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An Act To Make Clean Election Filing Deadlines Consistent for All Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0878
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: HIGGINS, ACKLEY, EVANGELOS, HANDY, MAREAN, PLUECKER, RISEMAN, SYLVESTER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 878
H.P. 652
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Make Clean Election Filing Deadlines Consistent for All 
Candidates
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
HANDY of Lewiston, MAREAN of Hollis, PLUECKER of Warren, RISEMAN of Harrison, 
SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§10, as amended by IB 2015, c. 1, §26, is 
further amended to read:
10.  Candidate not enrolled in a party.  An unenrolled candidate for the Legislature 
who submits the required number of qualifying contributions and other required 
documents under subsection 4 by 5:00 p.m. on April 20th June 1st preceding the primary 
election and who is certified is eligible for revenues from the fund in the same amounts 
and at the same time as an uncontested primary election candidate and a general election 
candidate as specified in subsections 7, 8-C and 8-D.   Revenues for the general election 
must be distributed to the candidate as specified in subsection 7.  An unenrolled candidate 
for Governor who submits the required number of qualifying contributions and other 
required documents under subsection 4 by 5:00 p.m. on April June 1st preceding the 
primary election and who is certified is eligible for revenues from the fund in the same 
amounts and at the same time as an uncontested primary election gubernatorial candidate 
and a general election gubernatorial candidate as specified in subsections 7 and 8-B.  
Revenues for the general election must be distributed to the candidate for Governor as 
specified in subsection 7.
SUMMARY
This bill changes the date on which a candidate who is not enrolled in a party must 
file to participate in the Maine Clean Election Act from April 20th to June 1st for a 
candidate for the Legislature and from April 1st to June 1st for a candidate for Governor.  
Current law provides that a nomination petition must be filed in the office of the 
Secretary of State by June 1st.
An Act To Make Clean Election Filing Deadlines Consf st~nt for All Candidates
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0878
Committee Amendment CA_A_H53 (House)
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1122

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /j "to H.P. 652, L.D. 878, Bill, "An Act To Make 
Clean Election Filing Deadlines Consf st~nt for All Candidates" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 21-A MRSA §1122, sub-§8, '1[B, as amended by PL 2009, c. 286, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
B. For State Senate or State House of Representatives participating candidates, the 
qualifying period begins January 1st of the election year and ends at 5:00 p.m. on 
April 20th of that election year or the next business day following April 20th if the 
office of the commission is closed on April 20th unless the candidate is unenrolled, in 
which case the period ends at 5:00 p.m. on June 1st of the election year or the next 
business day following June 1st if the office of the commission is closed on June 1st.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 10 in the 9th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) 
by striking out the following: "April June" and inserting the following: 'April' 
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 change 
in the bill of the date on which a gubernatorial candidate who is not enrolled in a party 
must file to participate in the Maine Clean Election Act. 
The amendment retains the portion of the bill that changes from April 1st to June 1st 
the date on which a state legislative candidate who is not enrolled in a party must file to 
participate in the Maine Clean Election Act. 
FISCAL NOTE REQVIRED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/21/19 ::b/ac 
LD878 
LR 1257(02) 
An Act To Make Clean Election Filing Deadlines Consistent for All Candid:!: ) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A ( H !::,] 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill would change the date that state legislative candidates who are not enrolled in a political party must file to 
participate in the Maine Clean Election Act (MCEA) from April 1st to June 1st. Any additional costs to the 
Commission on Govemmental Ethics and Election Practices as a result of this change are anticipated to be minor and 
can be absorbed with existing budgeted resources. Based on historical participation rates in the MCEA the change in 
dates will not have an impact on unenrolled candidates future participation rates. 
LR1257(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Respond to Federal Changes to Social Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0880
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON

Legislative Document
No. 880
H.P. 654
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Respond to Federal Changes to Social Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to provide methods of allowing the State to respond more quickly 
to changes in federal law affecting social programs used by citizens of Maine.
Resolve, To Require the Examination of the System of Learning Results
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0882
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SAMPSON, LIBBY, DOLLOFF, GRIGNON, HANDY, JOHANSEN, KRYZAK, O'CONNOR, ORDWAY

Legislative Document
No. 882
H.P. 656
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
Resolve, To Require the Examination of the System of Learning 
Results
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 LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: DOLLOFF of Rumford, GRIGNON of Athens, HANDY of Lewiston, 
JOHANSEN of Monticello, KRYZAK of Acton, O'CONNOR of Berwick, ORDWAY of 
Standish.
Sec. 1.  System of learning results study.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Education shall convene a working group to study the system of learning results 
established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6209, including the 
following:
1.  Determining age-appropriate learning standards that are the product of research 
and development in the State and have undergone peer review or replication studies; and
2.  The feasibility of replacing the SAT testing system with a more reliable measure 
of student achievement such as the Accuplacer system.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by December 4, 2019, the Department of 
Education shall submit a report on the study under section 1 to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.  The committee may submit legislation 
relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to convene a working group to 
study the system of learning results and to submit a report by December 4, 2019 to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, which may submit 
legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Ensure Equitable Treatment of Super Pack License Holders in Antlerless Deer Permit Lotteries
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0881
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: FAY, DIAMOND, ACKLEY, ALLEY, COREY, MARTIN, RILEY, SKOLFIELD, THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §11109-A

Legislative Document
No. 881
H.P. 655
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Ensure Equitable Treatment of Super Pack License 
Holders in Antlerless Deer Permit Lotteries
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, ALLEY of Beals, COREY of Windham, MARTIN 
of Sinclair, RILEY of Jay, SKOLFIELD of Weld, THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11109-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 252, §1 and 
affected by §2, is further amended to read:
2.  Antlerless deer permit.  A super pack license includes:
A.  Except as provided in paragraph B, the The opportunity to enter an antlerless deer 
permit lottery pursuant to section 11152 as afforded by a license contained within the 
super pack license subject to the conditions and restrictions placed on that license; 
and
B.  An antlerless deer permit as provided under section 11152, except that it is valid 
only for antlerless deer in wildlife management districts in which at least 3,500 
antlerless deer permits are issued.  No more than 2.5% of those antlerless deer 
permits may be in the form of a super pack license.  The commissioner shall 
implement a system for issuing antlerless deer permits under this subsection.  If a 
super pack licensee obtains an antlerless deer permit under this paragraph, that person 
is not eligible to obtain an antlerless deer permit under paragraph A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the holder of a super pack license who obtains an antlerless deer 
permit to also participate in an antlerless deer permit lottery.
An Act To Repeal the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0884
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SAMPSON, JOHANSEN, KRYZAK, O'CONNOR, ORDWAY, WHITE
Amends: 5 MRSA §12004-A, 10 MRSA §8001, 22 MRSA §256-B

Legislative Document
No. 884
H.P. 658
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Repeal the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SAMPSON of Alfred.
Cosponsored by Representatives: JOHANSEN of Monticello, KRYZAK of Acton, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, ORDWAY of Standish, WHITE of Washburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §12004-A, sub-§11, as amended by PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §4, 
is repealed.
Sec. 2.  10 MRSA §8001, sub-§38, ¶K, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 397, §11, is 
repealed.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §256-B, sub-§1, ¶K, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 327, §2, is 
repealed.
Sec. 4.  32 MRSA c. 104, as amended, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law regulating dieticians and the practice of dietetics.
An Act Regarding Daylight Saving Time in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0885
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BAILEY, KESSLER, RECKITT
Amends: 1 MRSA §151

Legislative Document
No. 885
H.P. 659
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act Regarding Daylight Saving Time in Maine
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Cosponsored by Representatives: KESSLER of South Portland, RECKITT of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §151, as repealed and replaced by PL 2007, c. 129, §1, is 
amended to read:
§151.  Standard Time
The standard time for the State is the time as determined by 15 United States Code, 
Sections 260 to 267, except that the State observes year-round the provisions of 15 
United States Code, Section 260a providing for the advancement of time, commonly 
known as eastern daylight saving time.
Sec. 2.  Contingent effective date.  Section 1 of this Act does not take effect until 
the United States Congress amends 15 United States Code, Section 260a to authorize 
states to observe eastern daylight saving time year-round.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the State to observe so-called eastern daylight saving time 
year-round if the United States Congress authorizes states to do so.
An Act To Expand Workforce Access by Creating Apprenticeship Programs To Increase Access to Licensure in Certain Occupations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0890
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: KEIM, DAUGHTRY, DESCHAMBAULT, FARRIN, GUERIN, HERBIG

Legislative Document
No. 890
S.P. 256
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Expand Workforce Access by Creating Apprenticeship 
Programs To Increase Access to Licensure in Certain Occupations
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick and
Senators: DESCHAMBAULT of York, FARRIN of Somerset, GUERIN of Penobscot, 
HERBIG of Waldo.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact the Expanded Workforce Access Act of 2019, which will 
authorize the use of apprenticeships as an alternative means of obtaining licenses to 
perform certain occupations. Occupations included under this Act may include, but are 
not limited to, barbering or limited barbering and nail technology.
This bill will expand access to the workforce by allowing individuals to fulfill 
licensing requirements through participation in apprenticeship programs, thus allowing 
participants to earn a paycheck at the same time as they acquire hands-on training and 
experience.  Under this bill:
1.  The licensing boards for the occupations that are included in this expanded 
apprenticeship program will grant licenses to applicants who meet criteria established by 
the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation;
2.  The criteria established may include, without limitation:
A.  Successful completion of the 8th grade;
B.  Completion of an apprenticeship that is approved by the Department of Labor or 
the United States Department of Labor or in accordance with any applicable state or 
federal law.  For purposes of this bill, "apprenticeship" is defined as a program that 
meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 United States Code, Section 50 and 29 Code 
of Federal Regulations, Part 29; and
C.  Successful completion of any necessary examination, as determined by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.  The passing score on an 
examination for a participant in the expanded apprenticeship model may not exceed 
the passing score that is otherwise required under the rules adopted by the applicable 
licensing board.  If the rules adopted by the applicable licensing board do not 
otherwise require successful completion of an examination, an examination may not 
be required for participation in the expanded apprenticeship program.
3.  The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will be required to 
adopt rules necessary to implement the expanded apprenticeship program, including 
limitations on the length of and the numbers of hours required by each authorized 
apprenticeship.
An Act To Provide Workplace Support to Individuals with Hearing Loss
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0888
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 888
H.P. 662
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Provide Workplace Support to Individuals with Hearing 
Loss
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing 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 add hearing loss to the list of qualifying conditions for which the 
Department of Labor's vocational rehabilitation program provides services.
An Act To Require the Labeling of Foods Made with Nanotechnology
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0889
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, DESCHAMBAULT, FOLEY, MAXMIN, O'NEIL, PLUECKER, ROBERTS-LOVELL

Legislative Document
No. 889
S.P. 255
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Require the Labeling of Foods Made with 
Nanotechnology
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHIPMAN of Cumberland.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representatives: FOLEY of Biddeford, 
MAXMIN of Nobleboro, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, O'NEIL of Saco, PLUECKER of 
Warren, ROBERTS-LOVELL of South Berwick.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA c. 101, sub-c. 8 is enacted to read:
SUBCHAPTER 8
LABELS FOR FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS MADE WITH 
NANOTECHNOLOGY
§530-B.  Labels for food or food products made with nanotechnology
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Nanotechnology" means technology to control matter with dimensions of less 
than 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
2.  Labeling required.  A label must be placed on any food or food product offered 
for sale in the State made with the use of nanotechnology.  The label must:
A.  Contain a clear and concise statement that discloses the use of nanotechnology in 
production of the food or food product; and
B.  Be conspicuously and prominently placed in order to be easily seen by the 
consumer.
3.  Enforcement.  If inspection personnel of the department find that food or a food 
product is not properly labeled as required by this section, the commissioner shall issue a 
stop order for the food or food product until it is labeled in accordance with this section.
The department shall adopt rules implementing this section.  Rules adopted pursuant 
to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 
2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires that a label be placed on any food or food product offered for sale in 
the State made with the use of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the branch of 
technology concerned with the control of matter with dimensions of less than 100 
nanometers, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0892
Committee Amendment CA_A_S289 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 258, L.D. 892, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service 
Provider Tax" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Examination of Alternatives to the Service Provider Tax' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Examination of alternatives to the service provider tax. Resolved: 
That the Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Department 
of Administrative and Financial Services and other state agencies that the departments 
determine should be included shall examine the service provider tax imposed pursuant to 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 358 and alternatives to that tax. 
The 
departments shall submit a report on their findings and recommendations to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Taxation by March 1, 2020 describing the advantages and 
disadvantages of the service provider tax and alternatives that were examined. The 
committee may submit a bill related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Department of Health 
and Human Services in partnership with the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services and other state agencies that the departments determine should be included to 
examine the service provider tax and alternatives to the tax and submit a report on their 
findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation by March 1, 2020. The committee 
is authorized to submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/09/19 feac:.. 
LD892 
LR 448(02) 
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider 
Tax 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~' l ~-'J-6<-·0 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Administrative and 
Financial Services associated with performing the review and reporting the results can be performed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0448(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Preserve Maine's Heritage by Expanding Maine Youth Hunting
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0891
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: KEIM, DAVIS, DRINKWATER, MASON
Amends: 12 MRSA §11251, 12 MRSA §11402

Legislative Document
No. 891
S.P. 257
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Preserve Maine's Heritage by Expanding Maine Youth 
Hunting
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator KEIM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator: DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, 
MASON of Lisbon.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §11251, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 357, §1, is amended 
to read:
3.  Youth bear hunting days.  The commissioner may establish by rule a 3 
consecutive days, Thursday to Saturday, as youth hunting day days for hunting bear.
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §11402, sub-§4, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  Establish a 3 consecutive days, Thursday to Saturday, as youth deer hunting day 
days.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Commissioner of Inland and Fisheries and Wildlife to establish 3 
consecutive days as youth hunting days for hunting bear and deer.
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical Institutions from the Service Provider Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0892
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: VITELLI, DOUDERA, McCREIGHT, CHIPMAN, GRATWICK, MAREAN, STEWART
Amends: 36 MRSA §2552

Legislative Document
No. 892
S.P. 258
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Exempt MaineCare Appendix C Private Nonmedical 
Institutions from the Service Provider Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden, Representative McCREIGHT of 
Harpswell and
Senators: CHIPMAN of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, SANBORN, H. of 
Cumberland, Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2552, sub-§1, ¶G, as amended by PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, 
§32, is further amended to read:
G.  Private nonmedical institution services except for those residential care facilities 
that are maintained wholly or partly for the purpose of providing residents with 
medical and remedial treatment services;
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the service provider tax for so-called MaineCare Appendix C private 
nonmedical institutions, which are residential care facilities maintained wholly or partly 
for the purpose of providing residents with medical and remedial treatment services.  The 
service provider tax continues to apply to private nonmedical institution services that are 
provided by MaineCare Appendix B, D, E or F private nonmedical institutions.
An Act To Expressly Allow Nonprofit Corporations To Conduct Electronic Voting
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0894
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GRATWICK, PICKETT, CARPENTER, CYRWAY, DAVIS, JACKSON, TIMBERLAKE, HUBBELL, MORALES, STEWART
Amends: 13-B MRSA §604

Legislative Document
No. 894
S.P. 260
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Expressly Allow Nonprofit Corporations To Conduct 
Electronic Voting
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CYRWAY of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, 
President JACKSON of Aroostook, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, Representatives: 
HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, MORALES of South Portland, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  13-B MRSA §604, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 525, §13, is 
amended to read:
2.  Members to vote in person or by proxy; validity. A member entitled to vote 
may vote in person or, unless the articles of incorporation or the bylaws otherwise 
provide, may vote by proxy executed in writing by the member or by his the member's 
duly authorized attorney-in-fact. No A proxy shall be is not valid after 11 months from 
the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Where directors or 
officers are to be elected by members, the bylaws may provide that such elections may be 
conducted by mail or by electronic transmission.
Sec. 2.  13-B MRSA §604, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Voting by electronic transmission.  The bylaws may provide, or the board of 
directors or members may determine, that some or all votes by members, as well as 
actions taken in accordance with section 606, may be conducted by electronic 
transmission under procedures established by the corporation.  A vote conducted by 
electronic transmission must be filed with the minutes of members' meetings and has the 
same effect as an in-person vote or a vote by proxy.
SUMMARY
This bill specifically permits a nonprofit corporation to authorize in its bylaws the 
conduct of elections or voting, or both, through electronic transmission.
An Act To Restore Funding for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0897
Committee Amendment CA_A_S62 (Senate)

FffiST REGULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t-" to S.P. 263, L.D. 897, Bill, "An Act To 
Restore Funding for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report, incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/12/19 fea<::.. 
LD897 
LR2041(02) 
An Act To Restore Funding for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "/P- ( 5-lQ.2) 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Alloca'tions 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
$50,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $50,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 for the 
Capital Riverfront Improvement District. 
LR2041(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Restore Funding for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0897
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: POULIOT, DOORE, BRADSTREET

Legislative Document
No. 897
S.P. 263
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Restore Funding for the Capital Riverfront Improvement 
District
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative DOORE of Augusta and
Representative: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 
Capital Riverfront Improvement District N003
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds of $50,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 
for the Capital Riverfront Improvement District.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$50,000
$50,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$50,000
$50,000
An Act To Promote Economic Development through Research and Development
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0895
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: LAWRENCE, TIPPING, DILL, HERBIG

Legislative Document
No. 895
S.P. 261
In Senate, February 19, 2019
An Act To Promote Economic Development through Research and 
Development
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LAWRENCE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative TIPPING of Orono and
Senators: DILL of Penobscot, HERBIG of Waldo.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 
Maine Economic Improvement Fund 0986
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund within the 
University of Maine System to support research and development.
SUMMARY
This bill provides ongoing funds to the Maine Economic Improvement Fund within 
the University of Maine System to support research and development.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,650,000
$2,650,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,650,000
$2,650,000
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0896
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CHENETTE, CAIAZZO, GRAMLICH

Legislative Document
No. 896
S.P. 262
In Senate, February 19, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Study a Voluntary Licensing System for General 
Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CHENETTE of York.
Cosponsored by Representative CAIAZZO of Scarborough and
Representative: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Sec. 1.  Voluntary licensing system for general contractors for home 
improvement and construction.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional 
and Financial Regulation, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, shall study the 
development of a voluntary licensing system for general contractors for home 
improvement and construction.  The study must address costs of the voluntary licensing 
system, state agency resources, system implementation and the potential impact on the 
construction industry.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation shall submit a report on the study conducted under section 1, including 
suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, 
Economic Advancement and Business by December 4, 2019.  The committee is 
authorized to submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature. 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, in 
conjunction with the Department of Labor, to study the development of a voluntary 
licensing system for general contractors for home improvement and construction.  The 
department is required to submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, 
Development, Economic Advancement and Business by December 4, 2019, and the 
committee is authorized to submit a bill based on the report to the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0898
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S332 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT " A- " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 264, 
L.D. 898, Bill, "An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New 
Educators" 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide for Support for New Educators'' 
Amend the amendment in the 3rd indented paragraph from the end on the first line 
(page 2, line 15 in amendment) by striking out the following: "7 and" and inserting the 
following: '5 to' 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd indented paragraph from the end on the first line 
(page 2, line 16 in amendment) by striking out the following: "section" and inserting the 
following: 'sections 10 and' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter 
or section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment .removes the sections of the bill relating to establishing a minimum 
salary of $40,000 for certified 1;rhe s 
· g after June 30, 2020. 
SPONSORED BY: -+-+-~~~+-+-~~~~~~~~ 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
FISCAL NOTE REQL'IRE:O 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/18/19 fea~ 
LD898 
LR 171(05) 
An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New Educators 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''If' to Committee Amendment "A" CS·- 33-z) 
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Eliminates current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Eliminates future biennium cost increase - School Administrative Units 
This amendment removes the provisions in the bill that require local school administrative units (SAU's) to increase 
the minimum salary for certified teachers to $40,000 beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 and that the state fund 100% of 
the incremental cost in fiscal year 2020-21, 66% of the incremental cost in fiscal year 2021-22 and 33% of the 
incremental cost in fiscal year 2022-23. 
As amended, this bill has no fiscal impact on the State. 
LROl 71(05) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase Access to Health Care by Attracting Qualified Physicians to Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0899
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: COREY, MOORE, DILLINGHAM, GRIFFIN, HANLEY, O'CONNOR, SAMPSON, WADSWORTH, BLACK
Amends: 32 MRSA §3276

Legislative Document
No. 899
H.P. 663
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Increase Access to Health Care by Attracting Qualified 
Physicians to Maine
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COREY of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, GRIFFIN of Levant, HANLEY of Pittston, 
O'CONNOR of Berwick, SAMPSON of Alfred, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: BLACK 
of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §3276, as amended by PL 2003, c. 601, §5, is further amended 
to read:
§3276.  Temporary licensure
A physician who is qualified under section 3275 may must within 60 days of 
application for a temporary license, without examination, be granted a temporary license 
for a period not to exceed one year when the board determines that this action is 
necessary in order to provide relief for local or national emergencies or for situations in 
which the number of physicians is insufficient to supply adequate medical services or for 
the purpose of permitting the physician to serve as locum tenens for another physician 
who is licensed to practice medicine in this State. The fee for this temporary license may 
not be more than $400 $100.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law regarding the temporary licensure of physicians to require 
the temporary licensure of a physician within 60 days of application for a temporary 
license when the Board of Licensure in Medicine determines temporary licensure of the 
physician is necessary to provide relief for a local or national emergency or for a situation 
in which the number of physicians is insufficient to supply adequate medical services or 
for the purpose of permitting the physician to serve as locum tenens for another 
physician.  It reduces the fee for the temporary license from $400 to $100.
An Act To Clarify the Statute of Limitations under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0901
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER
Amends: 39-A MRSA §306

Legislative Document
No. 901
H.P. 665
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Clarify the Statute of Limitations under the Maine 
Workers' Compensation Act of 1992
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  39-A MRSA §306, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 647, §18, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Statute of limitations.  Except as provided in this section, a petition brought 
under this Act is barred unless filed within 2 years after the date of injury or the date the 
employee's employer files a required first report of injury if as required in section 303, 
whichever is later.
SUMMARY
This bill removes changes that were made by Public Law 2011, chapter 647 to the 
law governing the statute of limitations for workers' compensation claims and restores the 
law to the language that was held by the Law Court in Wilson v. Bath Iron Works, 942 
A.2d 1237 (Me. 2008) to mean that, for purposes of filing a petition under the workers' 
compensation laws, the statute of limitations expires 2 years after the date of injury or 2 
years after the date the employer files the first report of injury, whichever is later.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License Certain Mechanical Trades
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0902
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CUDDY, BELLOWS, SYLVESTER, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 902
H.P. 666
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review of the Proposal To License 
Certain Mechanical Trades
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct a 
sunrise review regarding the proposal to license certain mechanical trades.  
Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the proposal to license 
certain mechanical trades.
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established.  Resolved:  That, no later than February 
18, 2020, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a 
report with any necessary legislation following the independent assessment under section 
to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement 
and Business.  That committee is authorized to submit legislation on the subject matter of 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the 
Maine Revised Statutes of the proposal to license certain mechanical trades and submit a 
report to the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic 
Advancement and Business.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0900
Committee Amendment CA_A_H725 (House)

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Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal To License Heavy Equipment Operators
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0904
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: CUDDY, BELLOWS, SYLVESTER, JACKSON

Legislative Document
No. 904
H.P. 668
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Professional and Financial 
Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Proposal 
To License Heavy Equipment Operators
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representative: SYLVESTER of Portland, Senator: President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct a sunrise review regarding the proposal to license heavy equipment 
operators. Resolved:  That the Commissioner of Professional and Financial 
Regulation shall conduct an independent assessment pursuant to the sunrise review 
requirements in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the 
proposal to license heavy equipment operators.
Sec. 2.  Reporting date established. Resolved:  That, no later than January 10, 
2020, the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation shall submit a report 
with any necessary legislation following the independent assessment under section 1 to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business. The committee is authorized to submit legislation on the subject matter of the 
report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature. 
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation to 
conduct an assessment pursuant to the sunrise review requirements in the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 32, chapter 1-A, subchapter 2 of the licensing of heavy equipment 
operators.  The bill requires the commissioner to submit a report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business and 
allows the committee to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature.
An Act To Exempt Long-term Capital Gains from Income Tax for Certain Income Levels
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0905
Committee Amendment CA_A_H211 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 669, L.D. 905, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Long-term Capital Gains from Income Tax for Certain Income Levels" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Long-term Capital Gains' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ,QQ is enacted to read: 
00. For individuals filing a married joint return for the tax year having federal 
adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less and individuals filing all other returns 
having federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less and at least one of the 
taxpayers filing the return is 62 years of age or older, an amount equal to net long-
term capital gains included in federal adjusted gross income that: 
(1) Are attributable to sales during the taxable year of publicly traded securities 
as defined in 15 United States Code, Section 78m(h)(8)(B); 
(2) That were not acquired by the taxpayer as a gift or by inheritance; and 
(3) Have been held by the taxpayer for a holding period, as determined under the 
Code, of IO years or longer beginning on October 1, 2019 or the date of 
acquisition, whichever is later.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pmt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides an income tax deduction for cettain long-term capital gains 
related to securities held for at least IO years after October 1, 2019 that were not acquired 
by gift or inheritance if at least one of the taxpayers filing the tax return is 62 years of age 
or older and the federal adjusted gross income of the individuals filing the return is 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,' to H.P. 669, L.D. 905 
$150,000 or less for individuals filing married joint returns and $75,000 or less for all 
other returns. 
FlSCAL NOTE R£QU1R£D 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/19 feae! 
LD905 
LR2024(02) 
An Act To Exempt Long-term Capital Gains from Income Tax for Certain Income Levels 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~{ f/ ... )J / \ 
Committee: Taxation 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Future biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill allows certain taxpayers an income tax deduction for certain long-term capital gains related to securities held 
for at least 10 years after October 1, 2019. Fiscal year 2029-30 would be the first year state revenue would be reduced. 
No estimate is made of the future revenue loss to the General Fund and the Local Goverment Fund at this time. 
However, for comparison purposes, if all gains on qualified assets held 10 years or more and realized by eligible 
taxpayers in tax year 2020 were exempt, the revenue reduction would be in the $3 million range. 
LR2024(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1