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An Act To Allow Access to and Ensure the Confidentiality of Records of Child Advocacy Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2041
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §4019

Legislative Document
No. 2041
H.P. 1452
House of Representatives, January 16, 2020
An Act To Allow Access to and Ensure the Confidentiality of 
Records of Child Advocacy Centers
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4019, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 364, §1, is amended 
to read:
9.  Confidential records.  The files, reports, records, communications and working 
papers used or developed in providing services under this section are confidential and are 
not public records for purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1.  Information may be 
disclosed only to the following in order for them to carry out their duties:
A.  The department, department employees, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting 
attorneys, medical professionals and other state agencies that provide services to 
children and families;
B.  The attorney for a child who is the subject of confidential records; and
C.  A guardian ad litem appointed under section 4005 for a child who is the subject of 
confidential records.; and
D.  A court on the court's finding that access to the information may be necessary for 
the determination of an issue before the court.  The court may order the department or 
a law enforcement agency in possession of such information to provide a copy of the 
information to the court for in camera inspection.  If the court determines that the 
information is necessary for the resolution of the issue, the court may issue a 
protective order allowing the counsel of record and the clients of the counsel of 
record to review the information at the court, an office of the department or the law 
enforcement agency.  The court may allow the information to be admitted as 
evidence under seal.
SUMMARY
This bill allows confidential information related to services provided by a child 
advocacy center to be disclosed to a court if the court finds the information may be 
necessary for the determination of an issue before the court.  If the court determines the 
information is necessary for the resolution of the issue, the bill authorizes the court to 
issue a protective order allowing the counsel of record and the clients of the counsel of 
record to review the information.
An Act To Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Retain Paper Copies of Certain Vital Statistics Records
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2040
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: BAILEY
Amends: 22 MRSA §2843

Legislative Document
No. 2040
H.P. 1451
House of Representatives, January 16, 2020
An Act To Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Retain 
Paper Copies of Certain Vital Statistics Records
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BAILEY of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §2843, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2017, c. 101, §2, is further 
amended to read:
4.  Records.  Each municipality shall maintain a record of any endorsed permit 
received pursuant to subsection 3 or 3-A in the electronic death registration system 
described in section 2847.  These records must be open to public inspection A copy of an 
endorsed permit must be made available to a member of the public upon a request made 
to the municipal clerk.  The State Registrar of Vital Statistics may adopt routine technical 
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this 
subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates municipal paper record retention requirements for maintaining 
death disposition permits and requires those permits to be maintained in the electronic 
death registration system.  A copy of a permit must be made available to a member of the 
public upon a request made to the municipal clerk.
Resolve, To Allow O the Department of Public Safety To Transfer Certain Property to the LifeFlight Foundation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2042
Committee Amendment CA_A_H729 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 1453, L.D. 2042, "Resolve, To Allow 
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the Department of Public Safety To Transfer Certain Property to the LifeFlight 
Foundation" 
Amend the resolve by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/03/20 Mac:.. 
LD 2042 
LR3041(02) 
Resolve, To Allow the Department of Public Safety To Transfer Certain Property to the LifeFlight 
Revenue 
Foundation 
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Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment/},( f/- 7-< 't.J 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY2020-21 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
$0 
($163,000) 
$0 
$0 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill allows termination of a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Public Safety and the 
LifeFlight Foundation and transfers a motor vehicle, computer training equipment and $163,000 from the Department 
of Public Safety to the LifeFlight Foundation. This money is the balance remaining in an account at the Depaitment of 
Public Safety that has been dedicated to activities carried out by the LifeFlight Foundation. It is anticipated that the 
LifeFlight Foundation will continue to provide the same services it has been providing prior to enactment of this bill. 
LR3041(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Allow the Department of Public Safety To Transfer Certain Property to the LifeFlight Foundation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2042
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 2042
H.P. 1453
House of Representatives, January 16, 2020
Resolve, To Allow the Department of Public Safety To Transfer 
Certain Property to the LifeFlight Foundation
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Transfer of certain property. Resolved: That the State, by and through 
the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, upon recommendation of the 
Commissioner of Public Safety, shall transfer to the LifeFlight Foundation title and 
ownership of a 2014 Ford Expedition motor vehicle and computerized training equipment 
that were purchased by the Department of Public Safety with funds provided by the 
LifeFlight Foundation.  The Department of Public Safety shall transfer to the LifeFlight 
Foundation any funds remaining in a dedicated special revenue account maintained by the 
Department of Public Safety.  The Department of Public Safety shall terminate the 
Memorandum of Understanding, dated June 1, 2014, between the Department of Public 
Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services and the LifeFlight Foundation.
SUMMARY
This resolve:
1.  Transfers to the LifeFlight Foundation title and ownership of a motor vehicle and 
computer training equipment that were purchased by the Department of Public Safety 
with funds provided by the LifeFlight Foundation;
2.  Transfers to the LifeFlight Foundation funds provided by the LifeFlight 
Foundation and remaining in a special revenue account; and
3.  Terminates the Memorandum of Understanding, dated June 1, 2014, between the 
Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services and the LifeFlight 
Foundation.
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands (AFTER DEADLINE)
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2048
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN

Legislative Document
No. 2048
H.P. 1459
House of Representatives, January 16, 2020
Resolve, Authorizing Certain Land Transactions by the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and approved for 
introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Preamble.  The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real 
estate held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its 
uses substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House.
Whereas, the land authorized for transfer by this resolve is within the designations 
in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 598-A; and
Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell or exchange lands or interests in lands 
with the approval of the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
12, section 1814; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Director of Bureau of Parks and Lands authorized to convey land.  
Resolved:  That the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may, by a boundary line agreement and on such 
other terms and conditions as the director may direct by quitclaim deed without covenant, 
convey all interests held by the bureau in 2 parcels of land cumulatively totaling 2.923 
acres, more or less, to Richard Hatton McAuley and to Richard Hatton McAuley and 
Anita Baldwin in exchange for 2.923 acres, more or less, to execute a boundary line 
adjustment to create a straight southeast boundary line at Vaughan Woods Memorial 
State Park located in South Berwick.
SUMMARY
This resolve authorizes certain land transactions by the Director of the Bureau of 
Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in 
order to execute a boundary line adjustment to create a straight southeast boundary line at 
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park located in South Berwick.
An Act To Amend the Qualifications for the State Nuclear Safety Inspector
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2051
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK
Amends: 22 MRSA §663-A

Legislative Document
No. 2051
S.P. 724
In Senate, January 16, 2020
An Act To Amend the Qualifications for the State Nuclear Safety 
Inspector
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §663-A, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. KK, §2, is 
amended to read:
1.  Qualifications.  The State Nuclear Safety Inspector must be an individual 
knowledgeable in the field of commercial nuclear power production and possess, at a 
minimum, a master’s bachelor's degree with major work in nuclear, mechanical, electrical 
or chemical engineering and have at least 3 4 years' experience in nuclear operations.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the qualifications for the State Nuclear Safety Inspector position to 
increase the required minimum number of years of experience in nuclear operations from 
to 4 and to change the degree required of the person holding the position from a 
master's degree to a bachelor's degree.
An Act To Remove the Application of the Maine Background Check Center Act to Facilities That Provide Services to Children
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2053
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK
Amends: 22 MRSA §9053, 22 MRSA §9054

Legislative Document
No. 2053
S.P. 726
In Senate, January 16, 2020
An Act To Remove the Application of the Maine Background Check 
Center Act to Facilities That Provide Services to Children
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is repealed.
Sec. 4.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§18, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 5.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§25, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 6.  22 MRSA §9053, sub-§29, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
amended to read:
29.  Provider.  "Provider" means a licensed, certified or registered entity that 
employs direct care workers to provide long-term care, child care and in-home and 
community-based services under this chapter.
Sec. 7.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§7, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 8.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§7, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 9.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§7, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 10.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§7, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
Sec. 11.  22 MRSA §9054, sub-§7, ¶E, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 299, §25, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill removes the application of the Maine Background Check Center Act to 
facilities that provide services for children and to individuals working as direct care 
workers in such facilities.
An Act To Consolidate Certain Reporting Requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2054
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRATWICK
Amends: 22 MRSA §50, 22 MRSA §5106, 22 MRSA §5107-I, 22-A MRSA §206

Legislative Document
No. 2054
S.P. 727
In Senate, January 16, 2020
An Act To Consolidate Certain Reporting Requirements of the 
Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §50, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 279, §1, is amended to read:
§50.  Planning for long-term care services
By January 15, 2012 2021 and every 4 years thereafter the department, after input 
from interested parties, shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the current allocation of 
resources for long-term care and the goals for allocation of those resources during the 
next 4 years. The report must be based on current and projected demographic data, 
current and projected consumer needs and recent or anticipated changes in methods of 
delivery of long-term care services and must include any action taken by the department, 
both at the state and federal level, to further these goals and any recommendations for 
action by the Legislature.  The report must also include a description of the activities and 
any recommendations of the quality assurance review committee established pursuant to 
section 5107-I.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §5106, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. BB, 
§9, is repealed.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §5107-I, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2011, c. 495, §2, is 
repealed.
Sec. 4.  22-A MRSA §206, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. 
NNNNNNN, §17, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill consolidates reporting requirements regarding Department of Health and 
Human Services planning for and activities concerning the State's aging population and 
incapacitated and dependent adults and the department's quality assurance review 
committee's recommendations and activities.  It also repeals requirements for annual 
press releases and reports by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services regarding 
department spending, welfare fraud-related statistics, contracting services, grants received 
from the Federal Government and total out-of-state travel costs for employees.
Resolve, To Create the Frequent Users System Engagement Collaborative”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2056
Committee Amendment CA_A_H863 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1460, L.D. 2056, “Resolve, To Create 
the Frequent Users System Engagement Collaborative”
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:
'Sec. 2.  Membership.  Resolved:  That the collaborative consists of the director 
of the Maine State Housing Authority or the director's designee, who shall serve as chair, 
and other members appointed by the director as follows:
1.  The Commissioner of Health and Human Services or the commissioner's designee;
2.  The Commissioner of Corrections or the commissioner's designee;
3.  One member representing the Statewide Homeless Council;
4.  One member representing the Maine Sheriffs' Association;
5.  One member representing providers of emergency health services;
6.  One member representing municipal officers; and
7.  Any other members with relevant expertise as determined by the director.' 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 4 and inserting the following:
'Sec. 4.  Report.  Resolved:  That, no later than January 1, 2022, the collaborative 
shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over health and human services matters.  The report must include the collaborative's plan 
to provide stable housing and community services developed pursuant to section 3, 
including the cost savings that could be achieved by reductions in the use of high-cost 
services and any recommendations developed by the collaborative on providing stable 
housing and community services to persons consuming high-cost services.  The joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services 
matters may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature 
related to the report.' 
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 1460, L.D. 2056
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the unanimous report of the committee, adds one member 
representing municipal officers to the membership of the Frequent Users System 
Engagement Collaborative.  This amendment also changes the reporting date for the 
collaborative and the session of the 130th Legislature to which legislation may be 
submitted.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 07/10/20
LD 2056
LR 3086(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Any additional costs to the Maine State Housing Authority, the Department of Corrections and the Department of 
Health and Human Services to be members of the collaborative are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources.
Resolve, To Create the Frequent Users System Engagement Collaborative
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
LR3086(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify the Provision for Care of Infants after Birth
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2059
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON
Amends: 22 MRSA §1531

Legislative Document
No. 2059
H.P. 1463
House of Representatives, January 16, 2020
An Act To Clarify the Provision for Care of Infants after Birth
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
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:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1531, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 426, §1, is amended 
to read:
1.  Prophylactic ophthalmic ointment and reporting requirement.  Every 
physician, midwife or nurse in charge shall instill or cause to be instilled into the eyes of 
an infant within 24 hours after its birth prophylactic ophthalmic ointment prescribed by 
the department and provided without cost by the department.  If one or both eyes of an 
infant become reddened or inflamed at any time within 4 weeks after birth, the midwife, 
nurse or person having charge of the infant shall report the condition of the eyes at once 
to a physician the infant's primary care provider licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 or 48.
Sec. 2.  PL 2019, c. 426, §2 is amended to read:
Sec. 2.  Department of Health and Human Services to amend develop 
form.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its newborn blood 
spot screening refusal form to include a section permitting develop an ophthalmic 
ointment and vitamin K injection refusal form that permits a parent to refuse the 
prophylactic ophthalmic ointment or vitamin K injection required under the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 1531 for the infant of that parent.
SUMMARY
This bill makes the following changes to the laws governing the administration of 
prophylactic ophthalmic ointment and vitamin K injections to infants:
1.  It specifies that the incidence of inflamed or reddened eyes in an infant be reported 
to the infant's primary care provider rather than to an unspecified physician;
2.  It removes language specifying that the ophthalmic ointment is prescribed and 
provided without cost by the Department of Health and Human Services; and
3.  It requires the department to develop a form to be used by a parent wishing to 
refuse the prophylactic ophthalmic ointment or vitamin K injection that is separate from 
the newborn blood spot screening refusal form.
An Act To Amend the Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Board Laws Regarding Registered Equipment
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2062
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: CYRWAY
Amends: 8 MRSA §1020

Legislative Document
No. 2062
S.P. 732
In Senate, January 21, 2020
An Act To Amend the Department of Public Safety, Gambling 
Control Board Laws Regarding Registered Equipment
Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  8 MRSA §1020, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 585, §7, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Registration required.  A slot machine may not be operated or distributed 
pursuant to this chapter unless the slot machine is registered by the board and the slot 
machine operator and the slot machine distributor entity that distributes the slot machine 
or associated equipment are each licensed by the board or the slot machine is distributed 
to and operated by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training 
and education under section 1011, subsection 1-B.
Sec. 2.  8 MRSA §1020, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 and 
affected by Pt. B, §11, is amended to read:
4.  Examination of slot machines and associated equipment.  The board shall, in 
cooperation with the department, examine slot machines and associated equipment of slot 
machine distributors licensed entities seeking registration as required in this chapter.  The 
board shall require the slot machine distributor licensed entity seeking examination and 
approval of the slot machine or associated equipment to pay the anticipated cost of the 
examination before the examination occurs.  After the examination occurs, the board shall 
refund overpayments or charge and collect amounts sufficient to reimburse the board for 
underpayments of actual cost.  The board may contract for the examinations of slot 
machines and associated equipment as required by this section.
SUMMARY
This bill allows for the registration of slot machines and associated equipment by 
certain licensed entities other than slot machine distributors.
An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2061
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: JACKSON, McCREA, CARPENTER, CHIPMAN, HARNETT, STANLEY, TIPPING, ZEIGLER
Amends: 36 MRSA §574-D

Legislative Document
No. 2061
S.P. 731
In Senate, January 16, 2020
An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest 
Products Industry
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
203.
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative McCREA of Fort Fairfield and
Senators: CARPENTER of Aroostook, CHIPMAN of Cumberland, Representatives: 
HARNETT of Gardiner, STANLEY of Medway, TIPPING of Orono, ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §574-D is enacted to read:
§574-D.  Intrastate transportation of forest products
If a landowner owns 50,000 or more acres of forest land in the State and allows the 
transportation of forest products harvested on the landowner's land from a location in the 
State to another location in the State in violation of federal law or regulation or an 
international trade agreement, all land of that landowner must be considered ineligible for 
classification under this subchapter and must be withdrawn pursuant to section 581.
A landowner whose land is withdrawn from classification under this section is not 
eligible for a property tax exemption under subchapter 4-C, reimbursement under chapter 
or any income tax credit under chapter 822 and may not receive any state-awarded 
grant or other state funding.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that land of a landowner that owns 50,000 or more acres of forest 
land in the State and allows transportation of forest products harvested on the landowner's 
land from a location in the State to another location in the State in violation of federal law 
or regulation or an international trade agreement is ineligible for classification under the 
Maine Tree Growth Tax Law and the landowner may not receive certain tax incentives or 
state grants or other state funding.
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2065
Committee Amendment CA_A_H752 (House)

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An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2066
Committee Amendment CA_A_H734 (House)
Amends: 38 MRSA §91

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "t4' to H.P. 1468, L.D. 2066, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License 
Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §91, as amended by PL 1999, c. 355, §14, is further amended 
by adding at the end a new paragraph to read: 
Notwithstanding the training trip requirements under this section, the commission 
may establish alternative requirements for pilots under the jurisdiction of the commission 
who are seeking route endorsements in areas of low traffic volume as defined by the 
commission. The commission shall adopt rules implementing any alternative initial 
license criteria for pilots seeking route endorsements in areas of low traffic volume that 
are established by the commission. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are· routine 
technical rules as defmed in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the language in the bill allowing the Maine Pilotage 
Commission to establish alternative initial license criteria for pilots who are seeking low 
traffic volume route endorsements and requiring the commission to adopt routine 
technical rules to implement any criteria that are established. 
The amendment makes minor technical changes, including: 
1. Removing a reference to "existing" pilots; 
2. 
Clarifying how the alternative criteria relate to the current training trip 
requirements; and 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"!),, to H.P. 1468, L.D. 2066 
3. Moving the new provisions to their own paragraph. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/03/20 frac 
LD 2066 
LR 3024(02) 
An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License Criteria 
for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fJ,( ff,. 7 > Y) 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any costs to the Maine Pilotage Commission to establish alternative initial license criteria and to adopt routine 
technical rules are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3024(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish Alternative Initial License Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2066
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN
Amends: 38 MRSA §91

Legislative Document
No. 2066
H.P. 1468
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
An Act To Authorize the Maine Pilotage Commission To Establish 
Alternative Initial License Criteria for Existing Pilots Seeking 
Endorsements for Low Traffic Volume Routes
Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 203.
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  38 MRSA §91, last ¶, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 355, §14, is amended to 
read:
An applicant must complete a training trip in the area for which that person is making 
application under the direction of a licensed pilot actively piloting in that area.  These 
training trips must be on vessels of at least 1600 gross tons except that the commission 
may establish alternative initial license criteria for existing pilots under the jurisdiction of 
the commission who are seeking route endorsements in areas of low traffic volume as 
defined by the commission.  The commission shall establish standards for proof of such 
training and the minimum number of trips required.  Once those standards are 
established, they may be amended only upon a 2/3 vote of the commission.  The 
commission shall adopt rules implementing any alternative initial license criteria for 
existing pilots seeking route endorsements in areas of low traffic volume that are 
established by the commission.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine 
technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Maine Pilotage Commission to establish alternative initial license 
criteria for existing pilots who are seeking low-volume route endorsements and requires 
the commission to adopt routine technical rules to implement any criteria that are 
established.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2068
House Amendment HA_A_H719 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT ''A '' to H.P. 1469, L.D. 2068, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a 
Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center 
for Disease Control and Prevention" 
Amend the resolve by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency 
clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(Representative~ N) 
TOWN:York 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27: Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2069
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2069
H.P. 1470
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 27: 
Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in 
Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 27: 
Standards for Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools, a provisionally 
adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control that has been submitted to the Legislature for 
review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is 
authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 27: Standards for 
Pesticide Applications and Public Notification in Schools, a major substantive rule of the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 26: Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings Except K-12 Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2070
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Legislative Document
No. 2070
H.P. 1471
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 26: 
Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All 
Occupied Buildings Except K-12 Schools, a Major Substantive Rule 
of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Board of Pesticides Control
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop for the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 26: 
Standards for Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings 
Except K-12 Schools, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department 
of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control that has been 
submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 26: Standards for 
Indoor Pesticide Applications and Notification for All Occupied Buildings Except K-12 
Schools, a major substantive rule of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2068
Committee: Health and Human Services

Legislative Document
No. 2068
H.P. 1469
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 15: 
Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a Major Substantive Rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for 
Disease Control and Prevention
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative HYMANSON of York for the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed 
pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 15: 
Death with Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of 
the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 15: Death with 
Dignity Act Reporting Rule, a major substantive rule of the Department of Health and 
Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Leaming Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2072
Committee Amendment CA_A-HA_A_H745 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT "A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "N' to H.P. 1473, 
L.D. 2072, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Leaming 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Education" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
· 
'Amend the resolve by striking out eve1ything after the title and inserting the 
following:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment re1es ~e emergency preamble •~d emergency clause, 
SPONSORED BY: 
\ 
· vr~ ~.J,d 
(Representative KORNFIELD) 
TOWN: Bangor 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2072
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S446 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 
1473, L.D. 2072, "Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the 
Department of Education" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 12 and 13 in amendment) and inserting the following: 
'Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the 
following:' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
··;------i----
SPONSORED BY: · ·~ c/ v\ I\"~ L,~. 
(Senator MILLETT, R.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/17 /20 ~ac 
LD 2072 
LR 3188(06) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for 
Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''Pt' to Committee Amendment_:'A" 
Sponsor: Sen. Millett of Cumberland (' 
~ 
· 
Fiscal Note Required: No 
Fiscal Note 
No fiscal impact 
LR3 l 88(06) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2072
Committee Amendment CA_A_H714 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1473, L.D. 2072, "Resolve, Regarding 
Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for 
Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education" 
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the emergency preamble and 
before the emergency clause and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction, a provisionally adopted major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the 
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, 
subchapter 2-A is authorized only if the following changes are made: 
1. The rule must be amended in the preamble to the language strand in the English 
language arts standards to emphasize that these standards are not a checklist but key 
components of reading, writing, speaking and listening instruction and that these 
standards should be treated as such; 
2. The rule must be amended in the preamble to the reading strand of the English 
language arts standards to include reference to texts in cursive, print and digital fonts; and 
3. The rule must be amended in mathematics standards, coding reference 3.MD.A.1 
to add a reference to analog and digital clocks.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, authorizes the 
Department of Education to finally adopt the provisionally adopted rule Chapter 132: 
Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction only if specified changes are made. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/25/20 frae. 
LD 2072 
LR 3188(02) 
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 132: Learning Results: Parameters for 
Essential Instruction, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,IJ. ( /I- 7JttJ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
· 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to make the required changes to portions of Chapter 132: Leaming 
Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR3188(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 125: Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 2071
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs

Legislative Document
No. 2071
H.P. 1472
House of Representatives, January 23, 2020
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 125: 
Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School 
Administrative Units, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department 
of Education
(EMERGENCY)
Reported by Representative KORNFIELD of Bangor for the Department of Education 
pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires 
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by 
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review; 
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the 
Legislature's position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Adoption.  Resolved:  That final adoption of portions of Chapter 125: 
Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a 
provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has 
been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve provides for legislative review of portions of Chapter 125: Basic 
Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units, a major 
substantive rule of the Department of Education.