pem207/maine-bills huggingface dataset:
An Act Relating to Penalties for an Employer for the Retail Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor when the Employer Possesses a Driver's License Reader
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0552
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DIAMOND, ORDWAY, BLIER, COREY
Amends: 22 MRSA §1551, 22 MRSA §1555-B

Legislative Document
No. 552
S.P. 174
In Senate, January 31, 2019
An Act Relating to Penalties for an Employer for the Retail Sale of 
Tobacco Products to a Minor when the Employer Possesses a 
Driver's License Reader
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative ORDWAY of Standish and
Representatives: BLIER of Buxton, COREY of Windham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1551, sub-§1-E is enacted to read:
1-E.  Electronic age verification device.  "Electronic age verification device" means 
an electronic device that is capable of scanning a person's motor vehicle operator's license 
or identification card described in section 1555-A to verify the person's age at the time of 
a retail sale of a tobacco product.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1555-B, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 308, §6, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Sales to persons who have not attained 21 years of age prohibited.  A person 
may not sell, furnish, give away or offer to sell, furnish or give away a tobacco product to 
any person who has not attained 21 years of age, unless the person has attained 18 years 
of age as of July 1, 2018.  Tobacco products may not be sold at retail to any person who 
has not attained 30 years of age unless the seller first verifies that person's age by means 
of reliable photographic identification containing the person's date of birth.  That a person 
appeared to be 30 years of age or older does not constitute a defense to a violation of this 
section.  Notwithstanding subsection 8, paragraph A-1, an employer who has an 
electronic age verification device is not considered to have violated this subsection when 
a person employed by the employer fails to use the electronic age verification device to 
verify a person's age at the time of the retail sale and sells a tobacco product to a person 
who has not attained 21 years of age.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that an employer who sells tobacco products and who has an 
electronic age verification device is not subject to a civil violation if a person employed 
by the employer does not use the electronic age verification device to verify a person's 
age for the sale of tobacco products and sells a tobacco product to a person who has not 
attained 21 years of age.
An Act To Ban Nicotine Liquid Containers
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0551
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CARPENTER, DILLINGHAM, DAVIS, DIAMOND, GRATWICK, JACKSON, MORALES
Amends: 22 MRSA §1560-B

Legislative Document
No. 551
S.P. 173
In Senate, January 31, 2019
An Act To Ban Nicotine Liquid Containers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford and
Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GRATWICK of Penobscot, 
President JACKSON of Aroostook, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland, Representative: 
MORALES of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1560-B, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 288, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1560-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 288, §1, is 
amended to read:
2.  Prohibition.  Beginning January 1, 2016 2020, a person may not sell, furnish, 
give away or offer to sell, furnish or give away a nicotine liquid container unless the 
container is child-resistant packaging.
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §1560-B, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 288, §1, is 
repealed.
Sec. 4.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits, beginning January 1, 2020, a person from selling, furnishing or 
giving away a nicotine liquid container.
An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0553
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: LUCHINI, STROM

Legislative Document
No. 553
S.P. 175
In Senate, January 31, 2019
An Act To Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock.
Cosponsored by Representative STROM of Pittsfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to ensure proper oversight of sports betting.
An Act To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0555
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 177, L.D. 555, Bill, "An Act To 
Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage" 
Amend the bill by adding after section 9 the following: 
'Sec. 10. Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this 
State on or after January 1, 2020. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to be 
renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date. 
Sec. 11. Exemption from review. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 24-A, section 2752, this Act is enacted without review and evaluation by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the bill's requirements for coverage of colorectal cancer 
screening apply to health insurance plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2020. 
The amendment also adds language exempting the Act from the provisions of the Maine 
Revised Statutes, Title 24-A, section 2752. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/19 frae 
LD555 
LR 1326(02) 
An Act To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Updating Screening Coverage 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"{+' ($ .. 'iC) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - State Employee Health Plan 
This bill would require the state employee health plan to cover all colorectal examinations and laboratory tests that are 
recommended by a provider in accordance with published guidelines. The health plan has indicated that this would 
require coverage of additional services not cunently offered by the plan. The health plan anticipates coverage of thest> 
additional services to cost $11,000 per fiscal year, but these costs would not have an impact on premiums. As a resuh, 
any additional costs to the health plan are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing resources. 
LR1326(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Animals in Unattended Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0556
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: CARPENTER, DILL, BAILEY, CARDONE, WARREN
Amends: 7 MRSA §4019

Legislative Document
No. 556
S.P. 178
In Senate, February 5, 2019
An Act To Protect Animals in Unattended Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARPENTER of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Senator: DILL of Penobscot, Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, CARDONE 
of Bangor, WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §4019, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:
2-A.  Removal by other than authorized person.  After making reasonable efforts 
to locate a motor vehicle's owner, a person other than an authorized person as defined in 
subsection 1 may enter a motor vehicle to remove an animal if the person:
A.  Notifies law enforcement or calls the E-9-1-1 system before entering the motor 
vehicle;
B.  Determines that the motor vehicle is locked and there is no other reasonable 
means for exit and uses no more force than is reasonably necessary to enter the motor 
vehicle and remove the animal;
C.  Has a good faith belief, based upon known circumstances, that entry into the 
motor vehicle is necessary because the animal's safety, health or well-being appears 
to be in immediate danger from heat, cold or lack of adequate ventilation and the 
conditions could reasonably be expected to cause extreme suffering or death; and
D.  Remains with the animal in a safe location in reasonable proximity to the motor 
vehicle until an authorized person as defined in subsection 1 arrives.
Sec. 2.  7 MRSA §4019, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 288, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Immunity.   An authorized person who removes an animal from a motor vehicle 
pursuant to subsection 1 or a person who removes an animal from a motor vehicle 
pursuant to subsection 2-A is immune from criminal or civil liability that might otherwise 
result from the removal.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a person who is not a law enforcement officer, humane agent, animal 
control officer, firefighter, first responder or security guard to enter a vehicle and remove 
an animal if the animal's safety, health or well-being appears to be in immediate danger.  
The bill provides that a person who removes an animal from a vehicle under these 
conditions is immune from criminal or civil liability.
An Act To Clarify the Authority To Recall Municipal Officials
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0554
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CLAXTON, KEIM, MOORE
Amends: 30-A MRSA §2505

Legislative Document
No. 554
S.P. 176
In Senate, January 31, 2019
An Act To Clarify the Authority To Recall Municipal Officials
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Senators: KEIM of Oxford, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §2505, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 324, §1, is 
repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision that limits the use of the recall process for elected 
municipal officials in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 2505 to cases in 
which the official is convicted of a crime, the conduct of which occurred during the 
official's term of office and the victim of which is the municipality.
An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New Homeowners
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0560
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GROHOSKI
Amends: 36 MRSA §681, 36 MRSA §683

Legislative Document
No. 560
H.P. 404
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Improve Access to Property Tax Exemptions for New 
Homeowners
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GROHOSKI of Ellsworth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §681, sub-§5, ¶¶A and B, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 647, §3 
and affected by §5, are amended to read:
A.    Shareholder in a cooperative housing corporation that owns a homestead in this 
State; and
B.    Shareholder for the preceding 12 months in the cooperative housing corporation 
specified in paragraph A; and
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §683, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 478, §1, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Exemption amount.  Except for assessments for special benefits, the just value of 
$10,000 of the homestead of a permanent resident of this State who has owned a 
homestead in this State for the preceding 12 months is exempt from taxation.  
Notwithstanding this subsection, a permanent resident of this State who loses ownership 
of a homestead in this State due to a tax lien foreclosure and subsequently regains 
ownership of the homestead from the municipality that foreclosed on the tax lien is 
deemed to have continuously owned the homestead and may not be determined ineligible 
for the exemption provided in this section due to the ownership of the homestead by the 
municipality.  In determining the local assessed value of the exemption, the assessor shall 
multiply the amount of the exemption by the ratio of current just value upon which the 
assessment is based as furnished in the assessor's annual return pursuant to section 383.  
If the title to the homestead is held by the applicant jointly or in common with others, the 
exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the just value of the homestead, but may be 
apportioned among the owners who reside on the property to the extent of their respective 
interests.  A municipality responsible for administering the homestead exemption has no 
obligation to create separate accounts for each partial interest in a homestead owned 
jointly or in common.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a permanent resident of the State who owns a homestead in the 
State does not need to own the homestead for the preceding 12 months in order to qualify 
for the Maine resident homestead property tax exemption.
An Act To Improve Shoreland Zoning Rules and Enforcement To Support Municipalities
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0562
Committee Amendment CA_A_H38 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/1,, to H.P. 406, L.D. 562, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Shoreland Zoning Rules and Enforcement To Support Municipalities" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection J in the 7th line (page 1, line 10 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "basic and advanced" and inserting the following: 'basis' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 3 in the 8th line (page 1, line 11 in L.D.) by 
striking out "basic" and inserting the, following: 'basis' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, amends the bill by 
removing the requirement that the Department of Economic and Community 
Development, Office of Community Development provide both basic and advanced 
training to code enforcement officers in the technical and legal aspects of code 
enforcement and instead removes from existing law the designation that the training 
program required by statute be basic. 
co 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See a«.clml) 
1TTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/12/19 feac 
LD562 
LR 509(02) 
An Act To Improve Shoreland Zoning Rules and Enforcement To Support Muni:pali:\es 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/I(#~/ 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional an? Judicial Impact Statements 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
LR0509(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Encourage the Installation of Solar Panels on Residential Property
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0564
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLUME, BREEN, BABINE, BAILEY, DENK, HOBBS, HYMANSON, RYKERSON
Amends: 36 MRSA §656

Legislative Document
No. 564
H.P. 408
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Encourage the Installation of Solar Panels on Residential 
Property
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Senator BREEN of Cumberland and
Representatives: BABINE of Scarborough, BAILEY of Saco, DENK of Kennebunk, HOBBS 
of Wells, HYMANSON of York, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §656, sub-§1, ¶K is enacted to read:
K.  Solar panels and equipment necessary for operation of the solar panels installed 
on property that qualifies for a homestead exemption under section 683.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a property tax exemption for solar panels and associated equipment 
installed on residential property that qualifies for a homestead exemption.
An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0561
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BLUME, BAILEY, DENK, LANDRY, MARTIN, RYKERSON, BREEN
Amends: 36 MRSA §5122

Legislative Document
No. 561
H.P. 405
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Exempt from Taxation Certain Out-of-state Pensions
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BLUME of York.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Saco, DENK of Kennebunk, LANDRY of 
Farmington, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, RYKERSON of Kittery, 
Senator: BREEN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶QQ is enacted to read:
QQ.  For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, to the extent included in 
federal adjusted gross income, an amount equal to the amount of the taxpayer's 
contribution to a pension plan.  This paragraph does not apply to amounts deducted 
under paragraph M-1 or to a taxpayer who does not meet the requirements of 
subparagraph (1).
(1)  The subtraction allowed pursuant to this paragraph is permitted only for a 
taxpayer who:
(a)  Made all of the contributions to the pension plan while residing in 
another jurisdiction that allows a similar modification by a former resident of 
this State for contributions made to a pension plan while a resident of this 
State; and
(b)  Paid income taxes on the amount contributed to the pension plan.
(2)  As used in this paragraph, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
(a)  "Another jurisdiction" means another state or territory of the United 
States, a political subdivision of such a state or territory and the District of 
Columbia.
(b)  "Contribution" means the total amount paid by a taxpayer to a pension 
plan divided by the life expectancy of that member, as determined by the 
United States Social Security Administration.
(c)  "Employee retirement plan" has the same meaning as in paragraph M-1.
(d)  "Individual retirement account" has the same meaning as in paragraph 
M-1.
(e)  "Pension plan" means an employee retirement plan or an individual 
retirement account.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from Maine income tax certain income from out-of-state pensions 
in order to avoid double taxation of that income.  The exemption is only for the amount of 
the contribution made by the taxpayer divided by the life expectancy of the taxpayer and 
applies only if the income is included in federal adjusted gross income and not deducted 
under the general pension deduction.
In order to qualify for the exemption, the contribution must have been made using 
income on which income tax was paid and is available only if the state in which the 
taxpayer resided at the time of the contribution provides a similar exemption to a former 
resident of Maine.
An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0563
Committee Amendment CA_A_H180 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §4326

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/t" to H.P. 407, L.D. 563, Bill, "An Act To Help 
Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 5 to 7 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 5. 30-A MRSA §4326, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 
4-A. Addressing sea level rise. A municipality or multimunicipal region that is in 
the coastal area may include in its comprehensive plan projections regarding changes in 
sea level and potential effects of the• rise in sea level on buildings, transportation 
infrastructure, sewage treatment facilities and other relevant municipal, multimunicipal or 
privately held infrastructure or property and may develop a coordinated plan for 
addressing the effects of the rise in sea level. For the purposes of this subsection, "coastal 
area" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 1802, subsection 1.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that a municipality or multimunicipal region that is in the 
"coastal area" as that term is defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 
1802, subsection 1 is subject to the bill. The amendment also strikes from the bill a 
requirement that state, local and certain federal agencies responsible for regulating, 
planning, developing or managing coastal resources conduct their activities affecting the 
coastal area consistent with the policy of encouraging the assessment of and planning for 
the effects of the rise in sea level. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/19/19 Mae!-
LD563 
LR 507(02) 
An Act To Help Municipalities Prepare for Sea Level Rise 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '~' ( H-/80) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry to encourage the assessment of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level on relevant state, 
regional, municipal or privately held infrastructure, property or resources are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
Municipalities may incur costs if they choose to rewrite existing comprehensive plans to incorporate the assessment 
of and planning for the effects of a change in sea level. Such rewrites would be voluntary and any related costs are 
not expected to be significant. 
LR0507(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Create a Universal Basic Income
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0567
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 567
H.P. 411
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create a Universal Basic Income
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SYLVESTER of Portland.  (BY REQUEST)
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 measures designed to establish a universal basic income 
for residents of the State.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Submit to the United States Secretary of Agriculture a Plan for Continued Implementation of the Maine Industrial Hemp Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0569
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: HICKMAN, JACKSON, LANDRY, MAREAN, MAXMIN, STANLEY, TALBOT ROSS, BLACK, DILL, MIRAMANT

Legislative Document
No. 569
H.P. 413
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry To Submit to the United States Secretary of Agriculture a 
Plan for Continued Implementation of the Maine Industrial Hemp 
Program
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: LANDRY of Farmington, MAREAN of Hollis, MAXMIN of Nobleboro, 
STANLEY of Medway, TALBOT ROSS of Portland, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, DILL of 
Penobscot, MIRAMANT of Knox.
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 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry currently 
oversees Maine’s industrial hemp program; and
Whereas, under the federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which took 
effect on January 1, 2019, states that wish to retain primary regulatory authority over the 
production of hemp must devise and submit a plan to the United States Secretary of 
Agriculture; and
Whereas, it is critical that Maine obtain federal approval to continue 
implementation of Maine's industrial hemp program; 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.  Development and submission of plan. Resolved:  That, in accordance 
with the federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry shall submit, within 90 days of the effective date of this 
resolve, a plan to the United States Secretary of Agriculture to continue the State's 
industrial hemp program and to regulate hemp in accordance with federal requirements.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to 
submit a plan to the United States Secretary of Agriculture to continue Maine's industrial 
hemp program and to regulate hemp in accordance with federal requirements.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Initiate a Service Development Plan for Commuter and Passenger Train Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0571
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SHEATS, CLAXTON, BROOKS, CLOUTIER, COLLINGS, HANDY, BELLOWS, CHIPMAN

Legislative Document
No. 571
H.P. 415
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Initiate a 
Service Development Plan for Commuter and Passenger Train 
Service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn Area
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin and
Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, COLLINGS of Portland, 
HANDY of Lewiston, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Sec. 1.  Service development plan. Resolved: That the Department of 
Transportation shall initiate a service development plan for commuter and passenger train 
service between Portland and the Lewiston and Auburn area.  The plan must indicate the 
locations of railway stations in towns along the corridor route and include an 
environmental impact statement for each station site.  The department shall submit a 
progress report to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation by January 15, 2020.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to initiate a service 
development plan for commuter and passenger train service between Portland and the 
Lewiston and Auburn area.  The plan must indicate the locations of railway stations in 
towns along the corridor route and include an environmental impact statement for each 
station site.  It directs the department to submit a progress report to the Joint Standing 
Committee on Transportation by January 15, 2020.
An Act To Create an Airplane Mechanic Education Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0570
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CARDONE, GRATWICK, CAMPBELL, KORNFIELD, LYFORD, SCHNECK, STANLEY, VEROW, DILL, GUERIN

Legislative Document
No. 570
H.P. 414
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Create an Airplane Mechanic Education Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator GRATWICK of Penobscot and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, KORNFIELD of Bangor, LYFORD of Eddington, 
SCHNECK of Bangor, STANLEY of Medway, VEROW of Brewer, Senators: DILL of 
Penobscot, GUERIN of Penobscot.
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 develop a program to train and educate individuals for a career 
in aircraft mechanics and maintenance.
An Act Regarding the State Bird
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0572
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: AUSTIN, DIAMOND, BRYANT, DUNPHY, HICKMAN, PERKINS, SHEATS, WHITE, MOORE, ROSEN

Legislative Document
No. 572
H.P. 416
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act Regarding the State Bird
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative AUSTIN of Skowhegan.
Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and
Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUNPHY of Old Town, HICKMAN of Winthrop, 
PERKINS of Oakland, SHEATS of Auburn, WHITE of Washburn, Senators: MOORE of 
Washington, ROSEN of Hancock.
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 specify the black-capped chickadee or the boreal chickadee as 
the state bird.
An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are Included within the Definition oflndigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0574
Committee Amendment CA_A_H155 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 418, L.D. 574, Bill, "An Act To 
Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are 
Included within the Definition oflndigent Legal Services" 
Amend the bill in section 2 in paragraph Din the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 13 and 14 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "subject to the limitations in section 1804, 
subsection 3, paragraph N" 
Amend the bill in section 4 in paragraph N in the last 2 lines (page 1, lines 23 and 24 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Compensation for preparation and filing of the 
petition may not exceed $1,500." 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 4 the following: 
'Sec. 5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Z112 
Initiative: Provides funds for the commission to prepare and file petitions for certiorari to 
the Supreme Cou1t on behalf of indigent parties or juveniles. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOT AL 
2019-20 
$9,000 
$9,000 
2020-21 
$12,000 
$12,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page l-129LR1797(02)-1 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
R.o\ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "It "to H.P. 418, L.D. 574 
SUMMARY 
This amendment deletes the cap on compensation for a corut-appointed attorney's 
work on filing a petition for certiorari to the Supr~me Court of the United States. The 
amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~~iliK~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/09/19 feac 
LD 574 
LR 1797(02) 
An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are 
Included within the Definition of Indigent Legal Services 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~' { H ·-/55) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$9,000 
$12,000 
$9,000 
$12,000 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$12,000 
$12,000 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$12,000 
$12,000 
This bill would add filing a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Comt to the services provided by the Maine 
Conunission on Indigent Legal Services. The Commission estimates about 3 to 7 instances per year that a petition 
would be filed. Assuming a petition takes 40 hours of time to prepare, each petition would cost the Commission 
$2,400. As a result, costs to the Cmmnission could total $7,200 to $16,800 per year, averaging $12,000 per year. The 
bill includes appropriations of $9,000 in FY 2019-20 and $12,000 in FY 2020-21. 
LRl 797(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop and Implement an Online Leaming Platform for Students and Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0576
Committee Amendment CA_A_H125 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. fl "to H.P. 420, L.D. 576, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Education To Develop and Implement an Online Leaming Platform for 
Students and Educators" 
Amend the resolve by strildng out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Department ofEducation To Study and Develop an Online 
Learning Platform for Students and Educators' 
Amend the resolve by strildng out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 
Online learning platform. 
Resolved: 
That the Department of 
Education shall establish a worldng group to study and develop an online platform to 
facilitate the provision of online, virtual instruction by state-certified teachers to students 
in every public school in the State and the provision of a variety of high-quality 
professional development opportunities to educators across the State. The Department of 
Education shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
by January 1, 2020 on the progress toward and obstacles to the development, expected 
costs and a strategy for implementation of the online platform. 
The joint standing 
committee may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature to 
address any obstacles to the development and implementation of the online platform and 
any other concerns.' 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the requirement in the resolve that the Department of 
Education implement an online platform and instead requires the department to study and 
develop an online platform. The amendment also requires the report to the Joint Standing 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT .. IJ,, to H.P. 420, L.D. 576 
Committee on Education and Cultural · Affairs required by the resolve to include the 
expected costs and a strategy for implem.entation of the online platfmm. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
~H~~~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/08/19 feac. 
LD 576 
LR 974(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop and Implement an Online Learning 
Platform for Students and Educators 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment {1,( /1-IJ.S) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Education to conduct the required study can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR0974(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States Are Included within the Definition of Indigent Legal Services
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0574
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MOONEN
Amends: 4 MRSA §1802, 4 MRSA §1804

Legislative Document
No. 574
H.P. 418
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Clarify That Petitions for Certiorari to the Supreme 
Court of the United States Are Included within the Definition of 
Indigent Legal Services
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §1802, sub-§4, ¶¶B and C, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 419, §2, 
are amended to read:
B.  An indigent party in a civil case in which the United States Constitution or the 
Constitution of Maine or federal or state law requires that the State provide 
representation; and
C.  Juvenile defendants.; and
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §1802, sub-§4, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  An indigent defendant or party or a juvenile for the purpose of filing, on behalf of 
that indigent defendant or party or juvenile, a petition for certiorari to the Supreme 
Court of the United States from an adverse decision of the Law Court on a case for 
which services were previously provided to that defendant or party or juvenile 
pursuant to paragraph A, B or C subject to the limitations in section 1804, subsection 
3, paragraph N.
Sec. 3.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§3, ¶¶L and M, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. 
UUUU, §7, are amended to read:
L.  Establish processes and procedures to acquire investigative and expert services 
that may be necessary for a case, including contracting for such services; and
M.  Establish procedures for handling complaints about the performance of counsel 
providing indigent legal services.; and
Sec. 4.  4 MRSA §1804, sub-§3, ¶N is enacted to read:
N.  Develop a procedure for approving requests by counsel for authorization to file a 
petition as described in section 1802, subsection 4, paragraph D.  Compensation for 
preparation and filing of the petition may not exceed $1,500.
SUMMARY
This bill includes in the definition of "indigent legal services" the filing, on behalf of 
an indigent party or defendant or a juvenile, of a petition for certiorari to the Supreme 
Court of the United States from an adverse decision of the Law Court on a case for which 
indigent legal services were provided.  This bill also requires the Maine Commission on 
Indigent Legal Services to develop a procedure for approving requests by counsel for 
authorization to file a petition for certiorari.  Compensation for the preparation and filing 
of the petition may not exceed $1,500.
An Act To Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools by Implementing an After-school Food Program for At-risk Students
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0577
Committee Amendment CA_A_H226 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 421, L.D. 577, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools by Implementing an After-school Food 
Program for At-risk Students" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report, strikes the emergency preamble and 
the emergency clause from the bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/19 feac. 
LD577 
LR 1570(02) 
An Act To Increase Access to Nutritious Foods in Schools by Implementing an After-school Food 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Program for At-risk Students 
\ 
Fiscal Note for Bill iis Amended by Committee Amendment •4 ( /I -2) ~ 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
This bill requires school administrative units (SAU's) that have at least one public school in which at least 50% of 
students qualified for a free or reduced-price lunch during the preceding school year to participate in the federal child 
and adult care food program to serve at-risk students who attend after-school programming. The SAU may choose not 
to participate if it determines by a vote of the goveming body of the SAU that operating the program would be 
financially or logistically impracticable. 
This legislation requires the Department of Education to assist SAU's in developing a plan to patiicipate in the 
program and to obtain federal, state and private funding to pay for the program. The department indicates it has 
sufficient staff and resources within its current budget to acco1mnodate a 25% increase in the number of SAU's 
participating in the federal child and adult care food program. The department may require additional staff if the 
increase in the number of new patiicipants in the program exceeds 25%. 
LR1570(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop and Implement an Online Learning Platform for Students and Educators
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0576
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: BRENNAN, MILLETT, DODGE, FARNSWORTH, FECTEAU, JORGENSEN, KORNFIELD, MASTRACCIO, TALBOT ROSS

Legislative Document
No. 576
H.P. 420
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Develop and 
Implement an Online Learning Platform for Students and 
Educators
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BRENNAN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, FARNSWORTH of Portland, FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
JORGENSEN of Portland, KORNFIELD of Bangor, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, McCREA of 
Fort Fairfield, TALBOT ROSS of Portland.
Sec. 1.  Online learning platform.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Education shall establish a working group to develop and implement an online platform 
to facilitate the provision of online, virtual instruction by state-certified teachers to 
students in every public school in the State and the provision of a variety of high-quality 
professional development opportunities to educators across the State.  The Department of 
Education shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs 
by January 1, 2020 on the progress toward and obstacles to the development and 
implementation of the online platform.  The joint standing committee may report out a 
bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature to address any obstacles to the 
development and implementation of the online platform and any other concerns.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to develop and implement an online 
platform to facilitate the provision of online, virtual instruction by state-certified teachers 
to students in every public school in the State and the provision of a variety of high-
quality professional development opportunities to educators across the State.  It directs 
the department to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs by January 1, 2020 on the progress toward and obstacles to the development and 
implementation of the online platform.  The joint standing committee is authorized to 
report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature to address any 
obstacles to the development and implementation of the online platform and any other 
concerns.
Resolve, To Create a Pilot Program To Assist the Transition to Recovery of Persons Suffering from Opioid Use Disorder
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0578
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HYMANSON, BELLOWS, GATTINE, MADIGAN, PERRY, STOVER

Legislative Document
No. 578
H.P. 422
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
Resolve, To Create a Pilot Program To Assist the Transition to 
Recovery of Persons Suffering from Opioid Use Disorder
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HYMANSON of York.
Cosponsored by Senator BELLOWS of Kennebec and
Representatives: GATTINE of Westbrook, MADIGAN of Waterville, PERRY of Calais, 
STOVER of Boothbay.
Sec. 1.  Pilot program to assist transition to recovery. Resolved:  That the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall develop a pilot program designed to 
assist the transition to recovery of persons suffering from opioid use disorder.  The 
commissioner shall establish the requirements and approval process of the program.
Sec. 2.  Report; recommendations. Resolved:  That, by December 2, 2020, the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall submit a written report to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services 
matters that summarizes the results of the pilot program authorized pursuant to this 
resolve, together with any recommendations for continuation of the program.  Following 
receipt and review of the findings and recommendations, the joint standing committee 
may submit a bill relating to the subject matter of the report to the First Regular Session 
of the 130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to develop a 
pilot program designed to assist the transition to recovery of persons suffering from 
opioid use disorder.  The resolve directs the commissioner, by December 2, 2020, to 
submit a written report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over health and human services matters summarizing the results of the pilot 
program, together with any recommendations for continuation of the program, and 
authorizes the joint standing committee to submit a bill relating to the subject matter of 
the report to the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
An Act To Improve the Advocate Program Established by the Workers' Compensation Board
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0580
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: SYLVESTER

Legislative Document
No. 580
H.P. 424
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Improve the Advocate Program Established by the 
Workers' Compensation Board
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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures designed to strengthen representation for injured 
workers and improve the advocate program established under the Maine Workers' 
Compensation Act of 1992.
An Act To Increase Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0582
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: FAY

Legislative Document
No. 582
H.P. 426
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Increase Vegetative Buffers in the Shoreland Zone
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond.
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.
To protect water bodies from nonpoint source pollution, this bill proposes to amend 
the laws governing shoreland zoning to increase the vegetative buffer requirement from 
feet to 150 feet for certain areas in the shoreland zone.  The bill also proposes to 
remove provisions in law that grandfather certain parcels of land and that allow smaller 
vegetative buffers on those parcels.
An Act To Direct Electric Utilities To Provide Comparative Usage Data on Customer Billing Statements
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0581
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: RISEMAN, MIRAMANT, ACKLEY, EVANGELOS, HIGGINS, PLUECKER
Amends: 35-A MRSA §3106

Legislative Document
No. 581
H.P. 425
House of Representatives, February 5, 2019
An Act To Direct Electric Utilities To Provide Comparative Usage 
Data on Customer Billing Statements
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, EVANGELOS of Friendship, HIGGINS of Dover-
Foxcroft, PLUECKER of Warren.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  35-A MRSA §3106 is enacted to read:
§3106.  Comparative usage data on billing statements
A transmission and distribution utility shall provide on the utility's billing statement 
to a customer account information for the previous 24 months of the customer's energy 
usage comparing same-month usage data between the first year of usage and the 2nd year 
of usage.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a transmission and distribution utility to provide on the utility's 
billing statement to a customer information concerning the previous 24 months of the 
customer's energy usage comparing same-month usage data between the first year of 
usage and the 2nd year of usage.