaborative workspace businesses to allow those 
entities to expand those collaborative workspace businesses.  In providing funds pursuant 
to this section, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department shall 
give preference to applicants with collaborative workspace businesses located in 
municipalities and counties in which the unemployment rate exceeds the State's 
unemployment rate.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Coworking Development Fund Z195
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the expansion of existing collaborative workspace 
businesses, with preference given to applicants with projects in towns and counties in 
which the unemployment rate exceeds the State's unemployment rate.
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funds for the expansion of existing collaborative 
workspace businesses and gives preference to applicants with projects in towns and 
counties in which the unemployment rate exceeds the State's unemployment rate.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$300,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$300,000
$0
An Act To Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Substance Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0140
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: FECTEAU, SANBORN, FOLEY, HYMANSON, MELARAGNO, MEYER, PERRY, STOVER
Amends: 26 MRSA §1404-A

Legislative Document
No. 140
H.P. 122
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Substance Use 
Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Cosponsored by Senator SANBORN, L. of Cumberland and
Representatives: FOLEY of Biddeford, HYMANSON of York, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
MELARAGNO of Auburn, MEYER of Eliot, PERRY of Calais, STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §1404-A is enacted to read:
§1404-A.  Substance use disorder employer certification
The department shall establish a process for certifying employers demonstrating best 
practices in working with employees with substance use disorders.
1.  Criteria for certification.  The department shall, in coordination with the 
Department of Health and Human Services, identify best practices for employers to 
support individuals with substance use disorders. The department shall develop criteria 
for certification of an employer and shall develop a process for an employer to apply to 
the department for certification. The department shall certify an employer who 
demonstrates that the employer has met the department's criteria for working with 
employees with substance use disorders.
2.  Online database.  The department shall create a publicly accessible online 
database of employers certified by the department under this section.
3.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted 
pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Department of Labor to establish a process to certify employers 
as having met the criteria established by the department for working with employees with 
substance use disorders. The bill also directs the department to create a publicly 
accessible database of certified employers.
An Act To Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open Marijuana Container in a Vehicle”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0141
Committee Amendment CA_A_H880 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 123, L.D. 141, Bill, “An Act To 
Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open 
Marijuana Container in a Vehicle”
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2112-B in subsection 1 in paragraph B in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "compartment" the following: 'if 
it is unlocked'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2112-B in subsection 2 in paragraph C in the first line 
(page 1, line 19 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Places" and inserting the 
following: 'Possesses'
Amend the bill in section 1 in §2112-B in subsection 3 in paragraph B in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 27 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "camper" the following: 'while 
the motor home, trailer, semitrailer or truck camper is not in motion'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee.  The amendment provides 
that the glove compartment of a motor vehicle is considered to be within the passenger 
area only if the glove compartment is unlocked.  The amendment, in the wording on what 
constitutes a violation of the law, changes "places marijuana or a marijuana product" in a 
manufacturer's nonmarijuana container to "possesses marijuana or a marijuana product" 
in a manufacturer's nonmarijuana container.  The amendment limits the exception for a 
passenger who possesses an open container or a passenger consumes marijuana or a 
marijuana product in the living quarters of a motor home, trailer, semitrailer or truck 
camper to a passenger who engages in that conduct while the motor home, trailer, 
semitrailer or truck camper is not in motion.
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
Approved: 02/20/20
LD 141
LR 283(02)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time.  
The collection of additional fine and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor 
amounts.
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Note
An Act To Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open 
Marijuana Container in a Vehicle
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
LR0283(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Funding for the Fund for a Healthy Maine To Reduce Smoking
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0142
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAMLICH, CYRWAY, BEEBE-CENTER, BRENNAN, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, HANINGTON, MADIGAN, MORALES, SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 142
H.P. 124
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for the Fund for a Healthy Maine To 
Reduce Smoking
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 CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, BRENNAN of Portland, CRAVEN of 
Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
MORALES of South Portland, Senator: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143
Initiative: Adjusts funding between the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
program and the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program in the Fund for a Healthy 
Maine to fund tobacco cessation services.
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Adjusts funding between the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
program and the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program in the Fund for a Healthy 
Maine to fund tobacco cessation services.
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL
($15,000,000) ($15,000,000)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE
$0
$0
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
SUMMARY
This bill adjusts funding between the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention program and the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program in the Fund 
for a Healthy Maine within the Department of Health and Human Services to fund 
tobacco cessation services.
An Act To Opt Out of Federal Daylight Saving Time and To Ask the United States Secretary of Transportation To Place the State in the Atlantic Time Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0144
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: KESSLER, GUERIN, BAILEY, BEEBE-CENTER, DUNPHY, RECKITT, RYKERSON, SKOLFIELD, STROM, KEIM
Amends: 1 MRSA §151, 12 MRSA §6440

Legislative Document
No. 144
H.P. 126
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Opt Out of Federal Daylight Saving Time and To Ask the 
United States Secretary of Transportation To Place the State in the 
Atlantic Time Zone
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DUNPHY of Old Town, 
RECKITT of South Portland, RYKERSON of Kittery, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STROM of 
Pittsfield, Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §151, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 129, §1, is 
amended to read:
§151.  "Standard Time"
The standard time for the State is the time as determined by 15 United States Code, 
Sections 260 to 267, except that the State is exempt from the provisions of 15 United 
States Code, Section 260a providing for the advancement of time and instead observes 
the standard time otherwise applicable during that period.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §6440, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 123, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, 
Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to 
August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this 
period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any 
coastal waters of the State.
Sec. 3.  Secretary of State to request that United States Secretary of 
Transportation place Maine in Atlantic Time Zone.  The Secretary of State shall 
request that the United States Secretary of Transportation place the State in the Atlantic 
Time Zone.
Sec. 4.  Contingent effective date.  Sections 1 and 2 of this Act do not take effect 
until the United States Secretary of Transportation places the State in the Atlantic Time 
Zone pursuant to section 3.
SUMMARY
This bill creates an exemption to federal provisions regarding the observation of 
so-called Eastern Daylight Saving Time in the State and requires the Secretary of State to 
request that the United States Secretary of Transportation place the State in the Atlantic 
Time Zone.
An Act To Make the Assessment and Collection of Personal Property Taxes Optional for Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0146
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: CEBRA
Amends: 36 MRSA §614

Legislative Document
No. 146
H.P. 128
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Make the Assessment and Collection of Personal 
Property Taxes Optional for Municipalities
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §614 is enacted to read:
§614.  Municipal option to exempt all personal property from taxation
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subchapter or any other provision of law to the 
contrary, by referendum vote conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 
municipality's charter or Title 30-A, section 2528 or 2532, even if the municipality has 
not accepted the provisions of Title 30-A, section 2528, a municipality may adopt an 
ordinance to exempt personal property from municipal assessment and collection of tax.  
The exemption must be uniform in application and include all personal property.  A 
referendum to remove the exemption on the assessment and collection of tax on personal 
property must be conducted in the same manner as the referendum exempting personal 
property from assessment and collection of tax and must comply with the provisions of 
this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality, by referendum, to exempt all personal property 
located in that municipality from assessment and collection of tax by that municipality.
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0147
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: ALLEY, MOORE, BERRY, HIGGINS, PERRY, SYLVESTER, TIPPING, TUELL, VEROW, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 147
H.P. 129
House of Representatives, January 17, 2019
An Act To Extend Internet Availability in Rural Maine
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ALLEY of Beals.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, PERRY of Calais, 
SYLVESTER of Portland, TIPPING of Orono, TUELL of East Machias, VEROW of Brewer, 
Senator: MIRAMANT of Knox.
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 provides funding for a program that provides mobile 
wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order for this funding to be provided as soon as possible at the beginning of the 
biennium; 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.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE
Maine State Library 0217
Initiative:  Provides one-time funding for 2 years for a program that provides mobile 
wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides one-time funding for 2 years for a program that provides mobile 
wireless hot spot devices to libraries in Washington County.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$50,000
$50,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$50,000
$50,000
An Act To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0152
Committee Amendment CA_A_S32 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1578-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A "to S.P. 39, L.D. 152, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds" 
Amend the bill by strildng out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§1, 1C, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§1, ,in, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
D. "Tobacco use" means: 
(1) Smoking as defined in section 1541, subsection 6; and 
(2) Carrying or having in one's possession a tobacco product as defined in 
section 1551, subsection 3. 
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2007, c. 156, §2, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
2. Prohibition. A person may not engage in tobacco use in the buildings or on the 
grounds of any elementru.y or secondary school, on a school bus or at any school-
sponsored event at any time. 
Sec. 4. 22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is repealed.' 
SUMMARY 
Current law prohibits in elementary. or secondary schools and on school grounds the 
use of smokeless tobacco and the possession of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other 
object giving off or containing any substance giving off smoke. 
This committee 
amendment repeals and replaces existing law so that the following is included in the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "jt "to S.P. 39, L.D. 152 (6-C> 2:) 
prohibition against tobacco use in elementary or secondary schools and on school 
grounds: 
1. The possession of a lighted or heated cigarette, cigar or pipe or a lighted or heated 
tobacco or plant product intended for human consumption through inhalation whether 
natural or synthetic in any manner or in any form; 
2. The use or possession of an electronic smoking device; 
3. The possession of any product that is made from or derived from tobacco, or that 
contains nicotine, that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, 
whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled or ingested by any other 
means, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, a hookah, pipe tobacco, chewing 
tobacco, snuff or snus; and 
4. 
The possession of components or accessories used in the consumption of a 
tobacco product, such as filters, rolling papers, pipes and liquids. 
The amendment also prohibits tobacco use on a school bus and at any school-
sponsored event. 
The amendment removes the exception that permitted tobacco use in classrooms as 
part of a bona fide demonstration during .a class lesson. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Align State Law with Current Practice Regarding Required School Attendance
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0151
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, KORNFIELD, GRATWICK, POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §3271, 20-A MRSA §3272, 20-A MRSA §5001-A, 20-A MRSA §5051-A

Legislative Document
No. 151
S.P. 38
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Align State Law with Current Practice Regarding 
Required School Attendance
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor and
Senators: GRATWICK of Penobscot, POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §3271, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 490, §8, is 
amended to read:
1.  Required attendance.  Persons residing in the unorganized territory who are at 
least 7 6 years of age and under 17 years of age shall attend a public day elementary or 
secondary school or an approved private school during the time it is in session.
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §3272, sub-§2, ¶B, as corrected by RR 2011, c. 2, §17, is 
amended to read:
B.  The person is required to attend school or alternative instruction and is at least 7  
years of age and has not completed grade 6 under this chapter and has the 
equivalent of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of 
unexcused absences during a school year.
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §5001-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 806, §49, is 
amended to read:
1.  Requirement.  Persons 7  6 years of age or older and under 17 years of age shall 
attend a public day school during the time it is in regular session.
Sec. 4.  20-A MRSA §5051-A, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 304, §5, is 
amended to read:
C.  Is at least 7 6 years of age and has not completed grade 6 and has the equivalent 
of 7 full days of unexcused absences or 5 consecutive school days of unexcused 
absences during a school year.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the age at which children are required to begin attending school 
from 7 years of age to 6 years of age.
An Act To Strengthen Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0153
Committee Amendment CA_B_S85 (Senate)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §1001, 30-A MRSA §6006-F

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B " to S.P. 40, L.D. 153, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Allow School Boards To Adopt a Policy for Lead Testing in Schools' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1001, sub-§20 is enacted to read: 
20. Lead testing. A school board may adopt a policy governing testing for lead in 
school drinking water and abating or mitigating lead in school drinking water. 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §6006-F, sub-§3, ,fA, as amended by PL 2017, c. 389, §1, 
is further amended to read: 
A. To make loans to school administrative units for school repair and renovation. 
(1) The following repair and renovation needs receive Priority 1 status: 
(a) Repair or replacement of a roof on a school building; 
(b) Bringing a school building into compliance with the federal Americans 
with Disabilities Act, 42 United States Code, Section 12101 et seq.; 
( c) Improving air quality in a school building; 
( d) Removing or abating hazardous materials in a school building, including, 
but not limited to, water lead abatement or mitigation; and 
(f) 
Undertaking other health, safety and compliance repairs, including 
installations or improvements necessary to increase school facility security. 
(2) Repairs and improvements related to a school building structure, windows 
and doors and water or septic systems, other than water lead abatement or 
mitigation, receive Priority 2 status. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEEAMENDMENT"1)" to S.P. 40, L.D. 153 
(3) Repairs and improvements related to energy and water conservation receive 
Priority 3 status. 
(4) Upgrades of learning spaces in school buildings receive Priority 4 status. 
(5) The Commissioner of Education may approve other necessary repairs;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill. It 
provides that school boards may adopt a policy governing testing for lead in school 
drinking water and abating or mitigating lead in school drinking water. It provides that 
water lead abatement or mitigation efforts receive Priority 1 status for receipt of funds 
from the School Revolving Renovation Fund in the custody of the Maine Municipal Bond 
Bank. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0152
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MILLETT, CARNEY, SANBORN, VITELLI, CRAVEN, KESSLER, PERRY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1578-B

Legislative Document
No. 152
S.P. 39
In Senate, January 17, 2019
An Act To Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking 
Devices on School Grounds
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth and
Senators: SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, Representatives: CRAVEN 
of Lewiston, KESSLER of South Portland, PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1578-B, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 687, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
D.  "Tobacco use" includes:
(1) Smoking, which means carrying or having in one's possession an electronic 
smoking device, as defined in section 1541, subsection 1-A, or a lighted cigarette, 
cigar, pipe or other object giving off or containing any substance giving off 
smoke; and
(2) The use of smokeless tobacco.
SUMMARY
This bill includes in the prohibition against tobacco use in elementary or secondary 
schools the possession of an electronic smoking device, which is defined as a device used 
to deliver nicotine or any other substance intended for human consumption that may be 
used by a person to simulate smoking through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the 
device, including, without limitation, a device manufactured, distributed, marketed or 
sold as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic pipe, electronic hookah or so-
called vape pen.