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An Act To Require the State To Distribute 25 Percent of Adult Use O Marijuana Retail Sales and Excise Tax Revenue to Generating Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0335
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S287 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4925

SENATE AMENDMENT " A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 260, 
L.D. 335, Bill, "An Act To Require the State To Distribute 25 Percent of Adult Use 
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Marijuana Retail Sales and Excise Tax Revenue to Generating Municipalities" 
Amend the amendment in section 1 in §407 by striking out all of subsection 2 (page 
1, lines 23 and 24 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'2. Fund sources. The fund receives money transferred to the fund pursuant to Title 
36, section 1818, subsection 2 and Title 36, section 4925, subsection 2.' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2. 
Amend the amendment by inserting after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 36 MRSA §4925, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 231, Pt. B, §7, is repealed and 
the following enacted in its place: 
§4925. Application of excise tax revenue 
All excise tax revenue collected by the assessor on the sale of adult use marijuana 
pursuant to this chapter must be deposited into the General Fund, except that, on or 
before the last day of each month, the assessor shall transfer: 
1. Adult Use Marijuana Public Health and Safety Fund. Twelve percent of the 
excise tax revenue received during the preceding month pursuant to this chapter to the 
Adult Use Marijuana Public Health and Safety Fund established under Title 28-B, section 
llOl;and 
2. Local Government Mariiuana Revenue Fund. Twelve percent of the excise tax 
revenue received during the preceding month into the Local Government Marijuana 
Revenue Fund established under Title 28-B, section 407 calculated after the transfer 
pursuant to subsection 1 and after the subtraction of the costs of the assessor in 
administering this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, "costs of the assessor 
in administering this subsection" means, for each month in the 12-month period after the 
effective date of this section, the actual and anticipated cost to the assessor of 
administering this subsection and, in all subsequent months, the previous month's actual 
cost of administering this subsection.' 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT l\ "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 260, L.D. 335 ( ·:) · ) '::) 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes technical changes to the bill, as amended by Committee 
Amendment "A," that are necessitated by recent changes to the laws governing adult use 
marijuana that were enac~d in PJrlJli~w 2019, chapter 231. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act To Change the Definition of "Renewable Capacity Resource
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0334
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: BABINE, CHIPMAN, CAIAZZO, COLLINGS, CROCKETT, FARNSWORTH, GATTINE, HANDY, PEOPLES, PIERCE
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3210

Legislative Document
No. 334
H.P. 259
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Change the Definition of "Renewable Capacity 
Resource"
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BABINE of Scarborough.
Cosponsored by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland and
Representatives: CAIAZZO of Scarborough, COLLINGS of Portland, CROCKETT of 
Portland, FARNSWORTH of Portland, GATTINE of Westbrook, HANDY of Lewiston, 
PEOPLES of Westbrook, PIERCE of Falmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3210, sub-§2, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 220, §1, is 
further amended to read:
B-3.  "Renewable capacity resource" means a source of electrical generation:
(1)  Whose total power production capacity does not exceed 100 megawatts and 
relies on one or more of the following:
(a)  Fuel cells;
(b)  Tidal power;
(c)  Solar arrays and installations;
(d)  Geothermal installations;
(e)  Hydroelectric generators that meet all state and federal fish passage 
requirements applicable to the generator; 
(f)  Biomass generators that are fueled by wood, wood waste or landfill gas; 
or
(g)  Anaerobic digestion of by-products of waste from animals or agricultural 
crops, food or vegetative material, algae or organic refuse; or
(h)  Generators fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with 
recycling; or
(2)  That relies on wind power installations.
SUMMARY
This bill aligns the definition of "renewable capacity resource" with that of 
"renewable resource" in the laws governing renewable energy by adding generators 
fueled by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling to the definition of 
"renewable capacity resource."
An Act To Start a Spring Bear Hunting Season
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0337
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: LYFORD, CAMPBELL, DRINKWATER, JOHANSEN, PICKETT, REED, STEARNS
Amends: 12 MRSA §11251

Legislative Document
No. 337
H.P. 262
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Start a Spring Bear Hunting Season
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYFORD of Eddington.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DRINKWATER of Milford, 
JOHANSEN of Monticello, PICKETT of Dixfield, REED of Carmel, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11251, sub-§1, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  The commissioner shall establish a spring bear hunting season.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law on open and closed seasons on bear to direct the 
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to establish a spring bear hunting season.
An Act To Allow Flexibility in the Deposit Labeling of Metal Returnable Beverage Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0338
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY, FOLEY, CAMPBELL, MASTRACCIO, MAXMIN, ORDWAY, RISEMAN, SCHNECK
Amends: 38 MRSA §3105

Legislative Document
No. 338
H.P. 263
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Allow Flexibility in the Deposit Labeling of Metal 
Returnable Beverage Containers
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MAXMIN of 
Nobleboro, ORDWAY of Standish, RISEMAN of Harrison, SCHNECK of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §3105, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 166, §14, are 
amended to read:
1.  Labels.  Except as provided under subsections 2 and 4, the refund value and the 
word "Maine" or the abbreviation "ME" must be clearly indicated on every refundable 
beverage container sold or offered for sale by a dealer in this State, by embossing, 
stamping, labeling or other method of secure attachment to the beverage container.  The 
refund value may not be indicated on the bottom of the container.  Metal beverage 
containers must be embossed or stamped on the top of the container.
2.  Labels; nonrefillable containers; nonexclusive distributorships.  With respect 
to nonrefillable beverage containers the deposits for which are initiated pursuant to 
section 3103, subsection 3, the refund value and the word "Maine" or the abbreviation 
"ME" must be clearly indicated on every refundable beverage container sold or offered 
for sale by a dealer in this State, by permanently embossing or permanently stamping the 
beverage containers, except in instances when the initiator of the deposit has specific 
permission from the department to use stickers or similar devices.  The refund value may 
not be indicated on the bottom of the container.  Metal beverage containers must be 
permanently embossed or permanently stamped on the tops of the containers.
SUMMARY
Current law requires that returnable metal beverage containers be labeled with the 
refund value and the word "Maine" or "ME" embossed or stamped on the tops of the 
containers.  This bill allows that information to appear anywhere except on the bottom of 
the container.
An Act To Prohibit Unattended Watercraft on Open Water
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0339
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FAY, CARNEY, MASTRACCIO, RISEMAN, SKOLFIELD, LUCHINI
Amends: 12 MRSA §13068-A

Legislative Document
No. 339
H.P. 265
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Prohibit Unattended Watercraft on Open Water
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RISEMAN of Harrison, SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: 
LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13068-A, sub-§17 is enacted to read:
17.  Unattended watercraft.  A person may not leave a watercraft unattended.  A 
watercraft is unattended if it is in open water and not in the immediate control of the 
operator.
A.  A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill makes a person's leaving a watercraft unattended in open water a civil 
violation.
An Act To Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco Specialty Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0343
Committee Amendment CA_A_H23 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1542

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/4 " to H.P. 269, L.D. 343, Bill, "An Act To 
Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco Specialty Stores" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1542, sub-§2, ~' as amended by PL 2007, c. 180, §2, is 
further amended to read: 
L. 
Smoking is not prohibited in a tobacco specialty store. The on-premises service, 
or preparation ~a 
of food or drink, if the tobacco specialty store is not 
licensed for such service or eensumption preparation prior to January 1, 2007, is 
prohibited in such a store. The on-premises consumption of food or drink is not 
prohibited in a tobacco specialty store. Smoking a waterpipe or hookah is prohibited 
in a tobacco specialty store that is newly licensed 01· that requil'es a new license after 
January 1, 2007. A tobacco specialty store shall provide notice to all applicants for 
employment and employees that worldng in a tobacco specialty store may cause 
serious negative health effects. including an increased risk of cancer and heart disease 
and that no level of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke is safe.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, replaces the bill. It 
provides that the on-premises consumption of food or drink is not prohibited in a tobacco 
specialty store. It requil'es a tobacco specialty store to provide notice to all applicants for 
employment and employees that working in a tobacco specialty store may cause serious 
negative health effects, including an increased risk of cancer and heart disease and that no 
level of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke is safe. 
COMIHTTEEAMENDMENT
An Act To Require a Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0342
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, CEBRA, COREY, JOHANSEN, NADEAU, PERKINS, PICKETT, DAVIS
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1111-B

Legislative Document
No. 342
H.P. 268
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Require a Person To Notify Law Enforcement Officers of 
the Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, COREY of Windham, JOHANSEN of 
Monticello, NADEAU of Winslow, PERKINS of Oakland, PICKETT of Dixfield, Senator: 
DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1111-B is enacted to read:
§1111-B.  Failure to inform law enforcement officer of possession of hypodermic 
apparatus
1.  A person is guilty of failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a person's 
possession of a hypodermic apparatus if the person in fact is in possession of a 
hypodermic apparatus on the person's body and the person in fact fails to inform a law 
enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a hypodermic apparatus on the 
person's body during the course of any arrest or detention of the person.
2.  A hypodermic apparatus and any contents of such apparatus are inadmissible as 
evidence in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter if the hypodermic apparatus 
was obtained as a result of the person's informing a law enforcement officer of the 
possession of the hypodermic apparatus as required by subsection 1.
3.  Failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a person's possession of a 
hypodermic apparatus is a Class D crime.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the failure to inform a law enforcement officer of a person's 
possession of a hypodermic apparatus as a Class D crime.  Under the bill, if a person 
discloses the possession of a hypodermic apparatus as required, the hypodermic apparatus 
and any contents of the apparatus are inadmissible as evidence in a prosecution for a 
violation of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, chapter 45.
An Act To Help New Teachers Succeed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0345
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. ,4,, to H.P. 271, L.D. 345, Bill, "An Act To Help 
New Teachers Succeed" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §13201 in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the first 4 
lines (page 1, lines 32 to 35 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "of 3 years. or if a 
probationary teacher has not received a summative effectiveness rating indicating 
ineffectiveness pursuant to chapter 508 during the first or 2nd year of the probationary 
teacher's contract after a probationary period of 2 years" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §13201 in subsection 2 in paragraph C in the first line 
(page 2, line 8 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11of 2 or 3 years. in accordance with 
paragraph A" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in §13201 in subsection 2 by inserting at the end the 
following: 
'For purposes of this subsection. "probationary period
means a period of 3 years. except 
that for any teacher hired for the 2020-2021 school year or any subseguent year. 
"probationary period" means a period not to exceed 2 years.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 3 to 5. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires that, beginning with teachers hired for the 2020-2021 
school year, the probationary period may not exceed 2 years. This amendment removes 
the sections of the bill that enacted special procedures for probationary teachers. 
The bill as amended includes a restructuring of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
20-A, section 13201 to bring the section into conformity with current drafting standards. 
The only substantive changes to section 13201 are to require the superintendent to 
evaluate probationary teachers during, without limitation, each year of their employment 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,.fl." to H.P. 271, L.D. 345 
as probationary teachers and that, beginning with teachers hired for the 2020-2021 school 
year, the probationary period may not exceed 2 years. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco Specialty Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0343
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, CEBRA, KRYZAK, O'CONNOR, WADSWORTH, WOODSOME
Amends: 22 MRSA §1541, 22 MRSA §1542, 28-A MRSA §2, 28-A MRSA §1012, 28-A MRSA §1080

Legislative Document
No. 343
H.P. 269
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Promote Equity in Business Opportunity for Tobacco 
Specialty Stores
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, KRYZAK of Acton, O'CONNOR of 
Berwick, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1541, sub-§1-B is enacted to read:
1-B.  Cigar lounge.  "Cigar lounge" means a tobacco specialty store licensed under 
Title 28-A, section 1080 to sell spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the 
premises.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1542, sub-§2, ¶L, as amended by PL 2007, c. 180, §2, is 
further amended to read:
L.    Smoking is not prohibited in a tobacco specialty store.  The on-premises service, 
preparation or consumption of food or drink, if the tobacco specialty store is not 
licensed for such service or consumption prior to January 1, 2007, is prohibited in 
such a store, unless the store is a cigar lounge.  Smoking a waterpipe or hookah is 
prohibited in a tobacco specialty store that is newly licensed or that requires a new 
license after January 1, 2007.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1542, sub-§2, ¶L-1 is enacted to read:
L-1.  Smoking is not prohibited in a cigar lounge.  A cigar lounge may not sell 
cigarettes or allow the smoking of cigarettes and may not prepare food on premises 
for sale.  A cigar lounge shall provide notice to all applicants for employment and 
employees that working in a cigar lounge may cause serious negative health effects, 
including an increased risk of cancer and heart disease and that no level of exposure 
to environmental tobacco smoke is safe.
Sec. 4.  28-A MRSA §2, sub-§15, ¶B-3 is enacted to read:
B-3.  "Cigar lounge" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 1541, subsection 
1-B.
Sec. 5.  28-A MRSA §1012, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Cigar lounge.  The bureau may issue a license as provided in section 1051 to a 
cigar lounge.  The license fee per calendar year is $100.
Sec. 6.  28-A MRSA §1080 is enacted to read:
§1080.  Cigar lounge
The bureau may issue licenses under this section to cigar lounges for the sale of 
spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a tobacco specialty store to be licensed as a cigar lounge, which may 
serve nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages.  A cigar lounge may not sell cigarettes or 
prepare food on premises for sale.  A tobacco specialty store that is a cigar lounge must 
provide notice about the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke to applicants for 
employment and employees.  The cigar lounge license fee is $100 per year.
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0344
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McDONALD, MOORE, ALLEY, BERRY, FAULKINGHAM, FECTEAU, GRAMLICH, CARPENTER, LUCHINI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2308

Legislative Document
No. 344
H.P. 270
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, BERRY of Bowdoinham, FAULKINGHAM of Winter 
Harbor, FECTEAU of Augusta, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, McCREA of Fort 
Fairfield, Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, LUCHINI of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2308, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by Pt. B, §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
6.  Penalty.  A violation of subsection 2 or 3 is a Class E crime, which 
notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, is punishable by:
A.  A $500 fine and a suspension of a driver's license for not more than 30 days for 
the first offense; and
B.  A fine of not less than $1,000 and a suspension of a driver's license for not less 
than 30 days for a 2nd or subsequent offense occurring within 5 years of the first 
offense.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the penalties for passing a stopped school bus with its red lights 
flashing.  The new penalties are:
1.  A $500 fine and a suspension of a driver's license for not more than 30 days for 
the first offense; and
2.  A fine of not less than $1,000 and a suspension of a driver's license for not less 
than 30 days for a 2nd or subsequent offense occurring within 5 years of the first offense.
An Act To Amend the Brunswick Sewer District Charter
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0346
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: TUCKER, DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 346
H.P. 272
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Amend the Brunswick Sewer District Charter
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUCKER of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  P&SL 1981, c. 103, §32, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Rates and fees; readiness to serve.  The district's rates may include readiness to 
serve rates charged against owners of real estate abutting or accessible but not connected 
to sewers or drains of the district, whether or not the real estate is improved.
Sec. 2.  P&SL 1981, c. 103, §35, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
3-A.  Waiver of sewer district lien foreclosure.  The treasurer of the district, when 
authorized by the trustees of the district, may waive the foreclosure of a district lien 
mortgage created pursuant to this charter by recording in the registry of deeds a waiver of 
foreclosure before the right of redemption from the mortgage has expired.  The lien 
mortgage remains in full effect after the recording of the waiver.  Other methods 
established by law for the collection of any unpaid rate are not affected by the filing of a 
waiver under this subsection.
The waiver of foreclosure under this subsection must be in substantially the following 
form:
The foreclosure of the sewer lien mortgage on real estate for charges against ................. 
(NAME) to the Brunswick Sewer District dated ................. and recorded in the 
Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book ................., Page ................. is hereby 
waived.
The form must be dated, signed by the treasurer of the district and notarized.  A copy of 
the form must be provided to the party named on the lien mortgage and each record 
holder of a mortgage on the real estate.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Brunswick Sewer District Charter to allow the district to charge 
readiness to serve rates consistent with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 
1048.  The bill also amends the charter to allow the treasurer of the district, when 
authorized by the trustees, to waive the district's right to foreclose on a lien mortgage 
established by the district on an individual's property, consistent with Title 38, section 
1049.  The bill provides the form that must be followed for filing the waiver.
An Act To Provide Sustainable Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0347
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DeCHANT, VITELLI, BERRY, BLUME, DEVIN, HEPLER, O'CONNOR, TUCKER, CHENETTE, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 347
H.P. 273
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Provide Sustainable Funding for Drinking Water and 
Wastewater Infrastructure
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DeCHANT of Bath.
Cosponsored by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, BLUME of York, DEVIN of Newcastle, HEPLER 
of Woolwich, O'CONNOR of Berwick, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senators: CHENETTE of 
York, WOODSOME of York.
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 provide ongoing funding for improvements to water and 
wastewater infrastructure statewide, including, but not limited to, funding to support the 
State Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Fund established in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 30-A, section 6006-H.
An Act To Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0350
Committee Amendment CA_A_H24 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1919

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl,, to H.P. 276, L.D. 350, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Exempt School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1919, subn§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read: 
3. Application. Subsection 1 does not apply to fire department vehicles 01· school 
buses defi:ng the moaths school is in regular sessioo.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment exempts all school buses from the date restrictions on the use of 
studded snow tires, instead of creating a specific exemption for school buses operated by 
Head Statt programs as in the bill. This amendment also changes the title to reflect the 
contents of the bill. 
COMM/ 'EE AMENDMENT
An Act To Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire Restrictions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0350
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, DeVEAU, JOHANSEN, MARTIN, SWALLOW, WHITE, CARPENTER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1919

Legislative Document
No. 350
H.P. 276
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Exempt Head Start School Buses from Snow Tire 
Restrictions
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: DeVEAU of Caribou, JOHANSEN of Monticello, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, SWALLOW of Houlton, WHITE of 
Washburn, Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1919, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §24 
and affected by Pt. X, §2, is amended to read:
3.  Application.  Subsection 1 does not apply to fire department vehicles or, school 
buses during the months school is in regular session or school buses used for Head Start 
programs.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts school buses operated by Head Start programs from the date 
restrictions on the use of studded snow tires.
An Act To Exempt Veterans' Organizations from Licensing Fees for Ce1tain Games
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0352
Committee Amendment CA_A_H95 (House)
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "~" to H.P. 278, L.D. 352, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Veterans' Organizations from Licensing Fees for Ce1tain Games" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Licensing Fees for Certain Tournament Games' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §1836, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 306, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
3-A. License. The license fees for tournament game licenses are as follows: 
A. For tournament games that do not exceed with 51 to 100 players: 
(1) Seventy-five dollars per tournament license; 
(2) Two hundred dollars for a monthly license; and 
(3) Fifteen hundred dollars for an annual license; and 
B. For tournament games that exceed 100 players: 
(1) Three hundred dollars for a tournament game with 101 to 150 players; 
(2) Four hundred dollars for a tournament game with 151 to 200 players; 
(3) Five hundred dollars for a tournament game with 201 to 250 players; and 
(4) Six hundred dollars for a tournament game with 251 to 300 players.-: and 
C. For tournament games that do not exceed 50 players: 
(1) Forty dollars per tournament license; 
(2) One hundred dollars for a monthly license: and 
(3) Seven hundred fifty dollars for an annual license.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT A 
"to H.P. 278, L.D. 352 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority repo1t of the committee, reduces the license 
fees for games of chance tournaments with fewer than 50 players. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revenue 
Approved: 03/18/19 ;Wac 
LD352 
LR 883(02) 
An Act To Exempt Veterans' Organizations from Licensing Fees for Certain Games 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~! {H--1:':J) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($11,200) 
($12,800) 
($12,800) 
($12,800) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill would create a new tier of licenses for games of chance tournaments with fewer than 50 players with license 
fees of $40 per tournament license, $100 for a monthly license and $7 50 for an annual license while retaining the 
current license fees for games of chance tournaments with 51 or more players. The reduction in license fees would 
reduce license revenue by $11,200 in fiscal year 2019-20 and by $12,800 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
LR0883(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Veterans' Organizations from Licensing Fees for Certain Games
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0352
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SKOLFIELD, BLACK, FAY, FECTEAU, LANDRY, STEWART, WADSWORTH, DAVIS
Amends: 17 MRSA §1836

Legislative Document
No. 352
H.P. 278
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Exempt Veterans' Organizations from Licensing Fees for 
Certain Games
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: FAY of Raymond, FECTEAU of Augusta, LANDRY of Farmington, 
STEWART of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17 MRSA §1836, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 306, §1, is 
further amended to read:
3-A.  License.  The license fees for tournament game licenses are as follows:
A.  For tournament games that do not exceed 100 players:
(1)  Seventy-five dollars per tournament license;
(2)  Two hundred dollars for a monthly license; and
(3)  Fifteen hundred dollars for an annual license; and
B.  For tournament games that exceed 100 players:
(1)  Three hundred dollars for a tournament game with 101 to 150 players;
(2)  Four hundred dollars for a tournament game with 151 to 200 players;
(3)  Five hundred dollars for a tournament game with 201 to 250 players; and
(4)  Six hundred dollars for a tournament game with 251 to 300 players.
The license fee under this subsection is waived for a tournament game with fewer than 50 
players conducted by a veterans' organization.
SUMMARY
This bill waives the license fees for game of chance tournaments with fewer than 50 
players conducted by veterans' organizations.
An Act To Classify Recovery Residences as One-family Dwellings for the Purposes of the Fire Code
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0353
Committee Amendment CA_A_H577 (House)
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "JI .. to H.P. 279, L.D. 353, Bill, "An Act To 
Classify Recovery Residences as One-family Dwellings for the Purposes of the Fire 
Code" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding the Safety of Recovery Residences' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2452, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Exception. Notwithstanding chapter 314 and Title 10, chapter 1103, a recovery 
residence must be treated as a residence for a family if the recovery residence meets the 
following requirements: 
A. 
The recovery residence must be certified based on criteria developed by a 
nationally recognized organization that supports persons recovering from substance 
use disorder; 
B. The recovery residence must have no more than 2 residents per bedroom; 
C. The recovery residence must have at least one full bathroom for every 6 residents; 
D. The recovery residence must meet the requirements of all adopted building codes 
and sections 2464 and 2468 applicable to a one-family or 2-family residence with 
regard to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers; and 
E. If the recovery residence is located in a multiunit apartment building, the recovery 
residence must meet all state and local code requirements for the type of building in 
which the recovery residence is located. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "recovery residence" means a shared living residence 
for persons recovering from substance use disorder that is focused on peer support. 
provides to its residents an environment free of alcohol and illegal drugs and assists its 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 279, L.D. 353 
residents by connecting the residents to support services or resources in the community 
that are available to persons recovering from substance use disorder.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and provides a new title. The amendment provides 
an exception to the rules for life safety code requirements for recovery residences that are 
certified by a nationally recognized organization that supports persons recovering from 
substance use disorder and that meet other listed criteria. The amendment defines a 
recovery residence as a shared living residence for persons recovering from substance use 
disorder that is focused on peer support, provides to its residents an environment free of 
alcohol and illegal drugs and assists its residents by connecting the residents to support 
services or resources in the community that are available to persons recovering from 
substance use disorder. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Regarding Court Facilities in York County
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0357
Committee Amendment CA_A_S273 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "tt "to S.P. 97, L.D. 357, Bill, "An Act Regarding 
Court Facilities in York County" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in the last line (page 1, line 17 in L.D.) by striking out the 
following: "Biddeford courthouse design and construction project" and inserting the 
following: 'design and construction of the building to accommodate the office of the York 
County district attorney' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority report of the committee. It amends the bill to: 
1. Require the architect and construction manager costs to be included as part of the 
cost of the design and construction of the new building to accommodate the office of the 
York County district attorney. The bill includes those costs as part of the new Biddeford 
courthouse construction costs; and 
2. Remove the portion of the bill that transfers the 3 district courthouses to York 
County when they are vacated. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/22/19 frac 
LD357 
LR 1158(03) 
An Act Regarding Court Facilities in York County 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '}:}!' ( S- 2 7 i) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Maine Government Facilities Authority bonding authorized 
This bill authorizes the issuance ofup to $6,000,000 in Maine Government Facilities Authority securities to construct 
a building to accommodate the office of the district attorney of York County. The building will be connected to a new 
courthouse that was previously authorized by earlier legislation. The county will pay the debt service on the bonds 
until they are paid in full, at which time the judicial branch will transfer the property to York County. 
LRl 158(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exclude Domesticated Species Used for Agricultural Purposes from the Laws Governing Permits To Possess Wildlife in Captivity
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0355
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BLACK, MARTIN, DAVIS, DILL, TIMBERLAKE, DUNPHY, HALL, LANDRY, NADEAU, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 12 MRSA §12151

Legislative Document
No. 355
S.P. 95
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Exclude Domesticated Species Used for Agricultural 
Purposes from the Laws Governing Permits To Possess Wildlife in 
Captivity
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DILL of Penobscot, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, HALL of Wilton, LANDRY of Farmington, 
NADEAU of Winslow, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §12151, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 205, §13, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not keep wildlife in captivity except as provided 
under section 10105, subsection 10, sections 12102, 12152 and 12157 and Title 7, section 
1809 or except if the wild animal was purchased from a dealer or pet shop licensed under 
Title 7, section 3933.:
A.  As provided under section 10105, subsection 10, sections 12102, 12152 and 
12157 and Title 7, section 1809;
B.  If the wild animal was purchased from a dealer or pet shop licensed under Title 7, 
section 3933; or
C.  If the wildlife is domestically raised, hybridized or genetically altered and  
specifically used for farming or ranching as defined by Title 7, section 251, 
subsection 4 or agritourism activity as defined by Title 7, section 251, subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts wildlife that is domestically raised, hybridized or genetically 
altered and specifically used for farming or ranching or agritourism activity from the 
prohibition on keeping wildlife in captivity.
An Act To Sustain Maine's Forest Products Industry by Implementing Certain Existing Solid Waste Management Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0356
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DILL, DUNPHY, BLACK, DAVIS, JACKSON, KEIM, LUCHINI, DRINKWATER

Legislative Document
No. 356
S.P. 96
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Sustain Maine's Forest Products Industry by 
Implementing Certain Existing Solid Waste Management Policies
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 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: BLACK of Franklin, DAVIS of Piscataquis, President JACKSON of Aroostook, 
KEIM of Oxford, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: DRINKWATER of Milford.
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 ensure that the State continues to implement certain solid waste 
management policies that were adopted to benefit all or part of the State's forest products 
industry.
An Act To Classify Recovery Residences as One-family Dwellings for the Purposes of the Fire Code
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0353
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: FECTEAU, DILLINGHAM, HICKMAN, MILLETT, MOONEN, SHEATS, STEWART, STROM, WARREN
Amends: 25 MRSA §2452

Legislative Document
No. 353
H.P. 279
House of Representatives, January 24, 2019
An Act To Classify Recovery Residences as One-family Dwellings 
for the Purposes of the Fire Code
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
MILLETT of Waterford, MOONEN of Portland, SHEATS of Auburn, STEWART of Presque 
Isle, STROM of Pittsfield, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §2452, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Exception.  Notwithstanding chapter 314 and Title 10, chapter 1103, a recovery 
residence must be defined as a one-family dwelling under rules concerning safety to life 
from fire if:
A.  The recovery residence is located in a house;
B.  The recovery residence has no more than 6 occupants; and
C.  Each room of the recovery residence contains a fire extinguisher and a smoke 
detector under section 2464.
For purposes of this section, "recovery residence" means a shared living residence for 
persons recovering from substance use disorder that provides peer support in an 
environment free from alcohol and illegal substances and assists residents in connecting 
with support services or resources in the community that are available to persons 
recovering from substance use disorder.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a recovery residence located in a house to be considered a one-
family dwelling under rules concerning safety to life from fire if the recovery residence 
has no more than 6 occupants and contains a fire extinguisher and smoke detector in each 
room.
This bill also defines "recovery residence" as an alcohol-free and illegal substance-
free shared living residence for persons recovering from substance use disorder that 
provides peer support and connects residents to support services and community 
resources.
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services To Submit a State Plan Amendment To Exempt Retirement and Educational Assets from Calculations for Medicaid Eligibility
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0362
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BELLOWS, HARNETT, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, HICKMAN, HUBBELL, PEBWORTH, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 362
S.P. 102
In Senate, January 24, 2019
Resolve, To Require the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Submit a State Plan Amendment To Exempt Retirement and 
Educational Assets from Calculations for Medicaid Eligibility
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner and
Senators: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, GRATWICK of Penobscot, SANBORN, L. of 
Cumberland, Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  State plan amendment.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and 
Human Services shall prepare and submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to the United 
States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services seeking to disregard under the federal Social Security Act, Section 1902(r)(2) 
assets held in qualifying retirement and education accounts when determining Medicaid 
eligibility for individuals with disabilities under 65 years of age who have dependent 
children living in the home.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to prepare and 
submit a state plan amendment to the United States Department of Health and Human 
Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in order to make a change in 
Medicaid eligibility requirements for individuals with disabilities under 65 years of age 
who have dependent children living in the home by disregarding assets held in qualifying 
retirement and education accounts.
An Act To Allow Flexible Business Hours for Certain Agency Liquor Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0365
Committee Amendment CA_A_S22 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /Jr "to S.P. 106, L.D. 365, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
Flexible Business Hours for Certain Agency Liquor Stores" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §356 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "hours." the following: 'An agency liquor 
store that establishes seasonal hours under this section shall notify the bureau, in writing, 
of those seasonal hours.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requires an agency liquor store that establishes seasonal hours as 
allowed by the bill to send a written notice to the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations of those 
seasonal hours. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/19 ?Yac 
LD365 
LR 1023(02) 
An Act To Allow Flexible Business Hours for Certain Agency Liquor Stores 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "ff ( 5 -l () 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
~) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs incurred by the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services as a result of allowing agency liquor stores, after giving written notice, to 
change their hours of operation under certain circumstances are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
LR1023(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Allow Flexible Business Hours for Certain Agency Liquor Stores
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0365
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: KEIM, SCHNECK, CYRWAY, HERBIG, LUCHINI, HICKMAN
Amends: 28-A MRSA §356

Legislative Document
No. 365
S.P. 106
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Allow Flexible Business Hours for Certain Agency 
Liquor Stores
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative SCHNECK of Bangor and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, HERBIG of Waldo, LUCHINI of Hancock, Representative: 
HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §356 is enacted to read:
§356.  Flexible hours for certain agency liquor stores
If an agency liquor store is subject to a substantial seasonal variation in business or 
retail customers based upon tourism or other factors, the agency liquor store may have 
flexibility in setting seasonal hours.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an agency liquor store flexibility in setting seasonal hours if the 
agency liquor store is subject to a substantial seasonal variation in business or retail 
customers based upon tourism or other factors.
An Act To Protect Elderly Persons from Financial Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0366
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: FOLEY

Legislative Document
No. 366
S.P. 107
In Senate, January 24, 2019
An Act To Protect Elderly Persons from Financial Abuse
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator FOLEY of York.
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 protect elderly persons from financial scamming and abuse.