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An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1149
Committee Amendment CA_A_H173 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. f/-H to H.P. 838, L.D.)1149, Bill, "An Act To 
Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/21/19 .:wac.. 
LD 1149 
LR 1748(02) 
An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/!{ (/-;73) 
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 
$925,000 
$325,000 
$925,000 
$325,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$325,000 
$325,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$325,000 
$325,000 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations totaling $925,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $325,000 in fiscal year 
2020-21 to the Maine State Libra1y to support resource sharing services for Maine's libraries. Of these amounts, 
$600,000 in one-time funds is appropriated in fiscal year 2019-20 to accelerate libraries' access to the Maine 
statewide catalog ($500,000) and for an in-depth analysis of statewide libraiy services and resource sharing 
($100,000). Additionally, $325,000 in ongoing funds is for increased costs associated with the Van Delivery and 
Interlibrary Lending program ($75,000 per year) and for increased access to educational, career and economic 
development content with the Digital Maine Libra1y ($250,000 per year) 
LRl 748(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1150
Committee Amendment CA_A_H749 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library Materials among Maine Libraries
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1149
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: NADEAU, CLAXTON, BRYANT, DOORE, FARNSWORTH, KORNFIELD, TUCKER, CHENETTE

Legislative Document
No. 1149
H.P. 838
House of Representatives, March 7, 2019
An Act To Strengthen Resource Sharing and Access to Library 
Materials among Maine Libraries
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NADEAU of Winslow.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DOORE of Augusta, FARNSWORTH of Portland, 
KORNFIELD of Bangor, TUCKER of Brunswick, Senator: CHENETTE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
Administration - Library 0215
Initiative: Provides one-time funds for an in-depth analysis of statewide library services 
and resource sharing.
Maine State Library 0217
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the increased costs associated with the van delivery 
and interlibrary lending program.
Maine State Library 0217
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to allow for increased access to educational, career and 
economic development content within the Digital Maine Library.
Maine State Library 0217
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to accelerate libraries' access to the Maine statewide 
catalog known as MaineCat.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$100,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$0
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$75,000
$75,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$75,000
$75,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$250,000
$250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$250,000
$250,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$500,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$500,000
$0
SUMMARY
This bill provides funds to support resource sharing services for Maine's libraries, 
including van delivery and interlibrary lending, the Digital Maine Library and the Maine 
statewide catalog known as MaineCat, and to conduct an analysis of statewide library 
services and resource sharing.
LIBRARY, MAINE STATE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$925,000
$325,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$925,000
$325,000
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law To Encourage Public Access
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1150
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §574-A

Legislative Document
No. 1150
H.P. 839
House of Representatives, March 7, 2019
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law To Encourage 
Public Access
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §574-A, as amended by PL 2007, c. 627, §14, is further 
amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
A parcel of land to which public access for recreational use is limited or prohibited by 
the owner of that parcel is ineligible for taxation under this subchapter.
SUMMARY
This bill excludes from benefits under the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law a parcel of 
land to which public access for recreational use is limited or prohibited.
An Act To Ensure Consistency in Commercial Real Estate Law by Restoring Due Diligence Responsibility to the Buyer
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1151
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON, BAILEY, CAMPBELL, STEWART, CARPENTER, DESCHAMBAULT, FARRIN, POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 1151
H.P. 840
House of Representatives, March 7, 2019
An Act To Ensure Consistency in Commercial Real Estate Law by 
Restoring Due Diligence Responsibility to the Buyer
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, CAMPBELL of Orrington, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, DESCHAMBAULT of York, FARRIN of Somerset, 
POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA c. 7, sub-c. 1-B, as amended, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the requirement that a seller of nonresidential real estate provide the 
purchaser a property disclosure statement that includes information about any abandoned 
or discontinued roads, public easements or private roads on or abutting the property, if 
known by the seller, and who is responsible for maintenance of such roads or easements, 
including any responsible road association, if known by the seller.
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1158
Committee Amendment CA_A_H382 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "./Jr to H.P. 847, L.D. 1158, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Property Tax Relief'' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph C-2 in the last line (page 1, line 31 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "calendar" and inserting the following: 'tax' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection 2-B in the 4th line (page 2, line 26 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
118% of' the following: 'household' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in subsection 2-B in the 5th line (page 2, line 27 in L.D.) 
by inserting after the following: 
118% of' the following: 'household' 
Amend the bill by adding after section 8 the following: 
'Sec. 9. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funding for one Senior Tax Examiner position and related costs to 
review and process increased property tax fairness credit income tax filings. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
0.000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
1.000 
$76,351 
$71,858 
$148,209 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 847, L.D. 1158 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes "calendar year" to ''tax year" in the definition of "household 
income" and clarifies that the income factor for the calculation proposed in the bill of the 
prope1ty tax fairness credit is household income. 
· 
This amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~~~~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17/19 frac 
LD 1158 
LR 769(02) 
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'tf' ( H--3 g;;?.,) 
Committee: Taxation 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$50,260,709 
$50,932,595 
$0 
$148,209 
$107,595 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$52,265,680 
$110,680 
$0 
($50, 112,500) 
($50,825,000) 
($52, 155,000) 
$0 
($2,637,500) 
($2,675,000) 
($2,745,000) 
This bill amends certain provisions of the property tax fairness credit and will reduce General Fund revenue by 
$50, 112,500 in fiscal year 2020-21 and reduce Local Government Fund revenue by $2,637,500 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $148,209 in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services for one Senior Tax Examiner position and related costs, including one-time 
computer programming, to review and process increased property tax fairness credit income tax filings. 
LR0769(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Transfer the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund to the Office of the Treasurer of State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1160
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: SHARPE, CARSON, BABINE, BROOKS, CAIAZZO, CARNEY, FAY, MASTRACCIO, MELARAGNO, SYLVESTER
Amends: 10 MRSA §372

Legislative Document
No. 1160
H.P. 849
House of Representatives, March 7, 2019
An Act To Transfer the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan 
Program Fund to the Office of the Treasurer of State
Submitted by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHARPE of Durham.
Cosponsored by Senator CARSON of Cumberland and
Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, BROOKS of Lewiston, CAIAZZO of Scarborough, 
CARNEY of Cape Elizabeth, FAY of Raymond, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MELARAGNO 
of Auburn, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §372, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 412, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Creation of fund.  There is established the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment 
Loan Program Fund, which must be used to provide funding for loans to qualified 
borrowers within the State in order to acquire adaptive equipment designed to assist the 
borrower in becoming independent and for other purposes as allowed under section 376.  
The fund must be deposited with and maintained by the Finance Authority of Maine or 
other state agency Treasurer of State and contain appropriations provided for that 
purpose, interest accrued on the fund balance, funds received by the board to be applied 
to the fund and funds received in repayment of loans.  The Treasurer of State may make 
disbursements only upon written direction from the board.  This fund is a nonlapsing 
revolving fund.  All money in the fund must be continuously applied to carry out the 
purposes of this chapter.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF
Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Initiative:  Provides funding to establish the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan 
Program Fund in the Office of the Treasurer of State.
SUMMARY
This bill transfers the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund from 
the Finance Authority of Maine to the Treasurer of State and allows the Treasurer of State 
to make disbursements from the fund only upon written direction of the Kim Wallace 
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board.  This bill also provides funds to 
establish the fund in the Office of the Treasurer of State.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$500
$500
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL
$500
$500
An Act To Restrict the Use of Mercury in Dental Fillings in State-funded Dental Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1161
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CARPENTER, MEYER, CLAXTON, HARNETT, PERRY, STEWART, STOVER, SWALLOW, TALBOT ROSS, TEPLER
Amends: 32 MRSA §18394

Legislative Document
No. 1161
S.P. 349
In Senate, March 7, 2019
An Act To Restrict the Use of Mercury in Dental Fillings in State-
funded Dental Procedures
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative MEYER of Eliot and
Senator: CLAXTON of Androscoggin, Representatives: HARNETT of Gardiner, PERRY of 
Calais, STEWART of Presque Isle, STOVER of Boothbay, SWALLOW of Houlton, TALBOT 
ROSS of Portland, TEPLER of Topsham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §18394 is enacted to read:
§18394.  State-funded mercury amalgam fillings prohibited
Beginning January 1, 2020, a dentist or a dental office may not place a mercury 
amalgam filling in a tooth as part of a procedure that is covered by any dental care 
program funded or partially funded by the State.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the use of mercury amalgam fillings as part of a procedure covered 
by any dental care program funded or partially funded by the State.
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1163
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: LAWRENCE

Legislative Document
No. 1163
S.P. 351
In Senate, March 7, 2019
An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities and Technology
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE 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 amend the laws regarding energy, utilities and technology.
An Act To Require Public Transit To Be Accessible to Blind or Visually Impaired Riders
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1166
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, AUSTIN, COLLINGS, SHEATS, WHITE
Amends: 23 MRSA §4209-B

Legislative Document
No. 1166
S.P. 354
In Senate, March 7, 2019
An Act To Require Public Transit To Be Accessible to Blind or 
Visually Impaired Riders
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representatives: AUSTIN of Skowhegan, COLLINGS of Portland, McLEAN 
of Gorham, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §4209-B is enacted to read:
§4209-B.  Automated announcements
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Fixed route system" means a transit route that has a predetermined schedule of 
stops and destinations.
B.  "Public transportation" means a service operated for the purpose of transporting 
members of the public as passengers from one destination to another.
2.  Automated announcement systems required.  Except as provided in subsection 
3, all state and municipal vehicles that operate on a fixed route system for the purpose of 
public transportation must be equipped with an automated announcement system that 
delivers audible messages to passengers. An automated announcement system must:
A.  Deliver clear messages in the form of recorded, synthesized or digitized speech;
B.  Deliver an audible message outside the vehicle at each stop communicating the 
applicable transit route, destination of the vehicle and the current stop; and
C.  Deliver an audible message inside the vehicle prior to each stop communicating 
the applicable transit route, destination of the vehicle and the next stop.
3.  Vehicles exempt.  Vehicles that cannot reasonably be equipped with an automated 
announcement system as determined by the Department of Transportation by rule are 
exempt from the requirements of subsection 2.
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that all state and municipal vehicles that operate on a fixed route 
system for the purpose of public transportation must be equipped with an automated 
announcement system that delivers audible messages to passengers regarding transit 
route, current and next stop and destination of the vehicle.  The bill provides an 
exemption for vehicles that cannot reasonably be equipped with an automated 
announcement system.
An Act To Support the Operation of Fixed-wing Air Medical Transport in Northern Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1165
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: JACKSON, McCREA, CARPENTER

Legislative Document
No. 1165
S.P. 353
In Senate, March 7, 2019
An Act To Support the Operation of Fixed-wing Air Medical 
Transport in Northern Maine
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield and
Senator: CARPENTER of Aroostook.
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.
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
Multimodal Transportation Fund Z017
Initiative: Provides one-time funding to the Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in 
Presque Isle to fund and support the operation of a fixed-wing aircraft out of Caribou.
SUMMARY
This bill provides funding to the Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle 
to fund and support  the operation of a fixed-wing aircraft out of Caribou.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$100,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$0
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1167
Committee Amendment CA_A_H761 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Provide Ready Access to Defibrillators in Businesses and Pharmacies
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1169
Committee Amendment CA_A_S233 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ~- " to S.P. 355, L.D. 1169, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Ready Access to Defibrillators in Businesses and Pharmacies" 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 6 in paragraph O in the last line (page 1, 
line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "2150-C" the following: ', that is clearly 
marked as an automated external defibrillator' 
Amend the bill in section 4 in §13752-A by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, 
lines 37 and 38 and page 2, lines 1 to 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'3. Automated external defibrillators. Beginning January 1, 2020, pharmacies 
licensed as retail pharmacies, rural health center pharmacies and free clinic pharmacies 
must ensure that there is an operational automated external defibrillator, as defined in 
Title 22, section 2150-C. that is clearly marked as an automated external defibrillator on 
the premises of the pharmacy. The member of the board or its representative conducting 
the site inspection pursuant to subsection 2 shall ensure the automated external 
defibrillator is on the premises and operational.' 
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 requires 
that required automated external defibrillators be clearly marked. 
The amendment 
removes from the requirements for pharmacies that an individual trained in the use of the 
defibrillator be present at all times the pharmacy is open to the public. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Resolve, To Improve Maine's Response to Childhood Trauma
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1168
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HEAD, TIMBERLAKE, BRYANT, KINNEY, MADIGAN, PICKETT, TUELL

Legislative Document
No. 1168
H.P. 851
House of Representatives, March 7, 2019
Resolve, To Improve Maine's Response to Childhood Trauma
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEAD of Bethel.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, KINNEY of Knox, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PICKETT of Dixfield, TUELL of East Machias.
Sec. 1.  Task force on childhood trauma response guidance.  Resolved:  
That the Commissioner of Education shall convene a task force, inviting the participation 
of experts and interested parties, to develop guidance for kindergarten to grade 12 
administrators on appropriate training and responses to childhood trauma.  In developing 
the guidance, the task force shall consider the following topics:
1.  Mandated training for preschool and kindergarten to grade 12 teachers, 
administrators and other faculty on adverse childhood experiences and trauma, including 
the establishment of state certification rules requiring training hours in trauma and the 
effect of trauma on learning and behavior;
2.  A response-to-intervention process that includes behavioral health and social and 
emotional screening and referral to support procedures;
3.  A policy that sets a standard ratio for students to support staff to ensure adequate 
staffing to meet the behavioral and emotional needs of students;
4.  A mandated social and emotional learning curriculum for kindergarten to grade 8;
5.  An attendance policy and discipline policy that is established with a trauma-
informed perspective; and
6.  A policy that ensures publicly funded schools and preschools have the resources 
and funds necessary to develop school and school administrative unit action plans for 
addressing the needs of traumatized children and creating trauma-informed school 
environments.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Education shall submit a 
report on the work of the task force under section 1 to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Education and Cultural Affairs by December 4, 2019.  The committee is authorized to 
submit legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Education to convene a task force, inviting 
the participation of experts and interested parties, to develop guidance for kindergarten to 
grade 12 administrators on appropriate training and responses to childhood trauma and to 
submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by 
December 4, 2019.  The committee is authorized to submit legislation related to the report 
to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence and To Support Survivors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1171
Committee Amendment CA_A_S86 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 357, L.D. 1171, Bill, "An Act To 
Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence and To Support Survivors" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/19 .feac:.. 
LD 1171 
LR 1008(02) 
An Act To Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence and To Support Survivors 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,0J, {i ~ 9fo) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$2,500,000 
$2,500,000 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,500,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for sexual assault and domestic violence prevention and victim services. 
LR1008(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Raise the Floor of State Education Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1170
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, CHENETTE, KESCHL, DOW, FOLEY, MIRAMANT, VITELLI, DOUDERA, HEPLER, HYMANSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §15689

Legislative Document
No. 1170
S.P. 356
In Senate, March 7, 2019
An Act To Raise the Floor of State Education Funding
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Senator CHENETTE of York, Representative KESCHL of Belgrade and
Senators: DOW of Lincoln, FOLEY of York, MIRAMANT of Knox, VITELLI of Sagadahoc, 
Representatives: DOUDERA of Camden, HEPLER of Woolwich, HYMANSON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. C, 
§49, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
A.  The school administrative unit's total cost of education, as calculated pursuant to 
section 15688, subsection 1, multiplied by 15%; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §15689, sub-§1-C is enacted to read:
1-C.  Adjustments to state contributions to member municipalities in certain 
school administrative units.  A member municipality of a school administrative unit 
must be guaranteed a minimum state contribution of 15% of the municipality's total cost 
of education, as calculated pursuant to section 15688, subsection 2, which must be made 
to the school administrative unit and deducted from the municipality's required 
contribution.  The minimum state contribution attributable to a member municipality 
pursuant to this subsection must be calculated prior to determining whether the school 
administrative unit is eligible for the minimum state allocation pursuant to subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the formula for determining the minimum state allocation for a 
school administrative unit to be the unit's total cost of education, as adjusted, multiplied 
by 15% or the unit's special education costs, as adjusted, whichever is greater.  This bill 
also guarantees a member municipality a minimum state contribution of 15% of the 
municipality's total cost of education, as adjusted, and requires the funds to be paid to the 
school administrative unit and deducted from the municipality's required contribution.
An Act To Facilitate Remote Learning during School Cancellations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1174
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: MIRAMANT, FARRIN, LAWRENCE, LIBBY, BERRY, DOUDERA, EVANGELOS, LANDRY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4801

Legislative Document
No. 1174
S.P. 360
In Senate, March 12, 2019
An Act To Facilitate Remote Learning during School Cancellations
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Cosponsored by Senators: FARRIN of Somerset, LAWRENCE of York, LIBBY of 
Androscoggin, Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DOUDERA of Camden, 
EVANGELOS of Friendship, LANDRY of Farmington, McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4801, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Online alternative for unscheduled school closures.  If a school day is cancelled 
due to weather or another emergency reason, the day is counted as a school day under 
subsection 1 if the students of the school receive adequate online instruction pursuant to a 
plan agreed upon and adopted by the school board and the superintendent of the school 
administrative unit of the school and forwarded to the department.  A plan adopted under 
this subsection must include an alternative instruction method for a student who does not 
have the technical capability to participate in online instruction.  The department may 
make recommendations on a plan submitted by a school administrative unit under this 
subsection and the school administrative unit shall consider the recommendations at the 
next scheduled meeting of the unit's school board.  A school administrative unit is not 
required to accept or implement a recommendation concerning a plan from the 
department under this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a school to receive credit for a school day that is cancelled due to 
weather or another emergency reason if the students of the school receive adequate online 
instruction or alternative method for students without the technical capability to 
participate in online instruction pursuant to a plan agreed upon and adopted by the school 
board and the superintendent of the school administrative unit of the school.  The school 
administrative unit is directed to forward the plan to the Department of Education, which 
may make recommendations on the plan.  The school administrative unit is not required 
to implement a recommendation concerning the plan made by the department.
An Act To Expand Coyote Hunting to Every Day of the Coyote Hunting Season and To Eliminate Fees
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1179
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: McCREA, JACKSON, COLLINGS, DODGE, DOORE, MARTIN, STANLEY, STEWART, VEROW
Amends: 12 MRSA §11160, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document
No. 1179
H.P. 853
House of Representatives, March 12, 2019
An Act To Expand Coyote Hunting to Every Day of the Coyote 
Hunting Season and To Eliminate Fees
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, DeVEAU of Caribou, DODGE of Belfast, DOORE 
of Augusta, MARTIN of Sinclair, STANLEY of Medway, STEWART of Presque Isle, 
VEROW of Brewer.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11160, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §18, is 
further amended to read:
3.  Issuance.  The commissioner shall issue a permit to hunt coyotes at night to 
eligible persons at a fee of $4 without imposing a fee.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11205, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday, except that a person may hunt 
coyotes on Sunday during the regular season; or
Sec. 3.  Coyote license fees for 2019.  Notwithstanding any other law, a license 
fee may not be charged in connection with coyote hunting for the 2019 regular season.
SUMMARY
This bill abolishes the coyote night hunting permit fee, allows hunters to hunt coyotes 
on Sundays during the regular hunting season, which under current Department of Inland 
Fisheries and Wildlife rules is from January 1st to December 31st, and eliminates any 
license fee that may be charged in connection with coyote hunting for the 2019 regular 
season.
An Act To Improve School Safety by Requiring Law Enforcement Visits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1182
Committee Amendment CA_A_H254 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fl" to H.P. 856, L.D. 1182, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve School Safety by Requiring Law Enforcement Visits" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Improve School Safety by Allowing Law Enforcement Visits' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §6555 in the first paragraph in the first line (page 1, 
line 4 in L.D.) by strildng out the following: "must be visited at least 2 times" and 
inserting the following: 'may be visited at least one time' 
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, removes the 
requirement that a public school must be visited at least twice a week by a law 
enforcement officer and instead provides that a public school may be visited at least one 
time per week by a law enforcement officer. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/07/19 feac 
LD 1182 
LR929(02) 
An Act To Improve School Safety by Requiring Law Enforcement Visits 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'A ( f!-.:is~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Public Safety associated with this legislation can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0929(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Improve School Safety by Requiring Law Enforcement Visits
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1182
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: HUTCHINS, DOW, BABBIDGE, BERRY, LYFORD, SAMPSON, STEARNS, ROSEN
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6555

Legislative Document
No. 1182
H.P. 856
House of Representatives, March 12, 2019
An Act To Improve School Safety by Requiring Law Enforcement 
Visits
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUTCHINS of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and
Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BERRY of Bowdoinham, LYFORD of 
Eddington, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEARNS of Guilford, 
Senator: ROSEN of Hancock.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6555 is enacted to read:
§6555.  Law enforcement officers to visit public schools
A public school must be visited at least 2 times per week by a law enforcement 
officer from the State Police, a county sheriff's office or a municipal law enforcement 
agency when that public school is in session.  Visits by law enforcement officers pursuant 
to this section must be unannounced and occur at varying times of the day and week at 
each public school.  The county sheriff's office shall coordinate these visits.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a public school be visited at least 2 times per week by a law 
enforcement officer from the State Police, a county sheriff's office or a municipal law 
enforcement agency when that public school is in session.  Visits by law enforcement 
officers must be unannounced and occur at varying times of the day and week at each 
public school.  The county sheriff's office is responsible for coordinating these visits.
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1184
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: DOORE, BELLOWS, BRYANT, CUDDY, FECTEAU, MADIGAN, NADEAU, SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 1184
H.P. 858
House of Representatives, March 12, 2019
An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain 
Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOORE of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUDDY of Winterport, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
MADIGAN of Waterville, NADEAU of Winslow, SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Reduction in early retirement penalty for certain state employees 
and teachers.  Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17852, 
subsection 3-A or any other provision of law to the contrary, the reduction in the 
retirement benefit for a qualified member is 2.25% for each year that the qualified 
member's age precedes 62 years of age at retirement.
As used in this section, "qualified member" means a member of the Maine Public 
Employees Retirement System who:
1. Retired from service as a state employee between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 
or as a teacher between July 1, 2011 and July 1, 2012;
2.  Had completed 25 or more years of creditable service upon retirement;
3.  Had neither 10 years of creditable service nor had reached 60 years of age with 
one year of creditable service immediately before July 1, 1993; and
4.  Had not attained 62 years of age as of retirement from service as a state employee 
or teacher.
As used in this section, the terms "creditable service," "employee," "member," 
"retirement," "retirement benefit," "state employee" and "teacher" have the same meaning 
as in Title 5, section 17001.
SUMMARY
Under changes made to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System in 1993, 
employees who were members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System as of 
July 1, 1993 but did not have 10 years of creditable service as of July 1, 1993 are required 
to have 25 years of creditable service and attain 62 years of age in order to avoid 
incurring a penalty of 6% of earned benefits for each year the person retires before 
attaining 62 years of age.  Prior to that change, the penalty was 2.25% for each year 
below 60 years of age the person retired.
This bill changes the rate of the penalty for those state employees who retired 
between July 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 and for teachers who retired between July 1, 
2011 and July 1, 2012 who had at least 25 years of service on July 1, 2011 but had not 
attained 62 years of age to 2.25% for each year the person was below 62 years of age 
upon retirement from service.
An Act To Exempt Agricultural Fairs from the Assessment of Demand Charges for Electricity
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1186
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: HIGGINS, GRATWICK, ACKLEY, DENNO, KINNEY, PEBWORTH, STEWART, WADSWORTH, MIRAMANT, WOODSOME
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3106

Legislative Document
No. 1186
H.P. 860
House of Representatives, March 12, 2019
An Act To Exempt Agricultural Fairs from the Assessment of 
Demand Charges for Electricity
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, DENNO of Cumberland, KINNEY of Knox, 
PEBWORTH of Blue Hill, STEWART of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senators: 
MIRAMANT of Knox, WOODSOME of York.
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 needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day 
period in order to be in effect for the 2019 agricultural fair season; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3106 is enacted to read:
§3106.  Demand charge prohibited
A transmission and distribution utility may not assess a person or entity licensed to 
hold an agricultural fair in accordance with Title 7, section 83 a demand charge in 
connection with electric power or service provided for an agricultural fair.  As used in 
this section, "demand charge" means the portion of a bill for electric power or service 
based on the amount of power a customer requires be available for use.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a transmission and distribution utility may not assess a person 
or entity licensed to hold an agricultural fair a demand charge in connection with electric 
power or service provided for an agricultural fair.
An Act To Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Candidates and Political Action Committees
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1187
Committee Amendment CA_A_H313 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 861, L.D. 1187, Bill, "An Act To 
Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Candidates and Political Action Committees" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Legislative Candidates' 
Amend the bill by strildng out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL 
Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 
Initiative: Provides appropriations for contracted services to expand random post-election 
audits to 20% of candidates who did not receive Maine Clean Election Act funding. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
$52,000 
$52,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, strikes and replaces 
the bill and title. Under current practice, the Commission on Governmental Ethics and 
Election Practices uses funding from the Maine Clean Election Fund established in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124 to contract with independent auditors to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
;.}, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 861, L.D. 1187 
conduct random post-election audits of 20% of the legislative candidates who are 
certified as Maine Clean Election Act candidates. The amendment provides an ongoing 
General Fund appropriation to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election 
Practices to contract with independent auditors to conduct random post-election audits of 
20% of legislative candidates who are not certified as Maine Clean Election Act 
candidates. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/22/19 .%Pac.. 
LD 1187 
LR 1764(02) 
An Act To Apply the Same Auditing Standards to All Candidates and Political Action Committees 
Fiscal N otc for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment /J {/I-) /J) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$52,000 
$0 
$52,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$52,000 
$52,000 
Under current law, the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices conducts random post-election 
audits of 20% of the candidates who received Maine Clean Election Act funding. This bill includes General Fund 
appropriations of $52,000 beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 and continuing in every other fiscal year to expand the 
random post-election audits to include 20% of candidates who did not receive Maine Clean Election Act funding. 
LRl 764(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Tumpike Authority Funds for the Maine Tmnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2020
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1189
Committee Amendment CA_A_H377 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,/J" to H.P. 863, L.D. 1189, Bill, "An Act To 
Make Allocations from Maine Tumpike Authority Funds for the Maine Tmnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2020" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/19/19 ;?#LZC. 
LD 1189 
LR 2239(02) 
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike 
Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2020 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/1,( /J-] JV 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - Maine Turnpike Authority 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill makes allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority funds of $48,600,161 for the authority's operating 
expenses for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Maine Turnpike Authority revenue of $150,906,271 is 
budgeted to fund those allocations. Included in the budgeted revenue but not allocated is $2,442,250 to pay off bonds 
authorized by the Legislature for specified Department of Transportation projects. These bonds were issued by the 
Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1968, subsection 2-A. This bill 
also includes budgeted revenue of $40,000,000 for the Reserve Maintenance Fund, $35,499,715 for the Debt Service 
Fund and $24,364,145 for capital improvements at new interchanges. The funds that are not allocated in the bill are 
not subject to the transfer limitations in section 2 of the bill. 
LR2239(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Flavored Tobacco Products
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1190
Committee Amendment CA_B-SA_A_S269 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A--" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to S.P. 364, 
L.D. 1190, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Flavored Tobacco 
Products" 
Amend the amendment on page 2 by striking out all of the first paragraph A (page 2, 
lines 9 to 21 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'A. 
"Characterizing flavor" means a distinguishable taste or aroma of candy, 
chocolate, vanilla, fruit, berry, nut, herb, spice, honey or an alcoholic drink that is 
imparted to tobacco or tobacco smoke either prior to or dl:lring consumption. 
"Characterizing flavor" does not include a taste or aroma from tobacco. A cigar is _ 
deemed to have a characterizing flavor if the cigar is advertised or marketed as 
having or producing the taste or aroma of candy, chocolate, vanilla, fruit, berry, nut, 
herb, spice, honey or an alcoholic drink, other than the taste or aroma of tobacco, 
imparted either prior to or during consumption of a tobacco product or component 
part thereof, including, but not limited to, tastes or aromas relating to any fruit, 
chocolate, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb or spice; 
however, a tobacco product may not be considered to have a characterizing flavor 
solely because of the use of additives or flavorings or the provision of ingredient 
information.' 
SUMMARY 
Committee Amendment "B" provides an exception for the flavors of menthol, mint 
and wintergreen on the list of prohibited flavors in the bill. This amendment removes the 
exception. 
SPONSORED BY:~;?./~~/ 
(Senator CYRWAY) 
COUNTY: Kennebec 
FISCAL NOTE REQCIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 06/11/19 feac:. 
LD 1190 
LR 143(05) 
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Flavored Tobacco Products 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment "ff' to Committee Amendment "B" fS-;;).l.9'1 j 
Sponsor: Sen. Cyrway of Kennebec 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$3,324,725 
$5,029,575 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$4,979,029 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$4,929,399 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($3,324,725) 
($16,775) 
($5,029,575) 
($23,925) 
($4,979,029) 
($23,686) 
($4,929,399) 
($23,449) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment adds menthol, mint and wintergreen as tobacco product flavors prohibited by the bill. General Fund 
revenue will be reduced by $3,324,725 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $5,029,575 in fiscal year 2020-21. This revenue 
reduction is incremental to the revenue loss already in the committee amendment. 
LR0143(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1