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An Act To Provide Architects, Engineers and Certain Other Professionals hnmunity from Civil Liability When Volunteering for Evaluating Damage from Disasters
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0506
Committee Amendment CA_A_H34 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "II" to H.P. 363, L.D. 506, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide Architects, Engineers and Certain Other Professionals hnmunity from Civil 
Liability When Volunteering for Evaluating Damage from Disasters" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 172 in subsection 1 in paragraph J in the 3rd line 
(page 1, line 32 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Governor or" and inserting the 
following: 'Governor and' 
Amerid the bill in section 1 in § 172 in subsection 3 in the 5th and 6th lines (page 2, 
lines 24 and 25 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "or within 90 days following the 
end of the natural disaster or catastrophe" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in § 172 by striking out all of subsection 5 (page 2, lines 
to 36 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'5. 
Liability of governmental entities and employees not affected; existing 
immunity. When an architect, contractor, environmental professional, land surveyor, 
landscape architect, planner or engineer voluntarily renders services at the request of or 
with the approval of a state or local official and when such services fall within the 
immunity of this section, the liability, if any. of governmental entities and their 
employees under chapter 741 is not affected by this section. The immunity provided in 
this section is in addition to immunity provided in Title 37-B, section 784-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the immunity applies only when an emergency is 
declared by the President or the Govemor. It also removes from the bill the provision of 
immunity for the 90 days after the emergency and it makes the language consistent with 
the Maine Tort Claims Act. 
co 
1/TTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0507
Committee Amendment CA_A_H732 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "4 " 
to H.P. 364, L.D. 507, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an 
Employee" 
Amend the bill in section I in §635 in subsection 1 by inserting after paragraph A the 
following: 
'A-1. "Employer" means a person in this State that employs individuals and includes 
the State and political subdivisions of the State. "Employer" includes a person acting 
in the interest of an employer directly or indirectly.' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §63 5 in subsection I by striking out all of paragraph B 
(page I, lines 9 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'B. "Overcompensation" means any compensation paid to an employee that is greater 
than that to which the employee is entitled under the compensation system 
established by the employer, but does not include fringe benefits. paid leave, awards, 
bonuses, settlements or insurance proceeds in respect to or in lieu of compensation, 
expense reimbursements, commissions or draws or advances against compensation.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends the definition of "overcompensation" to exclude 
compensation in the form of paid leave. It also provides a definition of "employer." 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/20/20 :Wac 
LD507 
LR 1418(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employer Recovery of Overcompensation Paid to an 
Employee 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,A( /J-7] ~) 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
/1' 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Limit to payroll recovery of overcompensation - All funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Reducing the maximum amount an employer can withhold from an employee's pay in order to recover 
overcompensation, including overcompensation of paid leave, from 10% to 5% will delay the State's ability to fully 
recoup payments to an employee made in enor. Prohibiting an employer from recovering overcompensation paid to aL 
employee in enor to three years preceding the date of discove1y of the overcompensation may limit or eliminate the 
State's ability to recover the amount of the error. 
LR 1418(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0509
Committee Amendment CA_A_H468 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·fl" to H.P. 366, L.D. 509, Bill, "An Act To 
Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Grant Program to support adult 
learners in returning to school and completing their credentials. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653 
2019-20 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
2020-21 
$1,000,000 
$1,000,000 
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Grant Program to increase the 
minimum grant award from $1,000 to $2,500. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$8,450,000 
$8,450,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2020-21 
$8,450,000 
$8,450,000 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT,./), to H.P. 366, L.D. 509 
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE 
DEPARTMENT TOTALS 
GENERAL FUND 
DEPARTMENT TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 
SUMMARY 
2019-20 
2020-21 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
This amendment provides that, of the $9,450,000 appropriated in each fiscal year, 
$1,000,000 in each fiscal year must be dedicated to assistance of adult learners in 
returning to school and completing their credentials. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/30/19 wac 
LD509 
LR 2193(02) 
An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/4.( /-/ .... Y bfl) 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
FY2020-21 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
Projections 
FY2021-22 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
Projections 
FY2022-23 
$9,450,000 
$9,450,000 
This bill includes ongoing General Fund appropriations totaling $9,450,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2019-20 
to the Student Financial Assistance Programs within the Finance Authority of Maine. Of that amount, $8,450,000 
per year is provided to support the increase in the minimum grant award under the Maine State Grant Program from 
$1,000 to $2,500 and $1,000,000 per year is appropriated to support adult learners in returning to school and 
completing their credentials. 
LD 1001, the Governor's proposed 2020-2021 biennial budget, includes a General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 
in fiscal year 2019-20 and ongoing appropriations of $2,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 to support 
adult learners in returning to school and completing their credentials. 
LR2193(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine State Grant Program
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0509
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: PIERCE, MILLETT, DAUGHTRY, MARTIN, MORALES, BELLOWS, BREEN, CLAXTON, LIBBY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §11614

Legislative Document
No. 509
H.P. 366
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Increase the Minimum Grant Amount under the Maine 
State Grant Program
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
Cosponsored by Senator MILLETT of Cumberland and
Representatives: DAUGHTRY of Brunswick, MARTIN of Eagle Lake, MORALES of South 
Portland, Senators: BELLOWS of Kennebec, BREEN of Cumberland, CLAXTON of 
Androscoggin, LIBBY of Androscoggin, SANBORN, L. of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §11614, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2011, c. 642, §3, is 
further amended to read:
2.  Minimum amount.  It is the intent of the Legislature that grants awarded under 
this chapter, except as provided in subsections 4, 5 and 6, may not be less than $1,000, 
except that grants awarded under this chapter, except as provided in subsections 4, 5 and 
6, may not be less than $2,500 if sufficient funds are appropriated for this purpose. The 
authority may establish by rule increased grant amounts for students attending their 2nd, 
3rd and 4th years, or the equivalents thereof, at institutions of higher education.  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.
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE
Student Financial Assistance Programs 0653
Initiative: Provides ongoing funds to the Maine State Grant Program to increase the 
minimum grant award from $1,000 to $2,500.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that the minimum grant amount under the Maine State Grant 
Program may not be less than $2,500 if sufficient funds are appropriated for this purpose, 
subject to the current grant amount modifications under the program.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$9,450,000
$9,450,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$9,450,000
$9,450,000
An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0510
Committee Amendment CA_A_H118 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 367, L.D. 510, Bill, "An Act To 
Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'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 need to support women veterans in transition and their families is 
immediate and crucial for their health, safety and welfare; 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,' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Veterans Services 0110 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope for women 
veterans in transition and their families. · 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2018-19 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2019-20 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2020-21 
$0 
$0 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 367, L.D. 510 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
s 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to the bill and 
moves the appropriation to the current fiscal year. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/19 feac::.. 
LD 510 
LR 1617(02) 
An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'j/' ( H-//?) 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
iAppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2018-19 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
$150,000 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$0 
$0 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$0 
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $150,000 to the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management for the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope for women veterans in transition and their families. 
LR1617(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women Veterans and Their Families
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0510
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: SHEATS, HERBIG, ALLEY, ARATA, DOUDERA, FECTEAU, HANINGTON, HICKMAN, SCHNECK

Legislative Document
No. 510
H.P. 367
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Authorize Funding for Transitional Housing for Women 
Veterans and Their Families
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SHEATS of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator HERBIG of Waldo and
Representatives: ALLEY of Beals, ARATA of New Gloucester, DOUDERA of Camden, 
FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln, HICKMAN of Winthrop, SCHNECK of 
Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT 
OF 
Veterans Services 0110
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope for women 
veterans in transition and their families.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2019-20 to the 
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management for the Betsy Ann Ross 
House of Hope to provide suitable housing for women veterans in transition and their 
families.
GENERAL FUND
2019-20
2020-21
All Other
$150,000
$0
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$150,000
$0
An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public Charter Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0513
Committee Amendment CA_A_H239 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2404

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A "to H.P. 370, L.D. 513, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public 
Charter Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §2404, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Maximum virtual public charter school enrollment. The total enrollment at all 
virtual public charter schools authorized by the commission may not exceed 1,000 
students.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, limits the total 
enrollment at all virtual public charter schools authorized by the Maine Charter School 
Commission to 1,000 students. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/30/19 feac.. 
LD 513 
LR975(02) 
An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public 
Charter Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~"{ fl- )'JV 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting the total enrollment at all authorized virtual public charter schools to 1,000 students and prohibiting the 
future expansion of grade levels served will not affect the total cost of public education from kindergarten to grade 12 
or the State's share of that cost. Additionally, this legislation will not impact the distribution of state subsidy to local 
school administrative units and public charter schools until the enrollment cap is reached and only if the student who 
would have enrolled in a virtual charter school if the cap had not been in place opts to emoll in a public high school 
instead of another charter school. Cmrently there are approximately 800 students emolled at authorized virtual public 
charter schools in the State. 
LR0975(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public Charter Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0513
Committee Amendment CA_B_H240 (House)
Amends: 20-A MRSA §2404

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,¥5 "to H.P. 370, L.D. 513, Bill, "An Act To Limit 
the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public 
Charter Schools" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Limit the Number of Students at Virtual Public Charter Schools' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 and 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §2404, sub-§4 is enacted to read: 
4. Maximum virtual public charter school enrollment. The total enrollment at all 
virtual public charter schools authorized by the commission may not exceed 1,200 
students.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, limits the total 
enrollment at all virtual public charter schools authorized by the Maine Charter School 
Commission to 1,200 students. The amendment also removes the provision in the bill 
that prohibited a virtual public charter school from expanding to serve a grade level not 
included in the school's initial charter or renewed charter contract. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 05/03/19 frac.. 
LD513 
LR 975(03) 
An Act To Limit the Number of Students and Prevent the Addition of Grade Levels at Virtual Public 
Charter Schools 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~· ( Jf-Jlfi) 
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
No state fiscal impact 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Limiting the total enrollment at all authorized vitiual public charter schools to 1,200 students will not affect the total 
cost of public education from kindergarten to grade 12 or the State's share of that cost. Additionally, this legislation 
will not impact the distribution of state subsidy to local school administrative units and public chmier schools until thf 
enrollment cap is reached and only if the student who would have enrolled in a virtual charter school if the cap had 
not been in place opts to enroll in a public high school instead of another charter school. CmTently there are 
approximately 800 students enrolled at authorized virtual public charter schools in the State. 
LR0975(03) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0515
Committee Amendment CA_A_H202 (House)
Amends: 22 MRSA §2157

FIRST RE~ULAR SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "fJ,, to H.P. 372, L.D. 515, Bill, "An Act To 
Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Require Disclosure of Major Food Allergens at Certain Retail Food 
Locations' 
· 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
· 
'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2157, sub-§15 is enacted to read: 
15. Major food allergens. If a person sells, offers for sale or serves in a food 
establishment with a retail store any food or food product that is not packaged and that 
contains a major food allergen unless, when the food or food product is offered for 
consumption, a conspicuous label or sign is placed on the food or food product, 
immediately next to the food or food product or immediately next to the food's or food 
product's listing on a menu board indicating that the food or food product contains one or 
more of the major food allergens as identified by the federal Food and Drug 
Administration. For purposes of this subsection, 
11major food allergen'' means milk, eggs, 
fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soybeans.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minprity report, strikes and replaces the bill. The 
amendment provides that an unpackaged food or food product that includes one of the 
major food allergens as identified by the federal Food and Drug Administration is 
considered misbranded if a person sells, offers for sale or serves the food or food product 
in a food establishment with a retail store unless, when the food or food product is offered 
for consumption, a conspicuous label or sign is placed on the food or food product, 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A,, to H.P. 37~, L.D. 515 
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immediately next to the food or food product or immediately next to the food's or food 
product's listing on a menu board indicating that the food or food product contains one of 
the major food allergens as identified by the federal Food and Drug Administration. 
FISCAL NOTE :REQUIRED 
(See atta,ched) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/26/19 feac. 
LD 515 
LR 758(02) 
An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment fi· ( II-)o~) 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional cost to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as a result of a change to the rules 
regarding the display of an ingredient list at certain retail food locations are anticipated to be minor and can be 
absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0758(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food Locations
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0515
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: PLUECKER, MIRAMANT, ACKLEY, HALL, HANDY, INGWERSEN, MAREAN, RISEMAN

Legislative Document
No. 515
H.P. 372
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Require Ingredient Lists at Certain Retail Food 
Locations
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PLUECKER of Warren.
Cosponsored by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HALL of Wilton, HANDY of Lewiston, 
INGWERSEN of Arundel, MAREAN of Hollis, RISEMAN of Harrison.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA c. 566 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 566
FOOD AND BEVERAGE INGREDIENT INFORMATION
§2597.  Commercial food producer; retail location; ingredient information
1.  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Commercial food producer" means a person who prepares or processes food or 
beverages for human consumption.
B.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry.
C.  "Retail location" means a place or establishment or premises where food or 
beverage items are sold or offered for sale for consumption on or off the premises.
2.  Ingredient information.  A commercial food producer with a retail location shall 
provide upon request a list of ingredients of each food and beverage offered for sale at the 
retail location.
3.  Authority.  The commissioner shall enforce this chapter in the same manner as is 
authorized for enforcement of chapter 551, subchapter 1.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a commercial food producer with a retail location to provide upon 
request a list of ingredients of each food and beverage item offered for sale at the retail 
location.
An Act To Change the Exclusion Amount under the Estate Tax
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0518
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: BROOKS, BERRY, EVANGELOS, STANLEY
Amends: 36 MRSA §4102, 36 MRSA §4119

Legislative Document
No. 518
H.P. 375
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Change the Exclusion Amount under the Estate Tax
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative BROOKS of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BERRY of Bowdoinham, EVANGELOS of Friendship, 
STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4102, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. G, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place:
5.  Maine exclusion amount.  "Maine exclusion amount" means:
A.  For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2013 but before January 1, 
2016, $2,000,000;
B.  For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2016 but before January 1, 
2018, the basic exclusion amount determined for the calendar year in accordance with 
the Code, Section 2010(c)(3);
C.  For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2018 but before January 1, 
2020, $5,600,000; and
D.  For estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2020, $1,000,000.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §4119, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 474, Pt. G, §2, is amended to 
read:
§4119.  Annual adjustments for inflation in 2018 and 2019
Beginning in  In 2018 and each year thereafter 2019, on or about September 15th, for 
the estates of decedents who die during the succeeding calendar year, the assessor shall 
multiply the cost-of-living adjustment by the dollar amount contained in section 4102, 
subsection 5 applicable to estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2018 but 
before January 1, 2020. For the purposes of this section, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is 
the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the 
preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month 
period ending June 30, 2017.
SUMMARY
This bill reduces the exclusion amount, below which the Maine estate tax does not 
apply, to $1,000,000 from $5,600,000 for estates of decedents dying on or after January 
1, 2020 and removes the annual adjustment for inflation of that exclusion amount.
An Act To Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0520
Committee Amendment CA_A_H27 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §900-B

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " ,4, to H.P. 377, L.D. 520, Bill, "An Act To 
Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee" 
Amend the bill in the 4th indented paragraph after the title in the 2nd line (page 1, 
line 9 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "number of' the following: 'voting' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the 5th indented paragraph after the title (page 1, 
lines 11 to 14 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'Whereas, currently the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee has an 
even number of voting members and, in order to properly perform its duties regarding the 
2019 county budget, a mechanism to prevent future tie votes needs to be in place prior to 
September of this year; and' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 (page 1, lines 20 to 24 in L.D.) and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §900-B, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 777, §1, is 
amended to read: 
2. 
Legislative member. 
The Washington County legislative delegation shall 
annually select one member of the delegation who resides in Washington County to serve 
as a nonvoting member on the budget advisory committee.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the legislative member of the Washington County Budget 
Advisory Committee a nonvoting member, which will prevent a tie vote from occurring 
in the future by leaving an odd number of voting members on the committee. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0521
Committee Amendment CA_A_H52 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §92-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "!). " to H.P. 378, L.D. 521, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Archives and Records Management Law" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §92-A, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1995, c. 148, §4 and PL 
2003, c. 20, Pt. 00, §2 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: 
4. State agency or agency. "State agency" or "agency" means any unit of State 
Government or local government, including any state board or commission, ~ 
and 
the Legislature and its committees and subcommittees, but not including the Judicial 
Department, judicial branch, the University of Maine System, the Maine Community 
College System and the Maine Maritime Academy.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment maintains the exclusion of the judicial branch from the requirements 
of the Archives and Records Management Law, as in current law; the bill includes the 
judicial branch in those requirements. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUJRED 
(See Attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/22/19 ;;'?,:'ac.. 
LD521 
LR 211(02) 
An Act To Amend the Archives and Records Management Law 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,fi ( JJ-.. Sa..) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - All Funds 
Additional costs to the Depaiiment of Secretary of State and other state agencies associated with this legislation can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR02 l l (02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0520
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: TUELL
Amends: 30-A MRSA §900-B

Legislative Document
No. 520
H.P. 377
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Resolve Tie Votes by the Washington County Budget 
Advisory Committee
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TUELL of East Machias.  (BY REQUEST)
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, county budget advisory committees perform a valuable public service in 
the development of the budgets of their respective counties; and
Whereas, it serves the public interest for county budget advisory committees to 
resolve disagreements and issues regarding deliberations concerning county budgets and 
recommendations made by the committees; and
Whereas, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, for a budget advisory committee 
to perform its duties and issue recommendations with an even number of members, as an 
impasse can result; and
Whereas, currently the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee has an 
even number of members and, in order to properly perform its duties regarding the 2019 
county budget, a mechanism to resolve tie votes needs to be in place prior to September 
of this year; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §900-B, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4.  Tie votes.  In the event of a tie vote on an item, the budget advisory committee 
shall present the item to the county commissioners, who shall decide the item by majority 
vote.  The county commissioners may vote under this subsection only on an item that is 
presented by the budget advisory committee.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that in the event of a tie vote on a budget item by the Washington 
County Budget Advisory Committee, the committee is required to present the item to the 
Washington County commissioners to decide by majority vote.
An Act To Permit the Indoor Production oflndustrial Hemp
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0523
Committee Amendment CA_A_H193 (House)
Amends: 7 MRSA §2231

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" fl,, to H.P. 380, L.D. 523, Bill, "An Act To Permit 
the Indoor Production oflndustrial Hemp" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §2231, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2019, c. 12, Pt. B, §1, is 
further amended to read: 
3. Application. A person desiring to grow hemp for cotnp1ercial purposes shall 
apply to the commissioner for a license on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The 
application must include the name and address of the applicant, the legal description of 
the land area or indoor facility to be used for the production of hemp and a map, an aerial 
photograph or global positioning coordinates sufficient for locating the production fields 
or the floor plan of any indoor facility. For purposes of this subsection, "indoor facility" 
includes a building, greenhouse, cold frame, hoop house, high tunnel, floating row cover 
or other agricultural or horticultural method of extending the growing season by 
enclosing the growing area.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that an indoor facility includes a building, greenhouse, cold 
frame, hoop house, high tunnel, floating row cover or other agricultural or horticultural 
methods of extending the growing season by enclosing the growing area. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/18/19 feac 
LD 523 
LR 1105(02) 
An Act To Permit the Indoor Production of Industrial Hemp 
" \ 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,,/4 ( µ-} 13} 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional cost to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forest1y from clarifying that indoor 
production facilities can be included in applications for industrial hemp licenses are anticipated to be minor and can 
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LRl 105(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Permit the Indoor Production of Industrial Hemp
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0523
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: JOHANSEN, KEIM, ANDREWS, COSTAIN, FECTEAU, HANINGTON, MORRIS, STANLEY, WHITE
Amends: 7 MRSA §2231

Legislative Document
No. 523
H.P. 380
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Permit the Indoor Production of Industrial Hemp
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JOHANSEN of Monticello.
Cosponsored by Senator KEIM of Oxford and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, COSTAIN of Plymouth, DeVEAU of Caribou, 
FECTEAU of Augusta, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MORRIS of Turner, STANLEY of 
Medway, WHITE of Washburn.
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period 
to help ensure industrial hemp producers do not lose a year of production; 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 enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  7 MRSA §2231, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2015, c. 202, §1, is further 
amended to read:
3.  Application.  A person desiring to grow industrial hemp for commercial purposes 
shall apply to the commissioner for a license on a form prescribed by the commissioner.  
The application must include the name and address of the applicant, the legal description 
of the land area or indoor facility to be used for the production of industrial hemp and a 
map, an aerial photograph or global positioning coordinates sufficient for locating the 
production fields or the floor plan of any indoor production facility.
Sec. 2.  Rules.  The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall 
amend its rules regarding industrial hemp to allow for the indoor production of industrial 
hemp.  Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to the 
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This bill allows for the indoor production of industrial hemp.
Resolve, Regarding the Promotion of Composting
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0524
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: HICKMAN, FOLEY, FAY, HOBBS, KINNEY, TUCKER, ZEIGLER, BLACK, CARSON, CHENETTE

Legislative Document
No. 524
H.P. 381
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
Resolve, Regarding the Promotion of Composting
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HICKMAN of Winthrop.
Cosponsored by Senator FOLEY of York and
Representatives: FAY of Raymond, HOBBS of Wells, KINNEY of Knox, TUCKER of 
Brunswick, ZEIGLER of Montville, Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CARSON of Cumberland, 
CHENETTE of York.
Sec. 1.  Composting study.  Resolved:  That the Department of Environmental 
Protection and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall study the 
feasibility of establishing incentives or mandates to promote composting in the State.  
The study must include but is not limited to:
1.  The feasibility of enacting legislation modeled on the composting laws of 
Massachusetts and Vermont;
2.  Consideration of relevant legislative proposals and actions in the United States 
Congress related to composing;
3.  Consideration of relevant policies in other states, particularly in other New 
England states; and
4.  Conformance of goals with the State's solid waste management hierarchy as set 
out in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 2101.
Sec. 2.  Report.  Resolved:  That, by February 15, 2020, the Department of 
Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
shall submit a joint report of their findings and recommendations under section 1, 
together with any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Joint Standing Committee on 
Environment and Natural Resources.  The committees may submit legislation relating to 
the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection and the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to study the feasibility of 
establishing incentives or mandates to promote composting in the State.  The departments 
are required to submit a joint report of their findings and recommendations, together with 
any necessary implementing legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry and the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and 
Natural Resources, which may submit legislation relating to the report to the Second 
Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.
An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for Snowmobiles for Residents
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0525
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: STANLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §13104

Legislative Document
No. 525
H.P. 382
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Increase the Registration Fee for Snowmobiles for 
Residents
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13104, sub-§4, ¶A, as amended by PL 2015, c. 237, §2, is 
further amended to read:
A.  For residents, $45 $55.  The registration for a snowmobile owned by a resident is 
valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year; and
SUMMARY
This bill increases the annual snowmobile registration fee for residents from $45 to 
$55.
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be Equipped with Reflectors
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0526
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: STANLEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1907

Legislative Document
No. 526
H.P. 383
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
An Act To Require Horse-drawn Carriages and Wagons To Be 
Equipped with Reflectors
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STANLEY of Medway.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1907, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected 
by Pt. B, §5, is amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
A vehicle propelled or drawn by a horse during nighttime must be equipped with a 
reflector that is a 12-inch-high orange triangle with a 1 3/4-inch red border.  The reflector 
must be displayed 2 to 6 feet off the ground and must cover an area of at least 72 square 
inches.
SUMMARY
This bill requires vehicles propelled or drawn by a horse and operated at night to have 
a rear reflector of a specific size and color.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0527
Committee Amendment CA_A_H229 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 384, L.D. 527, "Resolve, Directing the 
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To 
Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau 
Staff' 
Amend the resolve by adding after section 3 the following: 
'Sec. 4. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: 
That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF 
Parks - General Operations Z221 
Initiative: Provides appropriations to implement a training program on various law 
enforcement practices for employees and agents who manage lands or waters and 
exercise law enforcement powers within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation 
and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands' jurisdiction, to be implemented no later than 
January 1, 2020. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
$42,597 
$42,597 
2020-21 
$42,597 
$42,597 
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
c- ~'\' 
~ 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ·A "to H.P. 384, L.D. 527 
SUMMARY 
The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section to the resolve. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/29/19 :wac. 
LD527 
LR 886(02) 
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and 
Lands To Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau 
Staff 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~" { H- 22-'f 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$42,597 
$42,597 
$42,597 
$42,597 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$37,338 
$37,338 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$37,338 
$37,338 
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, (ACF) Bureau of Parks and Lands to 
implement a training program for bureau employees and agents who manage lands or waters and exercise law 
enforcement powers within the bureau's jurisdiction on various law enforcement practices, to be implemented no 
later than January 1, 2020. 
This resolve includes appropriations of $42,597 in fiscal year 2019-20 and fiscal year 2020-21 to the ACF for 
contracted trainers, training materials, lodging and meals. The ACF has estimated that 50 employees will take the 
training course and that due to staffing constraints half would complete the training program in fiscal year 2019-20 
and half in fiscal year 2020-21. The ACF estimates that due to employee turnover in future years approximately 21 
employees a year will be required to complete the training. 
LR0886(02) • Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Law Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain Bureau Staff
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 0527
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: SKOLFIELD, BLACK, ACKLEY, HANINGTON, MAREAN, MARTIN, PICKETT, STANLEY, TUELL, GUERIN

Legislative Document
No. 527
H.P. 384
House of Representatives, January 31, 2019
Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands To Establish a Law 
Enforcement Training Program for Park Managers and Certain 
Bureau Staff
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin and
Representatives: ACKLEY of Monmouth, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MAREAN of Hollis, 
MARTIN of Sinclair, PICKETT of Dixfield, STANLEY of Medway, TUELL of East Machias, 
Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Sec. 1.  Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands to establish a law enforcement training program for certain 
bureau staff.  Resolved:  That the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands shall establish a law enforcement training program 
for bureau employees and agents who manage lands or waters within the bureau's 
jurisdiction and who exercise law enforcement powers of the bureau in enforcing bureau 
rules and state law within the jurisdiction of the bureau.
Sec. 2.  Training program criteria.  Resolved:  That the training program in 
section 1 must include, but is not limited to, training in:
A. Self-defense;
B. The use of nonlethal self-defense equipment;
C. The use of motor vehicle emergency lights;
D. Requesting identification from persons;
E. The issuance of summonses; and
F.
Arresting and detaining a person when there is probable cause to believe the 
person has committed or is committing a crime.
Sec. 3.  Implementation date.  Resolved:  That the training program in section 1 
must be implemented no later than January 1, 2020.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, 
Bureau of Parks and Lands to implement a training program for bureau employees and 
agents who manage lands or waters and exercise law enforcement powers within the 
bureau's jurisdiction on various law enforcement practices, to be implemented no later 
than January 1, 2020.