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An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Lakes Society LakeSmart" Program and the Lake Stewards of Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0959
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: KESCHL, GATTINE, JORGENSEN, MARTIN, MILLETT, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 959
H.P. 714
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Increase Funding for the Maine Lakes Society 
"LakeSmart" Program and the Lake Stewards of Maine Volunteer 
Lake Monitoring Program
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative KESCHL of Belgrade.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, JORGENSEN of Portland, 
MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MILLETT of Waterford, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF
Water Quality 0248
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase funding for grants to the Lake Stewards of 
Maine for the volunteer lake monitoring program. 
Water Quality 0248
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase funding for grants to the Maine Lakes 
Society for the "LakeSmart" education program.
NEW 
ENGLAND 
INTERSTATE 
WATER 
POLLUTION 
CONTROL 
COMMISSION
Maine Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee 0980
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to increase funding for pollution control training 
programs. 
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$100,000
$100,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$100,000
$100,000
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 
DEPARTMENT OF
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$200,000
$200,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$200,000
$200,000
SUMMARY
This bill provides increased funding to allow the Department of Environmental 
Protection to make grants to the Lake Stewards of Maine for the volunteer lake 
monitoring program and the Maine Lakes Society for the "LakeSmart" education 
program.  This bill also provides funds to the New England Interstate Water Pollution 
Control Commission for pollution control training programs.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$25,000
$25,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$25,000
$25,000
NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER 
POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$25,000
$25,000
DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$25,000
$25,000
SECTION TOTALS
2019-20
2020-21
GENERAL FUND
$225,000
$225,000
SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$225,000
$225,000
An Act Regarding Size Requirements for Soft-shell Clams and the Creation of a Spat Collection Permit
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0960
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: McCREIGHT

Legislative Document
No. 960
H.P. 715
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act Regarding Size Requirements for Soft-shell Clams and the 
Creation of a Spat Collection Permit
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
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 governing size requirements for soft-shell clams 
and to create a spat collection permit for soft-shell clams.
An Act To Create a Research Fund for Maine's Clam Fishery
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0961
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: McCREIGHT

Legislative Document
No. 961
H.P. 716
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Create a Research Fund for Maine's Clam Fishery
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
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 create a research fund for the clam fishing industry in the State.
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0963
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S256 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5111

SENATE AMENDMENT" A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 718, 
L.D. 963, Bill, "An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5111, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Income tax surcharge for overtime compensation exclusion. An income tax 
surcharge to offset the revenue loss attributable to the exclusion from income tax of 
overtime compensation pursuant to section 5122. subsection 2, paragraph 00. referred to 
in this subsection as "the surcharge," is established and administered as follows. 
A. For tax years beginning on or after January 1. 2020, in addition to any other tax 
imposed by this chapter, a tax at the rate of 2.15% is imposed on that portion of the 
taxpayer's Maine taxable income in excess of $1,450,000. 
B. Notwithstanding Title 30-A, section 5681, subsection 5 or any other law to the 
contrary. 100% of the revenue from the surcharge must be used to offset the loss of 
revenue attributable to the exclusion provided pursuant to section 5122. subsection 2. 
paragraph 00.' ' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
i. \1, ,. 
SENATE AMENDMENT" (\" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 718, L.D. 963 5- Z.'5~ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment imposes a surcharge in the amount of 2.15% on income above 
$1,450,000, which is approximately the top .1 % of income earners in Maine. 
The 
revenue from the surcharge must be used to offset the loss of revenue attributable to the 
exclusion of overtime pay from income tax provided for in the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: ~-==-
(President JACKSON) 
COUNTY: Aroostook 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
'levenue 
I 
General Fund 
Approved: 06/10/19 feac 
LD963 
LR 2174(03) 
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''ff' to Committee Amendment "A"(; ·Z~~ 
Sponsor: Pres. Jackson of Aroostook 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
($10,754,000) 
($36,584,500) 
($39,054,500) 
($41,496,000) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$10,754,000 
($566,000) 
$36,584,500 
($1,925,500) 
$39,054,500 
($2,055,500) 
$41,496,000 
($2,184,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The amendment creates a surcharge of2.15% on income above $1,450,000 and would increase General Fund revenue 
by $10,754,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $36,584,500 in fiscal year 2020-21. It would also increase Local 
Government Fund revenue by $566,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,925,500 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
LR2174(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Shellfish in the Intertidal Zone by Including within the Definition of "Fish" the Taking of Spat and Seed
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0962
Committee: Marine Resources
Sponsors: McCREIGHT
Amends: 12 MRSA §6001

Legislative Document
No. 962
H.P. 717
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Protect Shellfish in the Intertidal Zone by Including 
within the Definition of "Fish" the Taking of Spat and Seed
Reference to the Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McCREIGHT of Harpswell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6001, sub-§17, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 661, §5, is amended 
to read:
17.  Fish, the verb.  The verb "fish" means to take or attempt to take any marine 
organism, including spat and seed, by any method or means.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the definition of the verb "fish" the taking of spat and seed.
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0963
Committee Amendment CA_A_H259 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H.P. 718, L.D. 963, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 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 Tax Examiner position and related costs to process 
income tax returns and perform desk audits. 
GENERAL FUND 
2019-20 
2020-21 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
1.000 
1.000 
Personal Services 
$59,885 
$80,883 
All Other 
$16,858 
$4,778 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$76,743 
$85,661 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to fund costs of 
activities necessary to administer the tax change provided in the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/01/19 ;;b/ac. 
LD963 
LR2174(02) 
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ft, 
Committee: Taxation 
( Jj-Jso,j 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
FY2020-21 
FY 2021-22 
FY2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
$35,226, 743 
$36,660,661 
$37,895,661 
$39,035,661 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
$76,743 
$85,661 
$85,661 
$85,661 
Revenue 
General Fund 
($35, 150,000) 
($36,575,000) 
($37,810,000) 
($38,950,000) 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($1,850,000) 
($1,925,000) 
($1,990,000) 
($2,050,000) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill excludes overtime compensation from income tax if the employer is required by law to pay the overtime and 
· will result in a reduction in General Fund revenue of $35,150,000 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $36,575,000 in fiscal 
year 2020-21. It will also result in a reduction in Local Government Fund revenue of $1,850,000 in fiscal year 2019-
and $1,925,000 in fiscal year 2020-21. This analysis assumes the exclusion includes all wage compensation from 
overtime hours. The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of$76,743 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $85,661 in 
fiscal year 2020-21 to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for one Tax Examiner position and 
related costs to process income tax returns and perform desk audits. 
LR2174(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I ofl
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0963
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GRIGNON, FARRIN, AUSTIN, CEBRA, DILLINGHAM, HANLEY, HARRINGTON, MARTIN, ORDWAY, STETKIS
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 963
H.P. 718
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Exempt Overtime Pay from Individual Income Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIGNON of Athens.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANLEY 
of Pittston, HARRINGTON of Sanford, MARTIN of Greene, ORDWAY of Standish, 
STETKIS of Canaan.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶QQ is enacted to read:
QQ.  For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, overtime compensation 
received by an employee that is required to be paid by an employer under Title 26, 
section 664, subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill excludes from income tax overtime compensation if the employer is 
required by law to pay the overtime compensation to the employee.
An Act To Restrict Cell Phone Use by Students While in School
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0965
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON, DIAMOND, CAMPBELL, DOLLOFF, HAGGAN, HARRINGTON, O'CONNOR, STEARNS, TUELL
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4013

Legislative Document
No. 965
H.P. 720
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Restrict Cell Phone Use by Students While in School
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DOLLOFF of Rumford, HAGGAN of Hampden, 
HARRINGTON of Sanford, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STEARNS of Guilford, TUELL of East 
Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4013 is enacted to read:
§4013.  Cellular telephone use
The department shall adopt major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A that prohibit the use of a cellular telephone by a student in a public school 
during classroom time, lunch breaks or transition time between classes and that allow a 
student who has an emergency to use a cellular telephone in the main office of the school.  
A school administrative unit may adopt a policy to implement the department's rules as 
long as that policy is at least as restrictive as the department's rules.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Education to adopt major substantive rules 
restricting the use of cellular telephones by students.
An Act To Reduce the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants by Prohibiting Seine Fishing in Great Ponds
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0967
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: ACKLEY
Amends: 38 MRSA §410-N

Legislative Document
No. 967
H.P. 722
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Reduce the Spread of Invasive Aquatic Plants by 
Prohibiting Seine Fishing in Great Ponds
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §410-N, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Seine fishing in great ponds.  If the department documents the occurrence of 
invasive aquatic plants in a great pond, fishing in the great pond using a seine is 
prohibited.  For purposes of this subsection, "great pond" has the same meaning as in 
section 436-A, subsection 7 and "seine" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 
10001, subsection 55.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits fishing using a seine in a great pond in which the Department of 
Environmental Protection has documented the occurrence of invasive aquatic plants.
An Act To Ensure Safer Childhood Vaccines
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0966
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HARRINGTON, SAMPSON

Legislative Document
No. 966
H.P. 721
House of Representatives, February 21, 2019
An Act To Ensure Safer Childhood Vaccines
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARRINGTON of Sanford.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative: SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to require that patient intake forms used by all health care facilities, 
including hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, health care clinics and 
doctor’s offices, include a question on the form regarding the date of the patient’s most 
recent vaccine.  This vaccine-related information will then be provided to the United 
States Department of Health and Human Services to aid its efforts to ensure safer 
childhood vaccines.
An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020 and June 30,
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0968
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HUBBELL

Legislative Document
No. 968
H.P. 723
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 
2021
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
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 emergency bill proposes to make supplemental appropriations and allocations 
and change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0969
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: HUBBELL

Legislative Document
No. 969
H.P. 724
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for 
the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain 
Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State 
Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HUBBELL of Bar Harbor.
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 emergency bill proposes to make supplemental appropriations and allocations 
and change certain provisions of the law necessary to the proper operations of State 
Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
An Act To Encourage the Purchase and Sale of Locally Grown and Raised Crops and Products
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0971
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DUNPHY, BLACK, HICKMAN, KINNEY, MAXMIN, O'NEIL, PLUECKER, DILL, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 971
H.P. 726
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Encourage the Purchase and Sale of Locally Grown and 
Raised Crops and Products
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: HICKMAN of Winthrop, KINNEY of Knox, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of Warren, Senators: DILL of Penobscot, VITELLI of 
Sagadahoc.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA c. 8-A, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 4
SPECIALTY CROPS CERTIFICATION COST-SHARE PROGRAM
§220-A.  Specialty Crops Certification Cost-share Program
The Specialty Crops Certification Cost-share Program, referred to in this subchapter 
as "the program," is established in the department.
The commissioner, through the program, shall reimburse farmers for up to 50% of the 
cost of certification of specialty crops under the "Good Agricultural Practices" and "Good 
Handling Practices" voluntary audit programs under the United States Department of 
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service.  As used in this subchapter, "specialty 
crops" means fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery 
crops, including floriculture.
1.  Reimbursement; funds.  Reimbursement under the program may not be more 
than $500 per farmer per year.
2.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to implement this subchapter.
3.  Report.  The commissioner shall monitor the program and report findings and any 
recommendations for changes to the program in the biennial report submitted to the 
Legislature and the Governor pursuant to section 2, subsection 5.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Specialty Crops Certification Cost-share Program in the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and requires the Commissioner of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to reimburse farmers for up to 50% of the cost of 
certification of specialty crops under the "Good Agricultural Practices" and "Good 
Handling Practices" voluntary audit programs under the United States Department of 
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service.  The bill also provides that reimbursement 
to farmers for certification may not be more than $500 per farmer per year.
Resolve, To Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0972
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: WARREN, GRAMLICH, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 972
H.P. 727
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
Resolve, To Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, STOVER of Boothbay.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to increase 
MaineCare rates.  Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2020, the Department of Health 
and Human Services shall amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, 
Chapter III, Section 18, Allowances for Home and Community Based Services for Adults 
with Brain Injury, to increase rates for Home Support (Residential Habilitation) Level I to 
no less than $8.63 per quarter hour.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine 
technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
Sec. 2.  Care coordination services units.  Resolved:  That, by January 1, 
2020, the Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its rule Chapter 101: 
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 18, Home and Community-Based 
Services for Adults with Brain Injury, to allow for 400 units of care coordination in each 
year rather than limiting it to 200 units after one year.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are routine technical rules pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 3.  Department of Health and Human Services to explore telehealth 
opportunities.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
explore opportunities to provide additional reimbursable services using telehealth to 
members currently receiving services under the brain injury waiver administered by the 
department's office of aging and disability services, including care coordination services, 
that could be provided by health care providers, including licensed medical personnel and 
nonlicensed personnel.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase the 
rates for services provided to MaineCare members receiving Home Support (Residential 
Habilitation) Level I under the brain injury waiver, rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits 
Manual, Chapter III, Section 18, to no less than $8.63 per quarter hour.  It also allows up 
to 400 units of care coordination each year rather than only in the first year of receiving 
services under the waiver.  The Department of Health and Human Services is directed to 
explore opportunities to provide additional telehealth services, including care 
coordination services, provided by both licensed medical personnel and nonlicensed 
personnel.
An Act To Stabilize County Corrections
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0973
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 973
H.P. 728
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Stabilize County Corrections
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to stabilize the funding for county corrections.
An Act To Amend the Penalties for Engaging in Prostitution
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0974
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, COREY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §853-A

Legislative Document
No. 974
H.P. 729
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Amend the Penalties for Engaging in Prostitution
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representative: COREY of Windham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §853-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 476, §29, 
is further amended to read:
B.  The person violates paragraph A and, at the time of the offense, the person has 
one or more prior convictions under this section or for engaging in substantially 
similar conduct to that contained in this section in another jurisdiction.  Section 9-A 
governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence, except that, for the 
purposes of this paragraph, the date of the prior conviction may not precede the 
commission of the offense by more than 2 years.  Violation of this paragraph is a 
Class D E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the penalty provision for the crime of engaging in prostitution.  For 
a first offense, the bill retains the current law designation of the crime as a Class E crime.  
For a 2nd or subsequent conviction within 2 years of engaging in prostitution, the bill 
changes the designation from a Class D crime to a Class E crime.
An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0976
Committee Amendment CA_A_H296 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1315, 22 MRSA §1330

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. 4,, to H.P. 731, L.D. 976, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Additional Lead Screening for Children" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1315, sub-§5-C, as amended by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. LLLL, 
§ 1, is further amended to read: 
5-C. Lead poisoning. "Lead poisoning" means a confirmed elevated level of blood 
lead that is injurim:1s, as defmed in rales adopted by the department using reference lEJY..,els 
no higher than the 97.5th percentile of blood lead le:vels in children established by a 
national health and nutrition e~.amination sw.vey adopted by the federal Department of 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Pre>1ention that is equal to 
or exceeds 5 micrograms per deciliter. 
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1330 is enacted to read: 
§1330. Report 
The department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and human services matters whenever the federal Department of 
Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts a new 
blood lead reference level based on the 97 .5th percentile of blood lead levels in children 
established by a national health and nutrition examination survey.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pali letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, replaces the bill. 
It changes the definition of "lead poisoning" in the Lead Poisoning Control Act to mean a 
confirmed elevated level of blood lead that is equal to or exceeds 5 micrograms per 
deciliter. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .;l. to H.P. 731, L.D. 976 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human 
services matters when the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention changes the reference level at which it recommends 
public health actions be taken with respect to blood lead levels in children. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/19 feac 
LD976 
LR 1824(02) 
An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 1/i' 
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Committee: Health and Human Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1824(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Review and Update Its Report on Emissions from Marine Vessels
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0975
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: ZEIGLER

Legislative Document
No. 975
H.P. 730
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To 
Review and Update Its Report on Emissions from Marine Vessels
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville.
Sec. 1.  Air emissions report revision.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Environmental Protection shall review and update its report submitted to the Legislature 
dated January 15, 2005 and concerning issues related to air emissions from marine 
vessels.  As part of the revision and update under this section, the department shall 
consult with stakeholders in determining the issues to be addressed and recommendations 
for action by the Legislature.
Sec. 2.  Findings and report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental 
Protection shall present its findings and the updated report pursuant to section 1, 
including suggested legislation to implement any proposals, by January 15, 2020 to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Standing 
Committee on Marine Resources.  The Joint Standing Committee on Environment and 
Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources may submit 
legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection to review and 
update its report submitted to the Legislature dated January 15, 2005 and concerning 
issues related to air emissions from marine vessels.  The department is required to present 
its findings and the updated report by January 15, 2020 to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Marine 
Resources.  The committees are authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0976
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MORALES, DENK, FAY, GATTINE, MEYER, PIERCE, RECKITT, ROBERTS-LOVELL
Amends: 22 MRSA §1317-D

Legislative Document
No. 976
H.P. 731
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Require Additional Lead Screening for Children
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DENK of Kennebunk, FAY of Raymond, GATTINE of 
Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, PIERCE of Falmouth, RECKITT of South Portland, ROBERTS-
LOVELL of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1317-D, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 683, §3 and 
affected by §10, is amended to read:
4.  Testing of children not covered by MaineCare program.  The program must 
require the testing of blood lead levels of all children not covered by the MaineCare 
program at one year of age and, 2 years of age unless, in the professional judgment of the 
provider of primary health care, in conjunction with the use of the lead poisoning risk 
assessment tool, the child's level of risk does not warrant a blood lead level test and 6 
years of age.  The drawing of blood for the testing may be done in the health care 
provider's office or may be referred to another laboratory.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the Lead Poisoning Control Act to require blood lead level testing of 
all children not covered by the MaineCare program at one year of age, 2 years of age and 
years of age.
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0977
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HEPLER, BELLOWS, DAUGHTRY, LANDRY, SKOLFIELD, STOVER, TEPLER, WARREN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5219-L

Legislative Document
No. 977
H.P. 732
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Restore the Super Credit for Substantially Increased 
Research and Development
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, LANDRY of Farmington, SKOLFIELD of 
Weld, STOVER of Boothbay, TEPLER of Topsham, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5219-L, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2013, c. 502, Pt. J, §1 and 
affected by §3, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
1.  Super credit allowed for substantial expansions of research and development.  
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, a taxpayer that qualifies for the 
research expense tax credit allowed under section 5219-K is allowed an additional credit 
against the tax due under this Part equal to the excess, if any, of qualified research 
expenses for the taxable year over the super credit base amount.  For purposes of this 
section, "super credit base amount" means the greater of the average annual amount spent 
on qualified research expenses by the taxpayer in the 3 taxable years immediately 
preceding:
A.  The tax year for which the credit is taken; and
B.  The effective date of this subsection.
For purposes of this section, "qualified research expenses" has the same meaning as under 
the Code, Section 41 but applies only to expenditures for research conducted in this State.
Sec. 2.  Retroactivity; application.  This Act applies retroactively to tax years 
beginning on or after January 1, 2014.
SUMMARY
Under a tax credit that expired January 1, 2014, a taxpayer that qualified for a 
research expense tax credit was allowed a so-called super credit for qualified research 
expenses for research conducted in this State.  A taxpayer who had unused credits may 
carry over any unused credit for the next succeeding 10 years, except that the credit is 
limited to no more than 25% of the taxpayer's tax due after the allowance of other tax 
credits.
This bill restores the availability of the super credit, retroactive to January 1, 2014, 
and resets the base amount to the average annual amount spent by the taxpayer on 
qualified research expenses during the 3 years before the credit is taken or during the 3 
years before the effective date of this legislation, whichever is greater.
An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0978
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: BAILEY, CARDONE, HARNETT, RECKITT
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4002, 19-A MRSA §4007

Legislative Document
No. 978
H.P. 733
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Clarify Maine's Protection from Abuse Statutes
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CARDONE of Bangor, HARNETT of Gardiner, RECKITT 
of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §4002, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Social media.  "Social media" means an electronic medium or service through 
which users create, share and view user-generated content, including, but not limited to, 
videos, still photographs, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, instant and text messages, e-mail, 
online service accounts and Internet website profiles and locations.
Sec. 2.  19-A MRSA §4007, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 
and affected by Pt. E, §2, is amended to read:
D.  Directing the defendant to refrain from having any direct or indirect contact with 
the plaintiff, including via social media;
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that when a court directs a defendant in a protection from abuse 
case to refrain from having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, this includes 
direct or indirect contact via social media, consistent with the ruling of the Maine 
Supreme Judicial Court in State v. Heffron, 2018 ME 102, 190 A.3d 232.
An Act To Provide Consistent Data Regarding Education Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0979
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: STEARNS, DAUGHTRY, KORNFIELD, PIERCE, SAMPSON
Amends: 20-A MRSA §255

Legislative Document
No. 979
H.P. 734
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Provide Consistent Data Regarding Education Funding
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEARNS of Guilford.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, KORNFIELD of Bangor, 
PIERCE of Falmouth, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §255, sub-§5, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 
8, is amended to read:
C.    Disseminate this information by outlines, suggestions and directions concerning 
the management, discipline and methods employed in teaching to teachers and school 
officers of the State; and
Sec. 2.  20-A MRSA §255, sub-§5, ¶D, as amended by PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. B, 
§§2 and 4, is further amended to read:
D.    Do all in the commissioner's power to awaken and sustain an interest in 
education among the people and to stimulate school officers, teachers and other 
educational personnel to well directed efforts in their work.; and
Sec. 3.  20-A MRSA §255, sub-§5, ¶E is enacted to read:
E.  Annually post on the department's publicly accessible website statewide historical 
financial data on the State's education funding.  The data must be organized to allow 
for ease and consistency in comparing categories from year to year for a period of no 
less than 10 years and must include appropriate annotations to reflect changes in 
calculation methodology and statute or other anomalies affecting comparative 
outcomes.
SUMMARY
This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to annually post on the Department 
of Education's publicly accessible website statewide historical financial data on education 
funding for a period of no less than 10 years.
Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program at Farmers' Markets
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0982
Committee Amendment CA_A_H427 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 737, L.D. 982, "Resolve, To Expand 
the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program at 
Farmers' Markets" 
Amend the resolve by strildng out everything after the title and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 
Initiative: Provides additional funding to the Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention to expand the use of the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food 
Program at farmers' markets. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
2020-21 
$10,000 
$10,000 
2020-21 
$17,000 
$17,000 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A" to H.P. 737, L.D. 982 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/29/19 :t?ac. 
LD982 
LR 1899(02) 
Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program 
at Farmers' Markets 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,IJ-( /.J-L/J 7) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
iAppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Revenue 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
FY2020-21 
$10,000 
$10,000 
$17,000 
$17,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$10,000 
$10,000 
$17,000 
$17,000 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$10,000 
$10,000 
$17,000 
$17,000 
The bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $10,000 
beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention for the Women, Infant and 
Children Farmer's Market Nutrition Program. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the federal 
match. 
LRl 899(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Implement the State's Recently Approved Request for a Section 1115 Demonstration for MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0981
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, TIMBERLAKE, CAMPBELL, COREY, KINNEY, ORDWAY, SAMPSON, STEWART, WADSWORTH, BLACK

Legislative Document
No. 981
H.P. 736
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
An Act To Implement the State's Recently Approved Request for a 
Section 1115 Demonstration for MaineCare
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, COREY of Windham, KINNEY of Knox, 
ORDWAY of Standish, SAMPSON of Alfred, STEWART of Presque Isle, WADSWORTH of 
Hiram, Senator: BLACK of Franklin.
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 implement the State's request for approval of a so-called Section 
1115 demonstration for MaineCare that was recently granted by the United States 
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  
Under the bill, an individual who receives MaineCare benefits will be required to: 
1.  Work 20 hours a week;
2.  Pay monthly premiums of up to $40; and
3.  Contribute $10 if the individual goes to an emergency department for a 
nonemergency issue.
Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program at Farmers' Markets
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0982
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY, ACKLEY, FOLEY, HYMANSON, MADIGAN, TEPLER, TERRY, TIPPING

Legislative Document
No. 982
H.P. 737
House of Representatives, February 26, 2019
Resolve, To Expand the Use of the Women, Infants and Children 
Special Supplemental Food Program at Farmers' Markets
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, FOLEY of Biddeford, 
HYMANSON of York, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of 
Topsham, TERRY of Gorham, TIPPING of Orono.
Sec. 1.  Commissioner of Health and Human Services to amend rules 
regarding the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food 
Program to expand the program at farmers' markets.  Resolved:  That the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall amend the rules regarding the 
Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food Program of the United States 
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 by expanding the permitted use of the program at farmers' 
markets to include all 12 months of the calendar year and to remove the limitations on the 
food products that may be purchased at farmers' markets to permit the purchase of all 
food products allowed to be purchased through the program in general.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to amend the 
rules regarding the use of the Women, Infants and Children Special Supplemental Food 
Program at farmers' markets by expanding the program from seasonal to include all 12 
months of the calendar year and by expanding the scope of food products that may be 
purchased through the program at a farmers' market from only fresh fruits and vegetables 
to all food products allowed to be purchased through the program in general.
An Act To Exempt from Permit Requirements the Repair of Low-head Dams
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0983
Committee Amendment CA_A_H174 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §480-Q

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 738, L.D. 983, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt from Permit Requirements the Repair of Low-head Dams" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Exempt from Natural Resources Protection Act Permit Requirements 
Certain Maintenance and Repairs of Nonhydropower Dams' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 _and inserting _the following: 
'Sec. 3. 38 MRSA §480-Q, sub-§2-E is enacted to read: 
2-E. Nonhydropower dams. Maintenance and repair of an existing nonhydropower 
dam. as long as: 
A. A long-term maintenance and repair plan for the dam has been submitted to the 
department prior to the commencement of any maintenance or repair activities: 
B. The maintenance and repair activities do not involve more than 50% of the 
surface area or volume of the dam: 
C. Erosion control measures are taken to prevent sedimentation of the water on either 
side of the dam as a result of the maintenance or repair activities: 
D. Resurfacing of the upstream or downstream vertical faces of the dam. retaining 
walls or associated structures does not exceed 4 inches in thickness: 
E. Precast concrete used for the repair or resurfacing of the dam is cured in air for a 
minimum of 3 weeks and fresh concrete poured in forms on site used for the repair or 
resurfacing of the dam is cured in air for a minimum of one week prior to use to 
prevent impacts to fish and other aquatic organisms from high pH levels associated 
with concrete: 
F. The maintenance and repair activities do not result in permanent changes to 
impounded water levels or to downstream flows: 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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G. 
All necessary approvals from state and federal fisheries agencies for any 
temporary drawdown of the impounded waters needed to accomplish the 
maintenance and repair activities have been obtained prior to the commencement of 
those activities; and 
H. Removal of accumulated materials from the upstream side of the dam, including 
natural sediment buildup, vegetative materials and woody debris, is limited to an area 
within 6 feet of the dam, measured perpendicularly from its upstream face, and is 
performed by hand only. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "nonhydropower dam" means a water-impounding 
structure not used for the generation of hydroelectric power and includes any associated 
wing walls, abutments. spillways, gates and earthen embankments.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that certain maintenance and repairs of nonhydropower 
dams are exempt from permitting requirements under the Natural Resources Protection 
Act if certain specified requirements are met. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT