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An Act To Secure the Integrity of Elections When the Secretary of State Is a Candidate
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0845
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU
Amends: 21-A MRSA §610

Legislative Document
No. 845
H.P. 619
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Secure the Integrity of Elections When the Secretary of 
State Is a Candidate
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Biddeford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §610 is enacted to read:
§610.  Secretary of State as candidate
If the Secretary of State is a candidate in an election under the Secretary of State's 
jurisdiction, upon declaration of candidacy or by performing any substantive act to 
become a candidate, the Secretary of State may not oversee any part of that election and 
the first deputy secretary of state shall assume all responsibilities of the Secretary of State 
for that election under this Title.  Upon assumption of the responsibilities under this 
section, the first deputy secretary of state shall take the oath of office required of the 
elected Secretary of State under Title 5, section 81.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Secretary of State from overseeing an election in which the 
Secretary of State is a candidate and transfers all responsibilities of the Secretary of State 
for that election to the first deputy secretary of state.
An Act To Ensure Persons with Disabilities Have Access to Public Rest Rooms
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0847
Committee Amendment CA_A_H640 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §4594-G

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 621, L.D. 847, Bill, "An Act To 
Ensure Persons with Disabilities Have Access to Public Rest Rooms" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §4594-G, sub-§12 is enacted to read: 
12. Single-occupancy toilet facilities; qualifying new construction. Beginning 
January 1, 2020, new construction of a public building, as defined in subsection 6, must 
include single-occupancy toilet facilities that meet the standards of construction required 
by this section. This subsection applies to new construction for which the maximum 
occupant capacity exceeds 100 individuals.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes the bill and instead provides that after January 1, 2020, new 
construction of public buildings must include single-occupancy toilet facilities that meet 
the accessibility requirements established in the Maine Human Rights Act, if the new 
construction has a maximum occupant capacity exceeding 100 individuals. For example, 
after January 1, 2020, a restaurant that seats at least 101 individuals is subject to the 
single-occupancy toilet facilities requirement. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act Concerning Disclosure Requirements for Transfers of Properties Accessed by Means Other Than a Public Way
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0848
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MARTIN, JACKSON
Amends: 33 MRSA §193

Legislative Document
No. 848
H.P. 622
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act Concerning Disclosure Requirements for Transfers of 
Properties Accessed by Means Other Than a Public Way
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MARTIN of Sinclair.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  33 MRSA §193, sub-§§1 and 2, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 345, §4, are 
repealed.
Sec. 2.  33 MRSA §193, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Access to the property.  Information describing the means of accessing the 
property by:
A.  A public way, as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 59; and
B.  Any means other than a public way, in which case the seller shall disclose 
information about who is responsible for maintenance of the means of access, 
including any responsible road association, if known by the seller.
SUMMARY
This bill conforms the disclosure requirements for transfers of residential and 
nonresidential properties that are accessed by means other than a public way.
An Act To Ensure Persons with Disabilities Have Access to Public Rest Rooms
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0847
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RILEY, COREY, CROCKETT, FAY, TERRY
Amends: 5 MRSA §4594-G, 5 MRSA §4594-H

Legislative Document
No. 847
H.P. 621
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Ensure Persons with Disabilities Have Access to Public 
Rest Rooms
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COREY of Windham, CROCKETT of Portland, FAY of 
Raymond, TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4594-G, sub-§12 is enacted to read:
12.  Single-occupancy bathrooms.  Construction of a public building, as defined in 
subsection 6, must include the single-occupancy bathrooms that meet the standards of 
construction required by this section.  Such bathrooms may not be designated as gender 
specific.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §4594-H is enacted to read:
§4594-H.  Requirements for public buildings
Single-occupancy bathrooms available for use by the public in a public building, as 
defined in section 4594-G, subsection 6, may not be designated as gender specific.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that single-occupancy bathrooms in existing buildings for use by 
the general public may not be designated as gender specific.  It also requires that new 
construction of buildings for use by the general public include the construction of single-
occupancy bathrooms that meet the standards of construction for new buildings and the 
federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  The bathrooms may not be designated 
as gender specific; the purpose of this provision is to ensure that a person with a disability 
using the bathroom may be assisted by an attendant of a different gender.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs on Interstate 95 in Island Falls
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0850
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STANLEY, ROSEN, JOHANSEN, VEROW, CARPENTER

Legislative Document
No. 850
H.P. 624
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs 
on Interstate 95 in Island Falls
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: JOHANSEN of Monticello, VEROW of Brewer, Senator: CARPENTER of 
Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Signs on Interstate 95 in Island Falls.  Resolved:  That the 
Department of Transportation, notwithstanding federal guidelines relating to directional 
signs for highways, shall place signs directing motorists to the Town of Island Falls on 
Interstate 95 on the northbound and southbound lanes near the exit closest to the town.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to place signs directing 
motorists to the Town of Island Falls on Interstate 95 on the northbound and southbound 
lanes near the exit closest to the town.
Resolve, To Effect Economies of Scale in Maine's Transportation Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0851
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: McLEAN, BERRY, PERKINS

Legislative Document
No. 851
H.P. 625
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
Resolve, To Effect Economies of Scale in Maine's Transportation 
Funding
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McLEAN of Gorham.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, PERKINS of Oakland.
Sec. 1.  Report. Resolved:  That the Department of Transportation and the Maine 
Turnpike Authority shall study their holdings and operations and propose reorganizations 
effecting efficiencies in both the department and the authority leading to economies of 
scale within the State's transportation funding regime.  The department and the authority 
shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation the results of their study 
and any suggested legislation by January 15, 2020.  The joint standing committee may 
report out a bill regarding the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th 
Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike 
Authority to study their holdings and operations and propose reorganizations effecting 
efficiencies in both the department and the authority leading to economies of scale within 
the State's transportation funding regime.  The department and the authority are directed 
to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation the results of their study and 
any suggested legislation by January 15, 2020.  The joint standing committee is 
authorized to report out a bill regarding the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature.
An Act To Facilitate Weekend Malt Liquor Purchases by Licensed Establishments
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0853
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ANDREWS, LUCHINI, DOLLOFF, FECTEAU, MORRIS, STROM, KEIM
Amends: 28-A MRSA §1201

Legislative Document
No. 853
H.P. 627
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Facilitate Weekend Malt Liquor Purchases by Licensed 
Establishments
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ANDREWS of Paris.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: DOLLOFF of Rumford, FECTEAU of Augusta, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, 
MORRIS of Turner, STROM of Pittsfield, Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  28-A MRSA §1201, sub-§3-B is enacted to read:
3-B.  Weekend sale of malt liquor to on-premises retailers.  Notwithstanding any 
other provision of this Title to the contrary, an off-premises retailer licensed under this 
section may sell and deliver malt liquor to an on-premises retailer licensed under section 
1051 on the weekend during the authorized hours for the wholesale sale and delivery of 
liquor set forth in section 4, subsection 1, paragraph D, if the on-premises retailer certifies 
in writing that the on-premises retailer is unable to obtain malt liquor from a distributor 
on the weekend.  For the purposes of this subsection, "weekend" means the time period 
between 4:00 p.m. Friday and midnight Sunday.
Sec. 2.  Rulemaking.  The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, 
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations shall, as soon as practicable, 
amend its rule Chapter 101: Operation and Control of All Licensed Premises, section 15 
to permit on-premises retail licensees to purchase malt liquor from off-premises retail 
licensees during weekend hours in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 
28-A, section 1201, subsection 3-B.
SUMMARY
This bill permits retailers licensed for the sale of malt liquor to be consumed on the 
premises to purchase malt liquor from retailers licensed for the sale of malt liquor to be 
consumed off of the premises during weekend hours, when wholesalers and distributors 
are typically closed.
An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities after High School
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0852
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PEBWORTH, LUCHINI, FARNSWORTH, HARNETT, HEAD, STOVER, CHENETTE

Legislative Document
No. 852
H.P. 626
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and 
Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults 
with Disabilities after High School
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PEBWORTH of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: FARNSWORTH of Portland, HARNETT of Gardiner, HEAD of Bethel, 
STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: CHENETTE of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish a task force to study the benefits, assessments and 
expansion of continuing education programs for young adults with disabilities after high 
school.  The members of the task force would include a variety of experts, providers and 
parents, and the task force would be charged with developing recommendations to 
enhance the coordination of programs and recommend targeted reforms to ensure the 
most efficient and effective provision of services.  This bill would also implement 
targeted reforms that have been recommended by existing or previous task forces.
An Act To Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0854
Committee Amendment CA_A_H385 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 628, L.D. 854, Bill, "An Act To 
Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service'' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in paragraph C by striking out all of subparagaph (9) 
(page 2, lines 3 to 5 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'(9) 
Costs associated with broadband and fiber optics expansion projects, 
including preparation, planning, engineering and other related costs in addition to 
the construction costs of those projects. If an area within a municipality or 
plantation is unserved with respect to broadband service. as defined by the 
ConnectME Authority as provided in Title 35-A. section 9204-A. subsection 1, 
broadband and fiber optics expansion projects may serve residential or other 
nonbusiness or noncommercial areas in addition to business or commercial areas 
within the municipality or plantation; and' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies the circumstances under which tax increment financing 
project costs may include broadband and fiber optics expansion projects that serve 
residential or other nonbusiness or noncommercial areas within a municipality or 
plantation. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/03/19 feae.. 
LD854 
LR 311(02) 
An Act To Improve Tax Incentives for Broadband Service 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •"A'( H-385) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Economic and Community Development to implement the requirements of this 
legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0311 (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Give Probate Judges Latitude in Permitting Visitation by Grandparents
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0856
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: RILEY, CROCKETT, CUDDY, SKOLFIELD, WOODSOME
Amends: 19-A MRSA §1803

Legislative Document
No. 856
H.P. 630
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Give Probate Judges Latitude in Permitting Visitation by 
Grandparents
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RILEY of Jay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, CUDDY of Winterport, 
SKOLFIELD of Weld, Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §1803, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2005, c. 360, §3, is 
further amended to read:
D.  If the court's determination under paragraph C is in the affirmative, the court may 
appoint a guardian ad litem as provided in section 1507.  The court shall hold a 
hearing on the grandparent's petition for reasonable rights of visitation or access and 
shall consider any objections the parents or legal guardians may have concerning the 
award of rights of visitation or access to the grandparent.  The court may award 
reasonable rights of visitation or access to the grandparent regardless of objections 
the parents or legal guardians may have concerning the award of rights of visitation 
or access.  If the court has appointed a guardian ad litem, the court shall also consider 
the report of the guardian ad litem.  The standard for the award of reasonable rights of 
visitation or access is provided in subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes a court to award a grandparent reasonable rights of visitation or 
access to a minor child regardless of objections the parents or legal guardians may have 
concerning the award of rights of visitation or access.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study and Make Recommendations for the Establishment of a Maine School Safety Center
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0858
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: COREY, POULIOT, COLLINGS, FECTEAU, MAREAN, MOONEN, SAMPSON, WARREN, DESCHAMBAULT

Legislative Document
No. 858
H.P. 632
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Study and Make 
Recommendations for the Establishment of a Maine School Safety 
Center
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COREY of Windham.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: COLLINGS of Portland, FECTEAU of Augusta, MAREAN of Hollis, 
McCREA of Fort Fairfield, MOONEN of Portland, SAMPSON of Alfred, WARREN of 
Hallowell, Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Sec. 1.  Study establishment of a Maine School Safety Center.  Resolved:  
That the Department of Education shall study and make recommendations for the 
establishment of a Maine School Safety Center based on a report created by Safe Havens 
International pursuant to Resolve 2013, chapter 76, the top recommendation of which was 
the establishment of such a center, as detailed in the Safe Havens International report 
entitled "Excerpts from the School Security Reports Submitted to the Maine Department 
of Education January, 2014."  The department shall issue a report regarding the study, 
including its recommendations for the establishment of a center and any suggested 
legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by 
October 15, 2019.  The joint standing committee may submit a bill to the Second Regular 
Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to study and make 
recommendations for the establishment of a Maine School Safety Center based on a 
report created by Safe Havens International, the top recommendation of which was the 
establishment of such a center.  The department is directed to issue a report, including its 
recommendations for the establishment of a center and any suggested legislation, to the 
Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs by October 15, 2019.  The 
joint standing committee is authorized to submit a bill to the Second Regular Session of 
the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Equipment for Career and Technical Education Centers and Regions”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0859
Committee Amendment CA_A_H865 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 633, L.D. 859, Bill, “An Act To 
Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Equipment for Career and Technical 
Education Centers and Regions”
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
Approved: 03/13/20
LD 859
LR 245(02)
Bond Issues
Term (years)
Principal
Rate (%)
Interest
Total Cost
General Fund - Non-Taxable
$40,000,000
3.75%
$8,250,000
$48,250,000
Referendum Costs
Month/Year
Election Type
Question
Length
Nov-20
General
Bond Issue
Standard
The Secretary of State's budget includes sufficient funds to accommodate one ballot of average length for the general 
election in November.  If the number or size of the referendum questions requires production and delivery of a second 
ballot, an additional appropriation of $266,000 may be required.
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Note
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Equipment for Career and Technical 
Education Centers and Regions
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
LR0245(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Limit the Amount of Money That May Be Retained on Construction Contracts
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0862
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: TEPLER, LIBBY, CUDDY, FECTEAU, HUBBELL, MASTRACCIO, PEOPLES
Amends: 10 MRSA §1116

Legislative Document
No. 862
H.P. 636
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Limit the Amount of Money That May Be Retained on 
Construction Contracts
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Androscoggin and
Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, FECTEAU of Biddeford, HUBBELL of Bar Harbor, 
MASTRACCIO of Sanford, PEOPLES of Westbrook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA §1116, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Limit.  Retainage may not exceed 5% of the contract price.  This subsection does 
not apply to any contract entered into by a governmental entity, as defined in Title 14, 
section 8102, subsection 2.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to a contract entered into on or after the 
effective date of this Act.
SUMMARY
This bill limits the amount of money that may be retained under a construction 
contract, pending the completion of contractor or subcontractor performance, to 5% of the 
contract price.  The limit applies only to private contracts and not to contracts entered into 
by governmental entities and only to contracts entered into on or after the effective date 
of the legislation.
An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0863
Committee Amendment CA_A_H212 (House)

. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 637, L.D. 863, Bill, "An Act To 
Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax" 
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Approved: 03/28/19 f.dac 
LD 863. 
LR 391(02) 
An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A, { /1-:)JJ.) 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$1,202,198 
$1,634,990 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$1,667,690 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$1,701,043 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
($1,202,198) 
($63,274) 
($1,634,990) 
($86,052) 
($1,667,690) 
($87,773) 
($1,701,043) 
($89,529) 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill provides a sales tax exemption for diapers and diaper products and would result in a reduction of General 
Fund revenue of $1,202,198 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,634,990 in fiscal year 2020-21. It would also reduce Local 
Govemment Fund revenue by $63,274 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $86,052 in fiscal year 2020-21. 
LR0391(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0863
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TEPLER, DENK, VITELLI, BERRY, DAUGHTRY, DILLINGHAM, TERRY, TIPPING, CHIPMAN
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 863
H.P. 637
House of Representatives, February 14, 2019
An Act To Exempt Diapering Products from Sales Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
Cosponsored by Representative DENK of Kennebunk, Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc and
Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, DILLINGHAM of 
Oxford, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, McDONALD of Stonington, TERRY of Gorham, 
TIPPING of Orono, Senator: CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§103 is enacted to read:
103.  Diapers.  Sales of disposable and reusable diapers for children, including diaper 
covers, wraps and diaper pins that are used with reusable diapers.
Sec. 2.  Effective date.  This Act takes effect October 1, 2019.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a sales tax exemption for disposable and reusable diapers for 
children, including diaper covers, wraps and diaper pins that are used with reusable 
diapers.
An Act To Make Whole Family Support Available Statewide
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0864
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STEWART, JACKSON, DUNPHY, GRIFFIN, MATLACK, STOVER, CARSON, CLAXTON, GRATWICK, MOORE
Amends: 22 MRSA §5324

Legislative Document
No. 864
H.P. 638
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Make Whole Family Support Available Statewide
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook and
Representatives: DUNPHY of Old Town, GRIFFIN of Levant, MATLACK of St. George, 
STOVER of Boothbay, Senators: CARSON of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, 
GRATWICK of Penobscot, MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §5324, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Family support program.  A community action agency designated by the 
division to carry out the purposes of this chapter pursuant to subsection 1 shall establish a 
support program for families in the agency's service area to assist parents with children as 
they pursue stable employment, pursue education intended to lead to employment or 
otherwise pursue self-sufficiency.  The support program must serve families with 
incomes at or below 200% of the poverty level or families that are determined by the 
community action agency to be severely at risk of falling below an income at or below 
200% of the poverty level due to substance use disorder or another risk factor.  The 
community action agency shall measure the effect of the support provided under this 
subsection using a matrix designed to measure self-sufficiency and annually, by January 
15th, report to the department regarding the effect of the community action agency's 
program.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection, including, but 
not limited to, rules regarding eligibility and the identification of risk factors.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Sec. 2.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Purchased Social Services 0228
Initiative:  Provides funding for community action agencies to establish support programs 
for families to serve parents with children as they pursue stable employment, pursue 
education intended to lead to employment or otherwise pursue self-sufficiency in 
accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 5324, subsection 4.
SUMMARY
This bill requires community action agencies to establish support programs to serve 
families to assist parents with children as they pursue stable employment, pursue 
education intended to lead to employment or otherwise pursue self-sufficiency.  The bill 
also provides funding for community action agencies to establish the support programs.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Sources of the Maine Controlled Moose Hunt Season
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0865
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STEWART, LUCHINI, MARTIN, MASON, ORDWAY, STEARNS, THERIAULT, DAVIS, DILL

Legislative Document
No. 865
H.P. 639
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Sources of the 
Maine Controlled Moose Hunt Season
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STEWART of Presque Isle.
Cosponsored by Senator LUCHINI of Hancock and
Representatives: MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MARTIN of Sinclair, MASON of Lisbon, 
ORDWAY of Standish, STEARNS of Guilford, THERIAULT of China, Senators: DAVIS of 
Piscataquis, DILL 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 amend the laws governing the funding sources of the controlled 
moose hunt season in the State.
An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Local Unit of Government Is a Party Be Made Available to the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0868
Committee Amendment CA_A_H269 (House)
Amends: 14 MRSA §8109

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A " 
to H.P. 642, L.D. 868, Bill, "An Act To 
Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Local Unit of Government Is a Party 
Be Made Available to the Public" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Governmental 
Entity is a Party Be Made Available to the Public' 
Amend the bill by strildng out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §8109, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Settlement agreement public record. Except for information that is designated 
confidential by statute or that is not a public record under Title 1, section 402, subsection 
3, a settlement agreement entered into by a governmental entity under this section, 
including a payment by an insurer of the govemmental entity, is a public record.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill to make clear that a settlement agreement entered 
into by any governmental entity is a public record, except for any information in the 
agreement that is confidential by statute or is described by one of the exceptions to the 
definition of public record in the Freedom of Access Act. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Require Public Health Impact Statements for Certain Legislation
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0867
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MORALES, FECTEAU, FOLEY, GATTINE, MADIGAN, MEYER, GRATWICK

Legislative Document
No. 867
H.P. 641
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Require Public Health Impact Statements for Certain 
Legislation
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FECTEAU of Biddeford, FOLEY of Biddeford, GATTINE 
of Westbrook, MADIGAN of Waterville, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: GRATWICK of 
Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  3 MRSA c. 39 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 39
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT STATEMENTS
§1111.  Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms 
have the following meanings.
1.  Committee.  "Committee" means a joint standing committee of the Legislature.
2.  Department.  "Department" means the Department of Health and Human 
Services.
3.  Impact statement.  "Impact statement" means a public health impact statement 
that details potential positive and negative public health effects and considerations 
necessary to the decision-making process regarding legislation and provides practical 
recommendations to increase positive health effects and minimize negative health effects 
of the legislation.
§1112.   Public health impact statements
When requested by the chairs of a committee, the department shall prepare and 
provide to the committee an impact statement for the legislation being considered by the 
committee.  The department shall provide the impact statement no later than the work 
session scheduled for that legislation.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, when requested by 
the chairs of a joint standing committee of the Legislature, to prepare and provide a 
public health impact statement for legislation before the committee.  The public health 
impact statement must include the potential positive and negative public health effects of 
the legislation and considerations necessary to the decision-making process regarding the 
legislation and provide practical recommendations to increase the positive health effects 
and minimize negative health effects of the legislation.
An Act Regarding Gun Control
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0869
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DAUGHTRY

Legislative Document
No. 869
H.P. 643
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act Regarding Gun Control
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DAUGHTRY of Brunswick.  (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 amend the laws governing gun control.
An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Local Unit of Government Is a Party Be Made Available to the Public
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0868
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: VEROW, STANLEY, WHITE, CARPENTER, LIBBY
Amends: 14 MRSA §8109

Legislative Document
No. 868
H.P. 642
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Require That the Terms of a Settlement to Which a Local 
Unit of Government Is a Party Be Made Available to the Public
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative VEROW of Brewer.
Cosponsored by Representatives: STANLEY of Medway, WHITE of Waterville, Senators: 
CARPENTER of Aroostook, LIBBY of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8109, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. B, §5, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Procedures for political subdivisions. Any political subdivision may settle 
claims filed against it pursuant to sections 8104-A, 8104-B, 8104-C and 8104-D in 
accordance with procedures duly promulgated by its governing body.  If the political 
subdivision is a county or municipality, the terms of the settlement, including a payment 
by an insurer of the political subdivision pursuant to the settlement, are a public record as 
defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the terms of a settlement of a claim against a county or 
municipality, including a payment by an insurer of the county or municipality, are a 
public record.
An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of Modem Equipment for Rural Well Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0873
Committee Amendment CA_A_H442 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1481

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «A" to H.P. 647, L.D. 873, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of 
Modem Equipment for Rural Well Construction" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Clarify the Application of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax to Water Well 
Drilling Equipment' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1481, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §52 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is further amended to read: 
3. Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle)' means any self-propelled vehicle not operated 
exclusively on tracks, including motorcycles, but not including aircraft. "Motor vehicle" 
does not include any vehicle prohibited by law from operating on the public highways. 
"Motor vehicle" does not include any snowmobile as defined in Title 12, section 13001. 
"Motor vehicle" does not include water well drilling equipment attached to a self-
propelled vehicle and used for business purposes by a person licensed under Title 32. 
chapter 69-C.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that water well drilling equipment attached to a self-
propelled vehicle is not considered part of the motor vehicle for purposes of the motor 
vehicle excise tax. 
· 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
;(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/03/19 feac::.. 
LD873 
LR2173(02) 
An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of 
Modern Equipment for Rural Well Construction 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fJ,( 1/-'/Y~ 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Local Government Fund 
This bill would exempt water well-drilling equipment from the motor vehicle excise tax and therefore it would 
become eligible for assessment of property taxes. If the business is also eligible for either the Business Equipment 
Tax Reimbursement (BETR) or Business Equipment Tax Exemption (BETE) programs, reimbursements to taxpayers 
or municipalities would be increased. No estimate of any potential increase has been made. 
The bill would decrease municipal excise tax revenues. However, some of this reduction could be made up by the 
assessment of property taxes. No estimate has been made at this time. 
LR2173(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Establish the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Transferring Illegal Drugs through Breast Milk
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0871
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: COSTAIN, CYRWAY, CUDDY, GRIFFIN, HALL, JOHANSEN, LANDRY, PICKETT, RECKITT, SAMPSON
Amends: 17-A MRSA §554

Legislative Document
No. 871
H.P. 645
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Establish the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a 
Child by Transferring Illegal Drugs through Breast Milk
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: CUDDY of Winterport, GRIFFIN of Levant, HALL of Wilton, JOHANSEN 
of Monticello, LANDRY of Farmington, PICKETT of Dixfield, RECKITT of South Portland, 
SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶B-3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 358, §3, is 
further amended to read:
B-3.  Being the parent, foster parent, guardian or other person having the care and 
custody of a child, knowingly deprives the child of necessary health care, with a 
result that the child is placed in danger of serious harm.  Violation of this paragraph is 
a Class D crime; or
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §554, sub-§1, ¶B-4 is enacted to read:
B-4.  Knowingly transfers a scheduled drug under chapter 45 or a metabolite of a 
scheduled drug under chapter 45 to a child through breast milk. Violation of this 
paragraph is a Class C crime; or
SUMMARY
This bill establishes the Class C crime of endangering the welfare of a child by 
knowingly transferring a scheduled drug or a metabolite of a scheduled drug to a child 
through breast milk.
An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of Modern Equipment for Rural Well Construction
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0873
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: GRIGNON, DAVIS, AUSTIN, CEBRA, DILLINGHAM, HANLEY, HARRINGTON, ORDWAY, STETKIS, FARRIN
Amends: 36 MRSA §611

Legislative Document
No. 873
H.P. 647
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Limit Registration Fees on Water Well Drilling 
Equipment To Encourage Purchasing of Modern Equipment for 
Rural Well Construction
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIGNON of Athens.
Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and
Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, DILLINGHAM of Oxford, HANLEY 
of Pittston, HARRINGTON of Sanford, ORDWAY of Standish, STETKIS of Canaan, Senator: 
FARRIN of Somerset.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §611, as amended by PL 2017, c. 367, §3, is further amended by 
adding after the 3rd paragraph a new paragraph to read:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the annual tax required under 
this subchapter for machinery and equipment used for water well drilling for a person 
licensed under Title 32, chapter 69-C is $2,500.
Sec. 2.  Application.  This Act applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2020 and 
thereafter.
SUMMARY
This bill sets the annual personal property tax on equipment for water well drilling 
owned by a licensed well driller at $2,500 for tax years beginning January 1, 2020 and 
thereafter.
An Act To Conform the Clean Election Financing Laws to the Judicially Determined Procedures
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0874
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ACKLEY, BICKFORD, DAUGHTRY, HIGGINS
Amends: 21-A MRSA §1125

Legislative Document
No. 874
H.P. 648
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Conform the Clean Election Financing Laws to the 
Judicially Determined Procedures
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BICKFORD of Auburn, DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, 
HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §1125, sub-§13-B is enacted to read:
13-B.  Financial order not required for distributions from fund in excess of 
current year allocations.  Notwithstanding Title 5, sections 1667 and 1667-B and any 
other provision of law to the contrary, the commission may, without obtaining a financial 
order approved by the Governor, expend revenues from the fund in excess of the current 
year allocations solely for the purpose of making distributions to certified candidates 
required by this section.  For the purposes of this subsection, "revenues from the fund" 
includes all revenues received pursuant to section 1124, subsection 2, interest credited to 
the fund under section 1124, subsection 1 and any unused fund revenues and interest 
carried over from previous years under section 1124, subsection 1.  The executive 
director of the commission shall notify the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of the Budget and the Office of Fiscal and Program Review in writing 
whenever the commission makes distributions in excess of current year allocations under 
this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill codifies the decision of the Superior Court in Maine Citizens for Clean 
Elections v. LePage, No. CV-18-112, 2018 (Me. Super. Ct., Ken. Cty., August 2, 2018). 
The bill authorizes the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to 
expend existing revenues from the Maine Clean Election Fund in excess of the current 
year allocations without first obtaining a financial order approved by the Governor, solely 
for the purpose of making distributions required by the Maine Clean Election Act to 
certified candidates.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services To Build Peer Respite Program Capacity in Maine by Implementing at Least One Peer Respite Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0876
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN, DESCHAMBAULT, BEEBE-CENTER, DENNO, DOORE, GRAMLICH, MORALES, PERRY, STOVER, CHENETTE

Legislative Document
No. 876
H.P. 650
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services, 
Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services To Build Peer 
Respite Program Capacity in Maine by Implementing at Least One 
Peer Respite Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Cosponsored by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York and
Representatives: BEEBE-CENTER of Rockland, DENNO of Cumberland, DOORE of 
Augusta, GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MORALES of South Portland, PERRY of 
Calais, STOVER of Boothbay, Senator: CHENETTE of York.
Sec. 1.  Peer respite program.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and 
Human Services, office of substance abuse and mental health services shall implement by 
means of a request-for-proposals process at least one peer respite program in the State to 
provide a voluntary, short-term residential program designed to support individuals 
experiencing, or at risk of, a psychiatric crisis.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services, office of 
substance abuse and mental health services to implement by means of a request-for-
proposals process at least one peer respite program in the State to provide a voluntary, 
short-term residential program designed to support individuals experiencing, or at risk of, 
a psychiatric crisis.
An Act To Equalize the Distribution of Gasoline Tax Revenues between Snowmobiles and All-terrain Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0877
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: ACKLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §2903-D

Legislative Document
No. 877
H.P. 651
House of Representatives, February 19, 2019
An Act To Equalize the Distribution of Gasoline Tax Revenues 
between Snowmobiles and All-terrain Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ACKLEY of Monmouth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §2903-D, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §49; 
PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5 and 7; and PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §24, is further amended to 
read:
2.  Snowmobiles.  Of total gasoline tax revenues, 0.9045% 0.5285% is distributed 
among the following agencies in the following manner:
A.  The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife receives 14.93% of that 
amount, to be used by the commissioner for the purposes set forth in Title 12, section 
1893, subsection 3, section 10206, subsection 2, section 13104, subsections 2 to 13 
and section 13105, subsection 1; and
B.  The Snowmobile Trail Fund of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, described in Title 12, section 1893, subsection 
3, receives 85.07% of that amount.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §2903-D, sub-§3, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 695, Pt. B, §26 and affected by Pt. C, §1, is further amended to read:
3.  All-terrain vehicles.  Of total gasoline tax revenues, 0.1525% 0.5285% is 
distributed among the following agencies in the following manner:
A.  The ATV Enforcement Grant and Aid Program established in Title 12, section 
10322 receives 50% of that amount; and
B.  The ATV Recreational Management Fund, established in Title 12, section 1893, 
subsection 2 receives 50% of that amount.
The State Tax Assessor shall certify to the State Controller by the 15th day of each month 
the amounts to be distributed and credited under this section as of the close of the State 
Controller's records for the previous month.
SUMMARY
Current law distributes 0.9045% of total gasoline tax revenues to programs related to 
snowmobiles and 0.1525% to programs related to all-terrain vehicles.  This bill amends 
the law to provide that 0.5285% of gasoline tax revenues funds programs related to 
snowmobiles and 0.5285% funds programs related to all-terrain vehicles.